1Painted Tarp
Leanne Ford Interiors Leanne Ford is the queen of high-end DIYS. "I had an old canvas laying around forever and couldn't bring myself to throw it away... One day I just nailed it to the wall and called one of my favorite artist friends Alexandra Gracik and asked her to come over with her charcoal to draw whatever the heck she wanted," the designer explains. Repurpose an old tarp you have lying around or buy one second hand.
2Porcelain Gallery
Bjorn Wallander If you have an extensive China collection, why not put it up for all to see? It's an unexpected twist to the classic gallery wall look, too, as you can see in this blush pink living room designed by Janie Molster. Once you've mapped out the gallery wall, all you need are some picture hangers. Get a tutorial here.
3Fabric Wall Hanging
Nicole Franzen If you have a vintage area rug or quilt you haven't been using, repurpose it by hanging it on the wall. Get a tutorial to create your own wall hanging from Sugar & Cloth.
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4Children's Art
Nelson Hancock Frame your children's best masterpieces and display them with pride. They'll feel like a proud artist, and won't have to spend a fortune on art—it's a win-win. It can look refined when professionally done with clean, modern frames and then arranged in a classic floor-to-ceiling grid. Take note from this charming contemporary family room designed by Lilly Bunn, where colorful art animates the entire space.
5Clipped Art
Fantastic Frank If you live in a minimalist environment, this project is for you. Simply tack up a photograph you love, frame-free. This way, you won't damage any artwork but you can also go frameless.
6Beaded Hanging
Nicole Franzen Create your own wall hanging with beads and a branch. We're loving the bohemian elegance of this asymmetrical one. It has a more whimsical look and takes up less visual real estate than a woven hanging.
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7Found Objects
Leanne Ford Interiors Even a skateboard can be wall decor when styled well! Here, Leanne Ford simply propped it on a ledge and leaned it against the wall. Instruments and surfboards are other great examples of found objects doubling as decor.
8Statement Paint
Emil Dervish Paint an architectural quirk a bright color for an unexpected pop. Here, Emil Dervish livened up this minimalist hallway by painted the arch interior a vibrant shade of orange.
9Pegboard
Courtesy of Vintage Revivals A pegboard looks good basically anywhere, and you can customize it as much as you want! Learn how to make one yourself from Vintage Revivals.
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10Hat Wall
Katie Hodges Try a hat wall. It's a great storage solution for anyone with limited closet space and it introduces more dimension. Take note from this one by Katie Hodges Design.
11Garlands
Leanne Ford Interiors In a cozy, cabin-like home, use branches and leaves to create a series of makeshift garlands. To add a little more contemporary style and polish, Leanne Ford also color-blocked the walls, panting the lower half a deep marine tone.
12Mirror Gallery
Annie Schlechter A twist on the typical gallery wall? A gallery wall of antique hand mirrors. Clustered together, these simple, eclectic mirrors function as art (and reflect light beautifully). This one is comprised of hand mirrors and configured in the shape of a hand mirror. These are functional and adorable. No more convincing needed.
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13Hanging Fabric
Leanne Ford Interiors You may not be able to get that chair upholstered in your favorite print, but you can spotlight a fabric swatch. Hang some linens or fabric swatches. It's perfect in a laidback, easy breezy environment and you can take them down whenever you tire of them.
14Wood Veneer
Dorsey Designs This wood veneer wall art is the ultimate rustic accent piece. Now if only we could score one of those hanging chairs. Learn how to make these yourself from Dorsey Designs.
15Flower Wall
Courtesy of Sweet Teal Who needs a headboard when you can have a full-on wall of flowers? Total boho goals. Get the tutorial at Sweet Teal.
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16Canvas Print Wall Art
Courtesy of Sugar & Cloth Creating your dream gallery wall just got a whole lot more affordable. Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
17Paper Shapes Wall Art
Courtesy of Sugar & Cloth Here's a chance to show off your artistic talents. It would be a fun project for the whole family to enjoy together. Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
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