Easy DIY Wall Art Ideas (19 ways!)

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Sharing a bunch of easy DIY wall art ideas today! Lots of inexpensive ways to create beautiful art for your home!

Hello sweet friends!

I hope you are having an amazing week. The weather has cooled a bit here, thank goodness. It’s been a hot one this year. We just got back from the Outer Banks recently. Staying at our “happy place”! Always a wonderful time there.

I (and we, hubby and I) are working on about a million different things. Exaggerated, yes, but it sure feels like it!! haha!

Today, I’m sharing 19 easy DIY wall art ideas with you that I’ve done and shared over the years. All 14 of ’em!

Hope you enjoy these creative ways to create wall art or art in general for your home.

Easy DIY Wall Art Ideas

Let’s start with the most recent and move to the oldies (but goodies!).

Created Inexpensive Artwork with Transfers

A white mantle with gold hooks holds a potted plant and three framed blue and white prints, including one labeled Maison de Paris, showing how you can create inexpensive artwork with transfers against a light-colored wall.

I used pretty blue transfers to update these cheapie dollar store finds.

Three framed decorative signs on a white bench: create inexpensive artwork with transfers—one says “Breathe Relax Unwind” with a bathtub illustration, another says “choose JOY” on mint, and the third says “in all things find joy.”.

Get all the details for this makeover here.

Upcycled Framed Print Set

This print set features two framed prints of herons standing among beach grass and sand, with the ocean and sky behind. The light wood frames rest on a hardwood floor beside a wall, adding an elegant touch to any space.

I created these using ChatGPT. I literally described, down to the last detail, what I wanted the photos to look like.

Quite a different look with paint and new prints.

Two framed print set palm tree prints with brown frames are propped against a wall on a wood floor. The word BEFORE appears at the top right of the image. Part of a patterned rug is visible in the foreground.

Get all the details of this makeover here.

Update Old Artwork with Decor Transfers

Two white-framed pictures rest on a white bench, each holding floral art with pink roses over handwritten script. Update old artwork by placing it near a window with green shutters for a fresh, charming display.

I used transfers again for these but did a layered effect which I just love!

Two square floral paintings with dark wooden frames rest on a white bench in front of a window. The word BEFORE is written in the bottom left corner, hinting at plans to update old artwork for a fresh, modern look. Trees are reflected in the background.

Get all the makeover details here.

How To Create Deckled Edge Artwork

Two square framed beach photographs hang side by side on a white wall; one shows a sandy path with greenery, and the other depicts a coastal landscape—an inspiring duo for those exploring how to create deckled edge artwork with seaside themes.

How fun were these deckle-edge prints?? Special paper with a special edge layered onto these thrifty finds.

Two square, woven, dark brown wicker picture frames with textured patterns are placed side by side on a light surface. The word BEFORE is written in the top left corner, inspiring ideas for how to create deckled edge displays.

Get all the makeover details here.

Printables Printed On Canvas

A white dresser with gold handles holds two framed prints—printables printed on canvas for a fresh look—including a bunny with flowers and “Peace, love… and Easter blessings,” plus a floral print beside a white lamp, all reflected in a framed mirror.

These sweet printables I created and printed on canvas “paper”. What a fun and inexpensive project!

Three photo frames are displayed on a surface: two black frames with floral and bicycle images, and one light wood frame with a small plant image. Printables printed on canvas give these free printables and graphics a whole new look! Sizing labels are visible.

Get all the makeover details here.

On Island Time Sign Makeover

A decorative sign reading “On island time” sits against a white brick wall, next to a white vase of flowers and a seashell. The beach scene with palm trees and a starfish brings relaxed, on island time vibes to any space.

Let’s get to some of these oldies now!! “On island time…”, perfect for summer or a beach home.

Easy with scrapbook paper and hand-lettered script.

A distressed light blue wooden sign with white cursive text reading “I love you to the moon and back,” perfect for anyone on island time. The word “BEFORE” appears in black letters at the top left corner.

Get all the makeover details here.

Life Is Like The Ocean Sign

A white wooden sign with black text reads: Life is like the ocean. It can be calm or still and rough or rigid, but in the end it is always beautiful. Seashells and a starfish rest in front, echoing that life is like the ocean—ever-changing yet beautiful.

I love this one! I purposely did not include “word signs”, etc., just trying to share actual art style makeovers. But I felt like this one sort of qualified because it feels more like wall art than just a sign.

A wooden sign with a world map design and the word wanderlust in black cursive, paired with "BEFORE" in the bottom left corner—a reminder that life is like the ocean, full of journeys and endless horizons.

Get all the makeover details here.

Abstract Beach Art With Hints Of Gold

Two framed abstract beach paintings with textured brushstrokes in blue, pink, and beige evoke a calm, cloudy seascape. Set in gold frames, the artworks are positioned side by side on a wooden floor.

That time I created abstract art for our bedroom. This was fun!

Two white cabinet doors lie flat on a marble countertop, partially painted with white paint. Various paint bottles and supplies are visible in the background, hinting at the start of an abstract beach-inspired makeover.

Get all the makeover details here.

DIY Blue Heron Painting

A framed painting of a white heron with long legs stands on a blue-gray dresser, next to a white table lamp. Enter our giveaway for a chance to win this elegant setup, complete with the textured tray and gold handles placed under the painting.

Gosh, I could get into doing more paintings like this. Wish I had the time!!

I love painting and drawing.

A framed painting of white irises in a pot, displayed on a wooden floor near a white door. The decorative frame features a textured diamond pattern. The word BEFORE appears in the bottom left corner for this giveaway preview.

Get all the makeover details here.

Starfish Wall Decor

A framed starfish wall decor featuring a beach theme with a sand dollar on a patterned background sits on a white table, accompanied by seashells and a dried lotus pod.

