The Viral DIY Wall Decor That'll Add A Splash Of Style To Any Room In Your Home

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Finding the right art for a room is a daunting task. If you have already tried implementing easy tips for choosing the perfect artwork for your home and not found anything that is just right, then you may want to consider making your own artwork. For people who do not consider themselves to be very artistic, this may seem like a recipe for disaster, but there are some super simple DIY projects that allow you to express your creativity, match your decor, and make a successful piece of art for your home without extensive artistic skill. For example, with some paint, letters from a craft store, and a canvas, you can recreate the viral Molly Mae wall art with a personal twist.

This DIY project involves gluing letters to a canvas to spell out a word or phrase of your choice. Then, the canvas and letters are painted a single color, and optionally, texture is added to the canvas. The resulting monochromatic wall art looks minimalistic and refined, and can either be a calming neutral or a bold, eye-catching color. For a basic version of the project, you need wooden letters, spray paint, a canvas, and E6000 or Gorilla Glue. Lay out your letters and glue them in place. Once the glue has set, hand paint or spray paint the entire canvas in your choice of color. Then, hang it up, being sure to avoid the common mistakes people make when hanging artwork on their walls. For a more polished look, measure the letters, make sure they are level, and be intentional about your design choices.

Because a large part of the appeal of this art piece is its monochromatic style, you will want to make sure you choose the right color. One option is to paint the canvas the same color as the wall you plan to hang it on. The canvas protruding from a wall of the same color nicely complements the way the words stand out by being 3D. If you choose to go this route, add texture to the canvas by creating a mixture of baking soda and paint and dappling it onto the canvas. Alternatively, you can paint the canvas and letters a bolder color so that the piece stands out on your wall. Lighter shades of colors will allow for nice shadows that make the letters easy to read. No matter how you choose to customize the project, it is sure to look simple but stunning on your walls.

If you want to try this project, it helps to understand approximately how much it will cost. You can find a 24-by-36-inch ARTEZA Stretched Canvas for roughly $36. An assorted pack of 4-inch Juvale Wooden Alphabet Letters costs $25. The price for this project can be quite high, depending on the size of the canvas you buy (check out some tips to choose the right artwork size for your space). Keep in mind that larger canvases and letters will typically be more expensive, and the cost of a long phrase or word will add up.