Love the feeling of making something yourself? Create custom decor for your home with one of these DIY wood wall art projects.
Hey there, fellow woodworking enthusiasts! Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the wonderful world of DIY wood wall art?
Because let me tell you, there’s something incredibly satisfying about creating a piece of home decor that’s not only easy on the eyes but also a product of your own two hands.
Now, we’re not just talking about any decor. We’re talking about wood wall art – the kind that adds a warm, personal touch to any room.
Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or someone who’s just figuring out which end of the hammer to use (no judgment here!), these 40+ DIY wood wall decor projects are perfect for adding a bit of flair to those empty walls.
Why wood? Well, it’s simple, versatile, and let’s face it, it’s got a charm that no store-bought piece can match. Plus, working with wood means you get to unleash your inner craftsman (or craftswoman).
Imagine turning a plain piece of wood into a stylish art piece that becomes the talk of your living room. It’s like magic, but with more sawdust.
Each project is a unique opportunity to experiment with styles, textures, and colors. Go rustic, go modern, go completely off-the-wall – the sky’s the limit!
As you scroll through these ideas, you’ll find projects that are not just about beautifying your space but also about having fun. After all, DIY is as much about the journey as it is about the end product.
So, whether you’re looking to create a statement piece for your dining room or a quaint little something for the hallway, these DIY wood wall art ideas are here to inspire.
So, what are you waiting for? Pick your favorite and let those creative juices flow. And once you’ve nailed (pun intended!) your project, don’t forget to come back and tell us all about it in the comments.
We can’t wait to see which of these ideas sparked your DIY spirit!
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Modern DIY Wooden Wall Art the Easy Way
Add a pop of color to your home with this simple modern, wooden wall art. Learn how to make it with scrap wood using this tutorial.
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craftedbythehunts.com
Easy DIY Wood Wall Art
Zoe and her husband made this wall art using wood after being inspired by a Pottery Barn find! It turns out this make a great gift for an in-law – and we know those aren't always necessarily easy to find.
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thecraftedsparrow.com
DIY Camping Slat Sign
Using a slat sign and some vinyl letters, you can make this unique "the mountains are calling" sign decor for any room in your house. I love the combination of white with the gel stain.
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DIY Wood Decor in Three Steps
If you have some scraps lying around, this DIY wood sign is the perfect home decor item to make with them. So easy to personalize! Great for rustic or farmhouse decor.
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asubtlerevelry.com
Create Your Own DIY Wood Wall Art
Do you love filling your walls with colorful art that brings life to your space? Then you're going to love this wood wall art using square dowels. It's about as easy as it gets, using basic tools and paint.
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Vineta Jackson
DIY Wood Wall Art From Plywood Scraps
This DIY wood wall art is easy to make with scrap plywood! This design mimics the pattern on a stenciled tile floor, bringing the whole look together.
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thecraftygentleman.net
Mid-Century Inspired Wooden Layered Wall Art
This DIY wood wall art is great for scraps! Inspired by mid-century modern design, you can duplicate this design with some wood scraps and paint. You won't believe how easy it is!
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charlestoncrafted.com
Easy DIY Wood Grain Painting
The goal of this design on plywood was to emphasize the grain! I love not only how simple this wall art is, but also the color combinations that make up the painted grain. This is a true statement piece.
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Farmhouse Thanksgiving Sign with Rustic Style
This blessed and grateful DIY Thanksgiving wood sign is a perfect compliment to your holiday decor. It’s very EASY to make – great for farmhouse or rustic style!
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thenavagepatch.com
Scrap Wood Wall Art
Make your own DIY wood wall art from scrap lumber and get a high-end, art gallery look for just a few dollars! This project is easily customizable for any space.
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Anika Gandhi
DIY Wood and Wire Wall Art
Learn to make this creative and stunning DIY wood wall art using gold wire. It’s like embroidery on wood with a feather design – and so easy to make.
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Jen Woodhouse
Wooden Wall Art with Veneer Edge Banding
There are so many things at the hardware store that can be used for other than their original intention. That's exactly what Jen has done with veneer edge banding! I love how it looks woven as wall art. You're going to move her tutorial.
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Gail Wilson
Reclaimed Wood Skyline Artwork
Do you love your city? If so, this wood skyline is the perfect piece of wall art! Gail made it out of fence boards, which is genius. I want to make one of my own. I wonder which city I should choose?
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diyhuntress.com
DIY Scrap Wood Diamond Wall Art
For this project, Sam challenged herself to use some leftover plywood and reclaimed pallet wood to create an adorable set of diamond shape wood wall art pieces. I love the results, and can think of many ways to customize to make it my own.
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eastcoastcreativeblog.com
Wood Shim Wall Art
Do you have a large craft paint collection like I do? If so I've got a way for you to use a bunch of the colors! Monica made this unique wall art using paint and long shims. So modern and cool.
