Stylish and Easy! DIY Wall Decoration Ideas
Have you ever suddenly felt that the walls at home look a bit bare?
But when it comes to actually putting something up, you’re not sure what to choose—and even after searching, everything seems pretty pricey.
So how about making your own wall decorations?
I’ll introduce lots of easy-to-make ideas that are great even for people who aren’t confident with crafts.
There are also wall decorations you can use when getting together with friends or for parties.
Try making a variety of pieces and switch them out with the seasons or your mood to turn your space into a stylish room!
Stylish and Simple! Handmade Wall Decoration Ideas (1–10)
cotton ball lights
You might have seen cotton ball lights before.
But did you know you can make them yourself? All you need are balloons and cotton yarn.
The best part is you can choose any colors and sizes you like.
Pair them with LED lights, and you’ll get a wonderfully stylish vibe.
They’re perfect for brightening up a dark room or decorating for special occasions.
Because they’re handmade, they have a unique warmth that’s soothing just to look at.
Just hanging them on the wall can transform the feel of your room.
If you remake them to match the season or an event, you can enjoy a fresh atmosphere anytime.
paper fan
A paper fan that instantly brightens up any space just by being there.
It’s great as a small interior accent or wall decoration, so why not try making one by hand? Score fold lines on your favorite colored cardstock and fold it in half.
Using a scoring board for this step can save time! Make two identical pieces and glue them together, then accordion-fold the whole thing.
Next, tie the center with string and round off both ends with scissors.
Open it up and secure the ends with clips to finish! You can stick it directly to the wall with double-sided tape, or thread a string through the top and hang it—both look lovely.
floating frame
A floating frame is a decorative item made by placing flowers or other objects inside a frame so that they look as if they are floating.
You can make it cute with pressed flowers, artificial flowers, or even flowers folded from origami.
Displaying three-dimensional objects in a frame creates a more enjoyable effect than hanging a flat picture.
If you make the pieces with origami, you can choose your favorite colors and designs, making it a great material for those who want to spark their imagination.
Select colors and designs that match your room to beautifully brighten up your space.
Himmeli
Himmeli, a traditional Finnish mobile.
It is said to have been made in search of light during the dark, cold Christmas season.
You can easily make one if you have straws or any hollow tubular material, so give it a try.
The basic structure combines triangles; besides regular octahedrons, once you get used to it you can create shapes like stars or trees.
You can also place air plants inside a himmeli to use it as stylish decor.
Try making one with materials you have on hand.
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Making a wreath is surprisingly easy.
Just choose materials that match the season and arrange them in a circle.
For autumn, nuts and dried leaves are great; for winter, pinecones and white yarn that looks like snow are recommended.
If the whole family makes one together, it becomes a fun activity, and it also gives you something to chat about with guests.
Just having a handmade wreath makes the room feel much warmer.
Add a ribbon or some lights to create an even more special atmosphere.
Swap it out each season and enjoy a stylish wall all year round!
Fluid art
Fluid art is an art genre that emphasizes fluidity.
By mixing acrylic paint with liquid laundry starch (or glue) and using a hair dryer or your breath to guide the colored liquid across the canvas, you create the work.
Because the final form is left to the flow of the liquid, it often results in wonderfully unpredictable pieces.
You mix your favorite paint colors with laundry glue and pour them onto the canvas, making it a fast-paced art style.
Most of the materials can be found at 100-yen shops.
With freeform experimentation—creating fine patterns or blowing air—you can craft your own unique art and display a piece that suits your space.
Wall decoration made with an embroidery hoop and dried flowers
Why not try making a stylish, natural-looking wall decor piece using a round embroidery hoop and dried flowers? All the materials are easy to find, even at 100-yen shops.
Stretch your favorite fabric taut in the embroidery hoop, then decorate it with artificial flowers of your choice.
Start by arranging various elements to build your design image—you’ll end up with something lovely.
Artificial flowers are easy to attach with a hot glue gun, so no complicated techniques are needed.
The decoration ideas are up to your sense of style.
Create lots of different designs and dress up your walls beautifully.
Spherical felt garland
How about a cute garland made of felt spheres? The method is simple, and it’s great that all you really need is a hot glue gun.
First, cut the felt into circles, fold each one in half, and glue the fold with the hot glue gun.
Next, take three of the resulting felt half-circles and glue them together along the folded edges to form a hemisphere.
Finally, sandwich the string for the garland between two hemispheres and glue them together to finish.
Enjoy choosing colors and arranging them in an order that matches the atmosphere of the space where you plan to display the garland.
Paper flower decorations
These flower decorations are simple yet look luxurious.
They can be used in a wide range of settings—home interiors like windowsills and walls, as well as party and event décor.
Cut construction paper into strips of three different lengths.
Roll each strip and staple it to form a petal shape.
Make several identical pieces and stick them together with double-sided tape to finish! Another plus is that you can freely adjust the size to suit the space.
Changing the color of the paper can dramatically alter the mood, so be sure to give it a try.
fabric panel
If you’re looking to do something about a plain, lifeless wall, I recommend a fabric panel.
The appeal is that anyone can make one easily without any tools.
Just stick two cork boards together with double-sided tape and secure your favorite fabric on top! The trick is to fold and crease the fabric neatly at the four corners.
Since you’ll use strong double-sided tape to secure the board and fabric, the work is very easy.
If you plan to hang it on the wall, attach a part called a screw eye (for stringing a cord) to the back.
It’s also fun to choose fabric that matches the atmosphere of your room!