• Home Decor
    • Paint Colors
    • Living Room
    • Dining Room
    • Kitchen
    • Bathroom
    • Entry way
    • Kids Room
    • Master Bedroom
    • Office
    • Home Tour
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Christmas
  • DIY Projects
    • Project Gallery
    • Crafts
    • Tools & Tips
  • Organization
  • Printables
  • Shop
    • Shop My Products
    • Shop My Instagram
    • Shop My Home
  • Gift Guides
    • Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family {Ultimate Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide}
    • Host and Hostess Gift Ideas
    • Top Favorite Gifts for Her
    • Best Gifts for Elementary-Aged Girls
    • Best Gifts for Elementary-Aged Boys (ages 6-12)
    • Top 15 Kitchen Turquoise Gifts for the Cook
    • Gift Ideas for the Busy Mom
    • My Favorite Gifts to Give (… or get, wink!)
    • 15+ Work-At-Home Mom Gift Ideas
    • The Best Gifts for the Farmhouse Decor Lover
    • Top Gifts for the Essential Oil Lover
    • Top 15 Gifts for the Beginner DIYer
    • Top 15 Gifts for the Inspirational Wall Art Lover
  • About
    • Contact
    • Policies
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
↑
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

The Turquoise Home

  • Home Decor
    • Paint Colors
    • Living Room
    • Dining Room
    • Kitchen
    • Bathroom
    • Entry way
    • Kids Room
    • Master Bedroom
    • Office
    • Home Tour
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Christmas
  • DIY Projects
    • Project Gallery
    • Crafts
    • Tools & Tips
  • Organization
  • Printables
  • Shop
    • Shop My Products
    • Shop My Instagram
    • Shop My Home
  • Gift Guides
    • Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family {Ultimate Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide}
    • Host and Hostess Gift Ideas
    • Top Favorite Gifts for Her
    • Best Gifts for Elementary-Aged Girls
    • Best Gifts for Elementary-Aged Boys (ages 6-12)
    • Top 15 Kitchen Turquoise Gifts for the Cook
    • Gift Ideas for the Busy Mom
    • My Favorite Gifts to Give (… or get, wink!)
    • 15+ Work-At-Home Mom Gift Ideas
    • The Best Gifts for the Farmhouse Decor Lover
    • Top Gifts for the Essential Oil Lover
    • Top 15 Gifts for the Beginner DIYer
    • Top 15 Gifts for the Inspirational Wall Art Lover
  • About
    • Contact
    • Policies

Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas

Last Updated: December 26, 2020 | By: Laura 19 Comments | Filed Under: Decorating 101, DIY Projects, Home Decor This post may contain affiliate links.

Get inspired with these wall decor ideas sure to spark your creativity and give you tons of DIY ideas for your home! These are large DIY projects, many of which are renter-friendly!

DIY Wall Decor Ideas

One aspect of decorating that I get asked about a lot is how to create large wall decor! I’ve had so many people e-mail about this over the years, and especially people who are renting. They want to know how to decorate their homes without having to repaint or without violating their renter’s agreements. So, I thought I’d share some of those ideas today!

Over the years of decorating my own space, making many mistakes, and learning from them, I have learned the rule of “go big or go home.” If you’re scratching your head, let me explain.

A Simple Summer Mantel -->> wood frame, white mantel, plaid navy pillows, jute bamboo blinds

FREE BONUS!
5 Secrets Every Home
Decorator Knows

… to transform your home into your dream home!

Yes! Tell me the Secrets!

Since I’ve always been on a budget, I used to walk into a store and buy all of the small little tchotchkes because they were cheap. I could get a little boost of happy and add it to my decor stash. Yay!

But, what did that mean for my home? It meant that I had a mantel full of knick-knacks. Or a a wall with tiny little frames on the wall. Let me show you an example:

Old master bedroom has tiny little frames on the wall. It needs something much bigger!

Oh my! The scale is so off. I could tell you that we had just moved from a much smaller home, which we had, and that these were on the wall at our old home, but that would be a lie.

I bought these IKEA frames for this exact wall! Why did I do that? They were cheap wall decor and I thought it would look great if they were all put up there together, but what I didn’t take into account was SCALE.

But don’t worry, it’s not how my bedroom looks now. I still want to actually work on my bedroom, which has been neglected for the past four years, but thankfully my wall doesn’t look like it has tiny little postage stamps on it anymore. This is what it looked like right before we moved out of that house …

Hang Are Above a Bed

Since those early days of decorating my home, I’ve learned a lesson or two about proportion and scale. And, yes, size does matter. (I should have made that the headline, so you’d all be wondering what I’m talking about. 😉 )

I love having a large statement piece or even a large accent wall to give personality to a large, blank wall. That’s the rule of “Go big or go home!”

I will also say that large wall decor doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, it can be super inexpensive, like my large abstract art that I made myself. Check it out here. So, check out these amazing ideas from some amazing women and get to decorating!!

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. See my full disclosure policy here.

Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas (many are budget-friendly!)