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David Cheaney
Photo Transfer with Mod Podge
Master photo transfer to a piece of wood using a medium, creating art that you can hang on the wall.
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Ready to Roll Camper Wood Pallet Art
Share your love of travel with this unique "ready to roll" camper wood pallet art! It didn't cost us much to make – the pallets were free.
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Making Nice in the Midwest
Wooden Mosaic Wall Art DIY
Mandi was inspired to make this wall art by some wood mosaic tiles she saw! She used 2" wood blocks along with a rigid board and some stains to make this unique wall art. I love the results!
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Sarah Fogle
DIY Scroll Saw Mountain Art
Sarah's inspiration for this project was vintage park poster, and the end result is super cool! I love the layers in her wood wall art, the mountain shape of course, and the colors.
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Katie Cleveland
DIY Wooden Aztec Wall Art
Katie was inspired by southwest style to make this unique wood wall art – and I love it! You'll need a miter saw, but all the cuts are straight. If you know how to use basic tools, you'll easily be able to make this.
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hazelandgolddesigns.com
DIY Reclaimed Barn Wood Art
Barnwood has a special texture to it that I really love! It makes decor pieces look more rustic or vintage, but this particular wall art has a modern and colorful twist.
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craftedbythehunts.com
How to Turn Scrap Wood into Art
Learn how to make carved wood wall art from scrap boards! This project is very easy, takes under 4 hours, and costs less than $25.
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Jennifer Guzzi
DIY Half Circle Wall Art
Wall art has the potential to entirely transform a room. Art is also personal, tough for the average person to commit to . . . and can be very intimidating. Jennifer will show you a super fun way to add some character to a room with just a sheet of plywood!
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www.beyondthepicket-fence.com
Salvaged Wood Art
This is the perfect piece to make with scrap wood! The thickness doesn't matter – nor the size . . . you'll fit them all together and then paint to make a stunning piece of art.
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www.loveandrenovations.com
Geometric DIY Wood Wall Art
Plywood never looked so good! I love that Amanda used plywood and pine boards to make some very simple yet stunning wall art. It's very easy to do if you know how to use a saw.
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Rachel Smith
Turn Your Instagram Photos Into Wall Art
Get your instagrams printed out and turn them into wall art with the help of some paint and wood blocks! You'll use decoupage medium to attach the photos.
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eastcoastcreativeblog.com
DIY Garden Wall
Want a vertical garden on your sunroom wall? it's totally possible to do it out of wood! This post has great instructions.
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Wood Burning Wall Plaque
If you've never tried woodburning before, this is a great place to start! Make monogram wood wall art using a wood burning tool. This post shows you everything you need to know.
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Grey Luster Girl
How to Make Your Own Wood Slice Backdrop
As you are pruning your trees back this spring, gather up the branches to make this wood slice backdrop! It's perfect for decor anywhere in your home, but especially as wood slice wall art. I love it just above the fireplace, don't you?
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asmalllife.com
Large-Scale Wood Wall Art on a Budget
Sometimes you need a piece that really makes a statement – this wood art is that piece! Melanie picked out five different sized boards at the hardware store as well as five colors of paint to make her mural.
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overthebigmoon.com
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David Cheaney
This Scrap Wood Art Tells Your Family Story
Tell your story with this unique scrap wood art! David used his favorite graphics from places he’s lived over the years. Very easy to make.
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mellowpine.com
DIY Wood Burned Geometric Wall Art
If you never tried wood burning, it's pretty awesome. You'll want to give it a go with this project – it's pretty straight forward and you don't even need to worry about burning a complicated design.
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Brittni Melhoff
DIY Colorful 3D Geometric Wall Art
Inspired by an Anthropologie installation she saw, Brittni created a three-dimensional piece of wall art that is easy to install and relatively inexpensive to make (the final budget came in under $50).
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Vanessa Brady
World Map
If you have a blank space on your wall, you might be greatly in need of this world map wood wall art! You can customize it with any colors you like, but I really like the combination of black and stain.
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Mandy Beyeler
Mason Jar String Wood Wall Art
The best part about wall art like this is the dimensional aspect! I love Mandy's string art (very simple) along with the faux flowers. She's got a great video tutorial for you so you can make your own.
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thistlewoodfarms.com
DIY Scrabble Wood Message Board
I love using Scrabble tiles in decorating! Karianne used pieces of scrap wood and supplies from the craft store to make this tile message board. It's too cute!
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Calavera Pallet Art for Dia de los Muertos
This unique calavera (skull) art was made using recycled pallet wood. Perfect for Dia de Los Muertos, but you can keep it up all year!
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If you enjoyed these DIYs, let me know in the comments. I also hope you’ll check out these other awesome home decor posts: