Skip The Expensive Wall Decor: Woman DIYs Art Pieces For Under $100
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You spend hours online, looking for the trendiest wall art ideas for every room in your house. If you've ever seen something that speaks to you but you know that it would be far too expensive to buy, perhaps consider taking an unusual step. One woman decided that she wasn't going to pay a lot of money to get the wall decor that she loved for her home. Instead, she turned it into an affordable DIY project. After spending less than $100 on supplies, TikTok creator _leijah transformed blank white canvases into moody, inspired contemporary art pieces. Even without any prior background in art or design, you can decorate your home on a budget, too.
The amount of supplies you need for this kind of project may vary. For example, the original DIYer wanted to create 3 separate pieces to hang in her living room. Your project might cost a little less or a little more, depending on how much wall art you're creating. First, stop at an art supply store to grab some blank canvases and a couple of tubes of acrylic paint. Or you can go to Amazon for ESRICH Stretched Canvas for Painting, available at $35.99 for a 2-pack, and an affordable Shuttle Art Acrylic Paint Set, selling for $9.99 for 30 tubes.
But when it comes to applying the paint, don't reach for paintbrushes. You will actually head over to the cleaning aisle to grab some disposable sponges, plus some paper plates for a makeshift painter's palette. To give the finished piece a cleaner look, find a wood border to attach to the edges of the canvas when you're done.
How to save money by tapping into your inner artist
Don't bother looking for places to buy incredibly affordable art for your home when you can design your own abstract pieces using minimal supplies. After setting up a space with a drop cloth or cardboard to avoid making a mess, it's time to let your inner creativity flow. The original creator chose to recreate abstract art full of subtle, cloud-like shapes. To accomplish this effect, she poured acrylic paint onto a paper plate before using sponges to gently dab the color onto the canvas. By applying different shades of brown, gray, and off-white, the final product gradually takes shape. The final touch was stapling thin wood panels onto the canvas, although you can skip this step by painting the edges instead.
@_leijah Apartment DIYs ✨ Canvas $46 Paint $10 Sponges/paperplates $3 Wood border $28 $87 well spent if I do say so myself 🤩 #apartmentdecor #diy #fyp #diyhomedecor #homedecor
The neutral color scheme of this wall decor is a thoughtful wall art idea to spruce up any room, but you can select different shades to match your interior design. For example, reach for pastel blues and greens for a soothing, calming effect. Or blend warm tones together for a vibrant canvas to hang in a welcoming sitting area. Another way to make this inexpensive wall art your own is to introduce different shapes. Use the flat end of the sponge to create bold lines, or splatter paint in your best impression of Jackson Pollock. The result is wall decor with a more engaging, dynamic look that works just as well in an office as it does in a dining room.