Hi friends! This isn’t a new DIY but it is one that I get emails about quite frequently so I thought I would share it. DIY oversized wall art – an oldie but a goodie for your Tuesday 🙂
In our old house, we had a huge blank space above our sofa which felt even bigger because my old sofa was equally as huge. I toyed around with the idea of creating an above the couch gallery wall sort of thing and even tried it a few times but it never looked quite right. I finally settled on the idea of hanging some oversized wall art behind the sofa. I shopped around a bit but I never found anything perfect for the huge blank wall so I made up my mind to make something myself.
I went to The Home Depot, bought a few supplies, and busted out my all time favorite DIY – oversized wall art made from plywood. You can find my full tutorial on The Home Depot’s blog.
It’s almost been a year since the DIY oversized wall art mission began and they have held up so well. I’m so happy I went with plywood instead of making something more traditional that had to be framed. These made it through the move without a scratch and were the first things up on the wall in our new house.
Besides looking really great, they were super inexpensive to create. I was able to make them for just about $10 each! You guys! That’s a steal for 20×40 wall art!
If you’re interested in making your own oversized wall art from plywood, make sure you check out the full tutorial.
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Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
August 7, 2015 at 10:15 amThis is such a great idea and I love the way it looks. Sometimes gallery walls can seem a little cluttered but this makes a statement without being overwhelming ~ decorating perfection!
Corinna - For My Love Of says
August 8, 2015 at 10:26 pmLoving the modern geometric look to them. Very cool pattern against the wood!
Solha says
December 12, 2016 at 6:38 pmLove this! Also I love your coffee table! Where did you get it?
Chelsea says
December 13, 2016 at 11:51 amHi Solha – my coffee table is a Craigslist find! I wish I could be more help but it really is a one of a kind find!
Mayra V. says
February 8, 2017 at 12:32 amOn the list of items needed it says spray paint but in the step by steps you’re using actual gold paint ? Am I missing something ? I’m confused I already stained the wood & im ready to add the gold… please clarify for me
Chelsea says
February 9, 2017 at 2:39 pmHi Mayra – glad you are giving this project a go! You’re right, I did not use spray paint – I used a metallic gold paint and used a sponge brush but you can probably use spray paint for a much quicker job. I’m not sure if the paint I used is still carried at THD (that may be why they replaced it in the supply list with spray paint).
Mayra V says
March 2, 2017 at 7:19 pmAnother question we have completed the diy ! I’m so in love with them however they seem to be getting crooked from the bottom right corner I don’t know how to
Explain it.. They’re already hung up on the wall & everything … Any idea why this would be happening ? I would love to show some pictures maybe you could help me !! Please !!!
Chelsea says
March 2, 2017 at 9:39 pmhey Mayra, can you email me a picture so I can get a better idea of what you’re talking about? chelsea[at]makinghomebase[dot]com.
Sarah says
September 14, 2017 at 6:18 amI’ve been looking for artwork for my new house for ages, but it’s all so expensive and we have a wedding to pay for! My hubby-to-be is very handy with making things, so I’ll be using your tutorial to create some nice art for our home.
Thanks for sharing, they look lovely!
Melody says
March 26, 2018 at 5:12 pmThank you so much for the tutorial!! These were so easy to make and make such a huge statement. I had been looking for something to put on my walls for a long time and i was able to make them for a little over $20!!!!??
Chelsea says
March 26, 2018 at 5:20 pmMelody, I’m so glad!! Email me a pic, I’d love to see! makinghomebase[at]gmail.como
Jessica Mahon says
May 22, 2018 at 2:30 pmI absolutely love this idea and have been having the same issue with the wall space in our living room! I clicked the link to the Home Depot blog but it doesn’t seem to be there anymore. Do you happen to have the tutorial anywhere else by chance? Thank you!
Chelsea says
May 23, 2018 at 8:05 pmHi Jessica, it’s still there but it looks like they’ve changed the link. You can find it here. I’ll update it in the post as well! http://blog.homedepot.com/oversized-diy-wall-art-made-from-plywood/
wind says
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Shellie says
March 1, 2019 at 5:10 pmHi, these are great…looking for something for a house I’m helping to stage. How do you hang your plywood?
Chelsea says
March 1, 2019 at 11:06 pmD rings and screws with drywall anchors
carry says
September 14, 2019 at 10:32 pmI consider a small family, but my an old friend of mine is one of 7 children so I get that big family feel when we have family gatherings on his side. I must like it because we are on baby #6 (and possibly we are the reason that the average here in the US is 2 rather than 1 like in Canada and most of Europe according to your chart!)Belize Secret Beach