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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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. 🙂
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.”
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!
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.
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!
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!
Love the collage of pictures above the crib.