DIY wall decor is one of the simplest, but most enjoyable ways to decorate your home.

Few things are better than seeing your own work and creations fill up your living room walls!

DIY wall decor is also a budget-friendly idea if you’re decorating your apartment, or your dorm room. You get to really personalize your space, and stick to your budget.

So it’s time to get crafting, and let your creativity shine with these DIY wall decor projects that’ll transform your plain walls. Just read on to see them!

12 Simple DIY Wall Decor Projects To Fill Up Your Plain Walls

Creative and Budget-Friendly DIY Wall Decor Ideas

I’m not a very handy person—I’ve tried big woodworking projects before with some help from friends and family, but I think I’ll leave it to the professionals! But I do love DIY wall decor projects because they’re more on the crafts side, and they’re so fun yet simple. I can spend hours just making different DIY wall decor to refresh my living room walls.

So if you’re looking for ways to fill up empty or plain walls, I’ve found a couple of DIY wall decor project ideas I’m sure you’ll love. I’ve done a few of these DIYs myself, and I couldn’t stop making them!

Whatever your style is, these DIY wall decor projects will surely fit right in to your home.

1. Tassel Wall Hanging

image via Honestly WTF

This tassel wall hanging from Honestly WTF looks almost like wall art! It’s a great statement piece if you’re going for a more bohemian home.

2. Giant Paper Flowers

image via The Sits Girls

Can you believe those flowers are made of paper? I couldn’t either.

But this DIY wall decor from The Sits Girls will show you how to make these gorgeous paper flowers!

3. Trellis Plant Wall

image via Vintage Revivals

If you live in an apartment without a garden, plant walls are the perfect solution.

Vintage Revivals has a trellis plant wall DIY that can help you turn your wall into a mini garden.

4. Pegboard Wall Organizer

image via The Merry Thought

My favorite DIY wall decor projects are those which are functional as well.

The Merry Thought has an adorable pegboard organizer DIY, and it’s made especially for small spaces!

5. Painted Geometric Pineapple

image via Made In A Day

If you’re craving for the beachy vibe or an exotic getaway, why not put up this painted geometric pineapple? Made In A Day has the full tutorial.

6. Wooden Box Hanging Planter

image via A Beautiful Mess

Here’s another DIY wall decor to help you bring more plants into your home.

Learn how to make these gold and white planters on A Beautiful Mess.

7. Emoji Marquee

image via A Beautiful Mess

This is so cute! I can totally imagine this emoji marquee from A Beautiful Mess in a dorm room or a study room.

8. Canvas Magazine Hanger

image via Design Sponge

Another functional DIY wall decor project is this magazine holder from Design Sponge. It’s so easy, I think I’ll make one today!

9. Confetti Wall Decals

image via Treasures and Travels Blog

Speaking of easy DIY wall decor projects, these confetti wall decals from Treasures and Travels Blog only require washi tape, a pair of scissors, and your creativity!

10. Marble Moon Phase Wall Hanging

image via Almost Makes Perfect

Feeling extra crafty? Try this moon wall hanging from Almost Makes Perfect for a unique addition to your wall decor.

11. Neon Letter Light

image via I Spy DIY

I Spy DIY has the most adorable neon letter light! You can spell any word or letter, so this is a creative alternative to wooden letters in your dorm room.

12. Dried Flower Art

image via I Spy DIY

Looking for quick but unique wall art for your gallery wall? I Spy DIY can show you how to make and frame dried flowers.

Watch this video from ISPYDIY for more DIY wall decor ideas:

With these DIY wall decor, I’m sure you’ll fill up your empty walls in no time.

My favorites were the neon letter lights and the emoji marquee, I think I’ll try them out this weekend!

These DIY wall decor projects are so simple, you can make several of them in just one day. Happy decorating!

Want more projects like these DIY wall decor? Check these out! 

Do you have any DIY wall decor projects of your own? Leave me a comment to let me know!

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Originally posted on October 10, 2016 @ 6:59 AM