I found several ideas for you from my blog and others’ blog so that you can be inspired to create some beautiful wall decor ideas DIY style in your home!

The Gallery Wall

The most popular way to decorate a large wall is to create a gallery wall. I have done several gallery walls in my home and am currently working on another!

Farmhouse Living Room Gallery Wall

Gallery Wall from The Lettered Cottage

You can gather any and every frame in your home, as well as pick them up for cheap at thrift stores, for your an eclectic look. Just remember to have enough frames or other wall décor to fill the space and make a big impact together.

Or you can buy all of the same size frame and create a more streamlined gallery wall.

gallery wall with tiered farmhouse stand and magnolia wreath

SHOP THIS LOOK:

Canvas Wall Art

A blank canvas and scrap wood is not only easy to find, but cheap, too! And a little creativity can go a long way in making an accent piece for your walls.

DIY Framed Canvas Wall Art

I created the above DIY canvas wall art with a photo, a canvas, Mod Podge, wood from my scrap pile and paint! It’s a beautiful reminder that it doesn’t have to be costly to have beautiful home decor.

DIY Engineer Prints

Did you know you can blow up printable art at places like Staples and Office Depot for super cheap and create beautiful, large wall art?

Such cute DIY projects, like the rope sign and the cheap large art! Relaxing at the Beach | Summer Mantel 2016
Cheap Color Engineer Print Artwork from The Turquoise Home (me!)

I took two prints of a photo I bought and downloaded and wrapped them around foam board for this beach scene wall decor. It’s such a great, inexpensive way to make an impact!

Spring Mantel in Living Room

Last spring, I printed one of my spring free printable for my mantel decor and framed it with a huge frame from Hobby Lobby.

Budget Wall Art for Dining Room | Mountain Modern Life

Budget Wall Art with an Engineered Print from Mountain Modern Life

DIY Wood Shelves

Gorgeous florals on open kitchen shelves... love this look for spring!

When I wanted to fill this wall space in my kitchen, I grabbed two boards from the hardware store and some shelf brackets to make these easy, DIY shelves for less than $40!

Create a Windmill from Scrap Metal

By taking scrap pieces of metal, Lucy from Craftberry Bush created gorgeous windmill for her home!

DIY Faux Windmill

DIY Faux Windmill from Craftberry Bush

Make a Clock from Scrap Wood

How amazing that you can take some pieces of wood and make a wall hanging that is not only functional, but beautiful??

DIY Rustic Wood Plank Clock from Making it in the Mountains

DIY Rustic Wood Plank Clock from Making it in the Mountains

Full DIY Wall Art Ideas

These ladies took wood scraps from a fence, scrapbook paper, fabric, pens and pencils to create full wall decor art! It’s amazing what you can do with a little inspiration and creativity!

Gorgeous DIY Herringbone Planked Wall from Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body

DIY Herringbone Planked Wall from Kaleidoscope Living (upcycled from an old, ugly fence!)

Buffalo Check Wall from Pink Peppermint Design

Buffalo Check Wall from Pink Peppermint Design
I absolutely LOVE this renter-friendly wall design. You’ll never guessed how she made this gingham pattern without paint!

DIY Wallpaper Tutorial @ Vintage Revivals

DIY Wallpaper Tutorial from Vintage Revivals
This is another one that will surprise you! It’s not actually wallpaper!! 😜

The Cheapest Way To Shiplap a Wall by Blesser House

The Cheapest Way to Shiplap a Wall from Blesser House (That’s not really shiplap!!)

Fabric Wall Treatment from Miss Mustard Seed

Fabric Wall Treatment from Miss Mustard Seed (that’s not wallpaper!)

No Paint Diamond Wall by The Nester

No Paint Diamond Wall by The Nester (you’ll never guess how she did this without paint!)

Grasscloth + Nailhead Feature Wall Tutorial from Sarah M. Dorsey Designs

Grasscloth + Nailhead Feature Wall Tutorial from Sarah M. Dorsey Designs

Wooden Signs and Art

I’m a huge fan of taking a cheap piece of plywood or other wood material and turning it into large pieces of art!

I used a piece of plywood and some faux shiplap pieces to create this reversible Christmas sign for my living room mantel. On one side is this “Farm Fresh Christmas Trees” stenciled sign.

Christmas mantel with DIY wood sign

And on the other sign I stenciled the words to “O Holy Night,” which I will leave up through January. (Learn more about how to stencil wooden signs here.)

"And the soul felt its worth" DIY large wooden sign for Christmas and winter

And here are a couple more large wooden sign ideas.

DIY Wooden Sign from Thistlewood Farms

DIY Wooden Sign from Thistlewood Farms

Oversized Wall Art from Making Home Base

Oversized DIY Wall Art from Making Home Base

Don’t you just love these fabulous ideas? The creativity of these women is just incredible to me! Slow clap for all the creative ladies. I hope you’ve found something to inspire you to tackle a large, blank wall in your home!

DIY Large Wall Decor Ideas fo every wallet!