This one was a fun one. Layers and seashells. Lots going on here!

A brown wood picture frame with a beige mat displays a placeholder photo of a teal wooden wall, window, and part of a bicycle, accented by subtle starfish wall decor. The word BEFORE is written at the top.

Get all the makeover details here.

$6 Beach Scene Wall Art

A large, ornate white picture frame holds a beach scene wall art photograph of a sandy path leading to the ocean, bordered by grass and a wooden fence, displayed on a shelf against a pale wall.

I think sometimes simply painting something all white elevates it somehow. Don’t you agree??
The print was a photo I took in the Outer Banks, printed and placed inside the now all-white frame.

It certainly makes it the standout of the piece.

A gold ornate picture frame with a floral artwork featuring two white flowers and green leaves, placed on a wooden floor—a striking contrast to beach scene wall art. The word BEFORE is written in bold black letters at the bottom left.

Get all the makeover details here.

Create Your Own DIY Abstract Art

A small gray and white console table holds a conch shell, a starfish, and a blue-white ceramic vase. Above the table hangs a framed diy abstract art painting in soft blue, white, and beige tones on a light wall.

Another abstract art piece I created. A little different from the others I shared above.

AND…it was created on this old cabinet door. How about that??

A white-framed sign on a countertop reads old cabinet door BEFORE in black letters. Reflected in the background, a light-colored room features a mirror, some decor, and hints of diy abstract art displayed on the wall.

Get all the makeover details here.

Thrifty Coastal Wall Decor

Two framed beach-themed prints featuring white birds on sandy shores beneath blue skies serve as elegant coastal wall decor, set side by side against a white wall on a dark wooden floor. The distressed white frames complete the relaxed look.

These are simply two thrifted print/frames that I painted, distressed, and added two photos I took in Anna Maria Island.
The images were turned into a “watercolor” finish, then printed out and placed into the frames.

Two framed pictures with a vintage look show wire baskets filled with yellow onions, perfect as unique coastal wall decor. Both have price stickers on the glass and ornate dark frames with gold accents. The word BEFORE is written above the frames.

Get all the makeover details here.

Simple Thrifty DIY Coastal Wall Art Tutorial

A living room wall with three framed seashell pictures above a mirror decorated with a green wreath. A floral lamp and decorative items are also visible, creating inspiration for your next Wall Art Tutorial.

These were more photos I used a program to make look like watercolor/paint.

And old framed prints from the thrift store that I painted white.

Three framed paintings of quaint storefronts are displayed side by side on a white shelf against a beige wall, each capturing a different shop with detailed window displays—perfect inspiration for your next Wall Art Tutorial.

Get all the makeover details here.

DIY “Carved” Wood Medallions

A beige wall features three white wood medallions as decorative panels above white board and batten wainscoting. A tan couch with floral pillows and a textured blanket sits in front.

How fun were these?? Do you remember them? I was inspired by a more expensive version of these and created these myself instead!

Three wooden boards each display a different ornate wood medallion featuring intricate white plaster floral and geometric designs, arranged on a dark surface.

Get all the makeover details here.

DIY Dollar Store Abstract Art

A decorative white-framed dollar store abstract art painting hangs on a white brick wall above a white table with a vase of white flowers and two stacked white books.

You will not believe what I used for this artwork!

A placemat from Dollar Tree. Yep!

A vintage ornate mirror with a gold frame is propped against a white brick wall. The word BEFORE is overlaid on the mirror, hinting at a DIY art project that features dollar store abstract art placed in front.

Get all the makeover details here.

Spring Botanical Art

A white-framed spring botanical art piece featuring three floral illustrations sits on a white mantel. Glass bottles and a small potted plant are also displayed nearby for decoration.

How pretty is this one??

These are prints you can find in the Free Printable Library.

A black-framed wall art with three faded, vintage-style prints of spring botanical art—flowers, glass bottles, and berries—labeled “BEFORE,” hanging on white wooden planks.

Get all the makeover details here.

DIY Coastal Beach Prints

Two framed photographs with white ornate borders, featuring coastal beach prints—a bridge on the left and a building on the right—hang side by side on a dark olive green wall. The wall is plain and unadorned.

This was all about using what you have. The two print/artwork pieces were no longer my style. So I changed them up with photos I took, a little paint, and some rope/string.

By the way, this was the second time I changed these prints up! There were pink rose prints under the butterflies originally.

Two framed butterfly paintings hang on a brown wall; the left artwork features a red butterfly, while the right one shows a blue and black butterfly. Both ornate gold frames bring elegance, reminiscent of decorative coastal beach prints.

Get all the makeover details here.

Old Prints Repurposed Into Coastal Wall Art

A decorative console table with framed photos, a floral-patterned lamp, and a green wreath hanging on a mirror. Above, three framed seashell wall art pieces—crafted from old prints repurposed—adorn the light blue wall.

Seashells layered onto painted wood. Simple but gives texture and interest.

Three framed botanical old prints repurposed with cream-colored decorative frames are displayed side by side. The center print is labeled BEFORE in large black letters.

Get all the makeover details here.

DIY Beach Painting

A DIY Beach Painting of a serene beach scene hangs on the wall, depicting sand, turquoise water, and a blue sky. The painting is displayed above a white couch.

This was so much fun to paint. The added texture added so much!

Again, I would love, love to have more time to do more things like this. One of these days, right!? ha!

A white canvas with irregular blobs and smears of clear gloss gel scattered across its surface hints at a DIY Beach Painting in progress, with art supplies and bottles visible in the background.

Get all the makeover details here.

I hope you all enjoyed revisiting these DIY wall art ideas. There really are so many good ones here. Make sure you pin this post or pin the ones you like to keep for later.

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Have a wonderful weekend, dear friends!!

xoxo

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