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August 4, 2015 27 Comments

DIY Oversized Wall Art

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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 🙂

DIY oversized wall art

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.

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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.

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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.
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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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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:15 am

    This 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!

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  2. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Loving the modern geometric look to them. Very cool pattern against the wood!

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  3. Solha says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    Love this! Also I love your coffee table! Where did you get it?

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    • Chelsea says

      December 13, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Hi 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!

      Reply
  4. Mayra V. says

    February 8, 2017 at 12:32 am

    On 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

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    • Chelsea says

      February 9, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      Hi 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).

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      • Mayra V says

        March 2, 2017 at 7:19 pm

        Another 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 !!!

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        • Chelsea says

          March 2, 2017 at 9:39 pm

          hey 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.

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  5. Sarah says

    September 14, 2017 at 6:18 am

    I’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!

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  6. Melody says

    March 26, 2018 at 5:12 pm

    Thank 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!!!!??

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    • Chelsea says

      March 26, 2018 at 5:20 pm

      Melody, I’m so glad!! Email me a pic, I’d love to see! makinghomebase[at]gmail.como

      Reply
  7. Jessica Mahon says

    May 22, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    I 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!

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    • Chelsea says

      May 23, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      Hi 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/

      Reply
  8. Shellie says

    March 1, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    Hi, these are great…looking for something for a house I’m helping to stage. How do you hang your plywood?

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      March 1, 2019 at 11:06 pm

      D rings and screws with drywall anchors

      Reply

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