MORE FAVORITE POSTS YOU WILL LOVE:

Show more
DIY Wooden Finial Christmas Ornament

DIY Wood Finial Ornament

...
Read More
Show more
A DIY Winter Wreath - perfect for the holidays and then transitioning right into January!

DIY Winter Wreath with Bells

...
Read More
Show more
Simple DIY Fireplace

12 Gorgeous DIY Faux Fireplace Ideas

...
Read More
Show more
Full of Pumpkin Spice Fall Doormat

Fall Doormats You Will Love & How to Get the Layered Look!

...
Read More
Show more
10+ Essential Tools for a Beginner DIYer

10+ Essential Tools for a Beginner DIYer

...
Read More
Show more

Paint a Room Like a Pro in 5 Easy Steps

...
Read More
Show more
how to hang wallpaper

How to Hang Wallpaper (tutorial for beginners)

...
Read More
Show more
TV over mantel with hidden wires

How to Hide TV Cords Behind the Wall

...
Read More
Show more
Inexpensive long curtain rods cover wall of windows

How to Find and Hang an Extra Long Curtain Rod

...
Read More
Load More

SaveSave

SaveSave

SaveSave

Get Instant Access to my Guide to Customize Your Home on a Budget

Grab your FREE guide for 10 Ways to Customize Your Home on a Budget: simple projects to transform your home from builder beige to a home with character and charm!

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

Powered by ConvertKit
« Charcoal Painted Walls in my Dining Room
17 Beautiful Dining Room Chandeliers »

Comments

  1. Marilyn says

    December 1, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Hi Laura,

    I have zero wall space, but I can always add “wallpaper.” I loved this post! Some really fun ideas. Thanks! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  2. Ranvijay Singh says

    April 15, 2020 at 8:48 am

    Thanks for this amazing information

    Reply
  3. Becky says

    February 25, 2020 at 8:28 am

    Nice! Why do they make houses with so few walls now?!?! I need more wall space! 😁

    Reply
    • jill says

      December 1, 2020 at 11:17 pm

      I do love the open feel you get but the downside in the lack of walls is the place to hang/display things you love. You can float a sofa with a table behind it – but it is difficult to float a picture.

      Reply
      • Anna Gorecka-Phillips says

        December 6, 2020 at 1:06 am

        Ooh . To float a picture you could hang from ceiling with fishing line, ribbon, or a pretty chain. I would say directly above the table you floated behind the sofa,as mentioned above. The truck would be to have the picture be double sided like your Christmas sign. Enjoyable from both sides.😊

        Reply
  4. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    March 16, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    Love all the ideas. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. shared.

    Reply
  5. Heidi says

    March 12, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    Your bedroom transformation is a beauty! Thanks for all the great ideas!

    Reply
  6. Megs says

    March 6, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Beautiful ideas! I have a huge gray wall in my master bedroom …the ideas are flowing now!
    Happy Monday!
    Megs

    Reply
  7. geometry dash 2.0 says

    March 2, 2017 at 3:11 am

    I think this is an informative post and it is very useful and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed reading this post. big fan, thank you!

    Reply
  8. Ivory says

    February 23, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    Fantastic! I love each one of them. Thank you for sharing them.

    Reply
  9. KariAnne Wood says

    February 23, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    Thank you so much for the shout out!

    Happy day!
    karianne

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. How to Decorate a Living Room | The Turquoise Home says:
    February 27, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    […] Need help decorating a large wall in the living room? Check out my DIY Wall Decor Ideas HERE! […]

    Reply
  2. Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas - trylamp says:
    February 25, 2020 at 5:23 am

    […] Get inspired with these wall decor ideas sure to spark your creativity and give you tons of DIY ideas for your home! These are large DIY projects, many of which are renter-friendly! One aspect of decorating that I get asked about a lot is how to create large wall decor! I’ve had so many people … Read More about Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas […]

    Reply
  3. Home Decorating Ideas Large Wall – Get Fresh Ideas! says:
    October 11, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    […] Download Image More @ theturquoisehome.com […]

    Reply
  4. Top 10 Posts of 2017 | The Turquoise Home says:
    January 3, 2018 at 10:08 pm

    […] Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas – Another question I get ALL the time is how to decorate large wall space without breaking […]

    Reply
  5. Family Joy Blog Linky Party #58 | Love Inspired Details says:
    March 12, 2017 at 10:43 am

    […] The Turquoise Home: Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas […]

    Reply
  6. Family Joy Blog Link Up Party #58 says:
    March 12, 2017 at 9:32 am

    […] The Turquoise Home: Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas […]

    Reply
  7. Family Joy Blog Link Party #58 » Keys To Inspiration says:
    March 12, 2017 at 9:32 am

    […] The Turquoise Home: Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas […]

    Reply
  8. Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party #58 - Ava's Alphabet says:
    March 11, 2017 at 10:57 pm

    […] The Turquoise Home: Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




About Laura Nickelson, the author and creator of The Turquoise Home

Search

Shop My Instagram

Categories

Archives

Let’s Connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

The Turquoise Home is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

PRIVACY POLICY

Follow along on Instagram …

Follow along on Instagram …

Copyright © 2021 · Captivating Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in