14 DIY Wood Wall Art Projects to Beautify Your Space

We all want our homes to be beautiful, right? And our walls are such a huge part of our home decor. However, retail art can cost hundreds or even thousands. But if you love to DIY, we have the answer for you, and you do not have to be an artist! These DIY wood wall art projects are all stunning. Let me repeat… stunning. And anyone can make them from scrap wood!

collage of diy wood wall art ideas

These projects have step-by-step tutorials with tons of photos. And all of them will make your home just as gorgeous as you want it to be, without spending thousands. Did we mention upcycling wood is good for the planet too?! Let’s dive into these amazing wood wall art DIY ideas.

Geometric Wood Wall Art DIY Ideas

Geometric designs are a cool place to start when it comes to DIY wooden wall art because they’re usually not too complicated and they always look so professional when you get to the finished product! Here are some of our favorite geometric wood wall art DIY tutorials. 

Mid-Century Inspired 3D DIY Wooden Wall Art

This stunning piece of DIY wood wall art is easy to make from inexpensive plywood. “The Crafty Gentleman” has all the instructions to create this mid-century wall art. It’s layered look is 100% on-brand for the MCM look, too. You could paint it any color to match your home decor as well. Love. This. Piece!

3D Geometric wooden wall decor

 

Cheap Wooden Wall Art Idea

This gorgeous geometric wood wall art looks intimidating, but ‘Mellow Pine’ has a how-to video to walk you through all the simple steps. It’s drop dead gorgeous, and it’s made from cheap furring strips from the home improvement store.

geometric wooden wall hanging with negative space

 

Boho-Inspired DIY Wood Wall Art

If you want something that looks like a cross between a Boho boutique and high-end art fair find, then check out this DIY wood wall art from ‘Crafted by the Hunts’. Simple pine board and plywood are all it takes to make this beautiful art.

geometric wooden wall art with various colors of stained wood in a pattern

 

How to Make Wood Wall Art From Dowels

This one looks like the wall art equivalent to some of our geometric accent wall projects! Jump on over to ‘A Subtle Revelry’ to find out how to make this easy project. We are in love with this gorgeous coral paint color, but remember, you can customize these projects to any color you choose.

Coral colored DIY geometric wood wall art

Textured Color Blocks

Here’s another Dowel project for you! ‘BHG’ had the full instructions for this colorful geometric DIY wood wall art, but unfortunately, the tutorial is no longer live. It’s super simple, though! This one was made from square wood dowels with a plywood backing to create a frame. All you have to do is slice and glue them on!

DIY square dowel wall art

 

Insanely Simple Scrap Wood Wall Art Ideas

Got some old wood lying around, just itching to be used in a project? Then you’re in the right place! These scrap wood wall art ideas are great if you’re on a budget or just trying to use up some old materials around the house. Wood art projects that don’t cost a fortune? Count us in! 

Scrap Lumber Wall Art

We are obsessed with this pretty piece from “The Navage Patch.” Made from scrap lumber, it’s an easy weekend project, and would look amazing in pretty much any room. Their inspiration piece literally cost thousands. This? Not so much. 🙂

wood wall art made with slices of scrap lumber

 

Scrap Wood Wall Art from Pallets

DIY Huntress’ made this scrap wood wall art using pallet wood and plywood. You could make several of these to group down a hallway, or use each one alone on small accent walls. They have a modern Tribal look we love!

diamond shaped diy wood wall art

 

Super Simple Scrap Wood Wall Art Idea

If you are looking for a wood wall art idea that is simple, and doesn’t require power tools, then this is it. From ‘Anikas DIY Life’, this video tutorial means that truly anyone can DIY this! All you need is a wood board (craft stores sell them) and some fine wire. Super easy!

feather made from pins and wire on a wood square

 

Simple Circular DIY Wooden Wall Decor

Make this colorful 3D wall art with simple wood circles! The tutorial comes from “Curbly,” and it has all the instructions you could ever need to create this bright piece. It’s a great option for a kids’ room, and simple enough that they’ll be able to help you with this wooden wall art DIY project! 

diy wooden overlapping circles wall art

 

Unique DIY Wood Wall Decor Ideas

Are you looking for some wooden wall art DIY projects that will really make a statement? These unique DIY wood wall art projects are bound to capture everyone’s attention – they’ll be a major conversation starter whenever you have guests over! 

Inspiration Pallet Wall Art

Love this project using a wood pallet from “Love of Family & Home.” You can customize the message to whatever mantra works for your household, and of course use a different color scheme depending on your home. This one is simple and effective, and could work in just about any room! 

diy inspiration board wall art

 

Unique Carved DIY Wooden Wall Art

Got some scrap boards lying around? That’s all you’ll need to create these stunning, raw wooden masterpieces. As far as wooden wall art DIY projects go, this is a simple one that gives stunning results – it looks like you’ve paid hundreds for these pieces! Find the tutorial from “Pine and Poplar.”

carved and stained pieces of scrap wood hung on wall as decor

 

Plywood DIY Map Wall Art

What an amazing idea! For this easy how-to from “Craving Some Creativity,” all you need is a sheet of old plywood and some paint! They’ve even included the silhouette stencils you can use for each block – how kind! 

DIY wooden map wall art

 

Brick Pattern DIY Wall Art from Wood

A brick-style pattern is a striking look that can blend well with a lot of different home design styles, from rustic to farmhouse to industrial. This tutorial from “Her Tool Belt” features an old barnwood wall, transformed into a beautiful piece of art that can either be a standalone feature or used to hang other art like wreaths as seen here. I love the idea of swapping out seasonal wreaths throughout the year. 

wooden wall hanging with wreath

 

Skyline DIY Wall Art Project

If there’s a particular cityscape that means something special to you, this skyline wooden wall art DIY project is a stunning way of bringing it into your home. The tutorial from “My Repurposed Life” has everything you need to know! This one would make a great DIY Mother’s Day gift, too!

skyline wall art made from wood scraps

Embrace Natural Elements with these Stunning DIY Wood Wall Art Ideas

We hope you have picked your favorite, and are making plans to create one of these stunning pieces of art for yourself! Don’t forget to check out our posts on Easy DIY Paintings on Canvas and DIY Wood Accent Walls. Also be sure to check out our post on Cheap and Easy Wall Decor Ideas over at TBD!

8 DIY Wood Wall Art Projects That Are Stunning


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Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates is the founder of The Middle Girls, a platform dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace their potential and live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. With a passion for encouraging self-awareness and self-love, Kathy writes about topics like confidence, personal growth, style, and building thriving businesses later in life. When she’s not writing, Kathy enjoys books, nature, and helping women discover their next chapter. Find freebies just for women over 50 at The Middle Girls.

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1 Comment

  1. Melissa
    February 7, 2016 / 6:04 pm

    Love the collage of pictures above the crib.

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