Did you know that once upon a time, our little business started out with furniture flips and art ideas? I think it’s fun to get back down to our roots sometimes. It can be easy {and habitual} to constantly move that goalpost to the next thing, instead of celebrating how far you’ve come. So we still get this question a lot… and it’s always a conundrum for our clients, too: Smart Art Ideas for the Home. We love for pieces in the home to either be useful and functional, or meaningful in some way. It needs to have sentimental value, or speak to you on a level of inspiration. I think that these are wide parameters, so it helps to define what makes it interesting. Whether you DIY’d an idea with some of our ideas below, or have something on display that you love {family photos anyone?} were sharing 15 smart art ideas for the home.
1. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Grid Wall With Family Photos
This fantastic dining room got an upgrade, and we loved bringing in some simple gallery walls to showcase their cute family.
They already had a good thing going, but this allowed them to feature more, and in a cleaner way with a lot going on in the space. See the entire tour, here.
See the before + after of this home, here! We loved creating a special moment on those walls for our awesome clients to show off their fave family photos.
And because gallery walls never get old, be sure to check out this simple creation here
…And tips + tricks for gallery wall in a tight space, here.
2. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Fabric Art
Feeling a little crafty? We loved creating this fabric art, and we have the entire step by step process, here. All you need are lots o fabric scraps, a canvas, scissors and some Mod Podge.
3. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Children’s Art
We took a great space and made it a little simpler with these frames that are oh so easy to switch out. Their home was already warm and fabulous, this just made it feel a little more intentional. It’s funny how children’s pieces can suddenly become high art in the right circumstance. I’ve saved so many of our own kids’ pieces, we can never seem to get enough. Check out more of the details here.
4. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Bulletin Boards for Curated Finds
It’s probably the most underrated use of anything, to be honest.
But they’re the perfect addition for teens and tweens… they can have their own control over these little spaces, and add or take away as they wish.
See our youngest’s space here. + Our daughter’s space here.
We also used this approach for a command center in a client’s kitchen. The same idea but functional in a different way, as well.
before
Bonus:
Want to build your own to display photos and art like this one? Check it out here.
Or alter smaller ones for lots of simple personality.
5. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: DIY Dry Erase Boards
Along those same lines in form meets function, this is one of our fave options, too. From family messages to scheduling and so much more… it’s smart to have something that can also work hard in your home.
Read all about how to build these fun dry erase boards, {inspiration} here. + a more detailed how to, here.
6. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Something Sentimental
Because the sentimental things can go beyond all things photos: Once upon a time, we surprised our sweet clients with a blown up version of their wedding song to go over their fireplace.
And the same approach… how to frame a cape, here. This one was made by his mother and worn by Jamin, and then by our kids as toddlers. In case of emergency, just break that glass.
7. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Make an Amazing Frame
{That is art in itself, if I do say so myself.} The full how-to here makes it perfect for displaying your kids art around the home. We think it adds so much fun to children’s art, for instance… or even a sweet photo.
8. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Vintage Posters Aren’t Just For College Students
And these aren’t truly vintage. Just well-framed, reproduced posters I found via the www. But know how to make them look good.
Our middle child’s poster was once in her toddler space, but when we moved had to store it a while. We were thrilled to bring it back again in a fresh way. She loves having it in her room. It’s definitely one of her all time faves.
{Be sure to check out our ultimate framing guide here.}
Pssst… I found the similar Funny Girl poster here {I simply cut off the grey part} + a similar Singin In the Rain poster here.
9. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: This DIY Map Idea
The full how-to can be found here to transform your walls. It also doubles as a dry erase board so you can track your or your family’s travels…
10. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Easy Kaleidoscope Art
This easy kaleidoscope art with FrogTape® – one of my personal faves with this fun video – I always think timelapse is so satisfying to watch!
11. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Easy Canvas Magnets
Short on wall space? These easy canvas magnets – mini art makes the best gifts, too! It’s probably a little outside of the realm of what you were expecting… but you could always take these to a bigger level too.
12. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Simple Instagram Collage
An easy instagram collage – adorable sentimental pieces just for you.
See the big OG one here, too.
13. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: This Easy Abstract Art
This only requires a blowdryer, your favorite acrylic mixes and some easy canvases from the local craft store. You’ll probably want a drop cloth, too. Check it out here!
14. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Our Freebies
Did you know we actually have a lot of free finds here on our site that would make easy art additions to your home. Be sure to check out the entire selection here. The possibilities really are endless.
15. 15 Smart Ideas for the Walls: Our Art
As always, we love the idea of supporting local artists and small businesses. There are a plethora of printable finds and originals and prints on Etsy. Our own art is also growing in our collection. We currently have a sale going on now, so be sure to check it out here.
What are some of your favorite smart ideas for spiffying up those walls? We’d love to hear.
Have an inspired day!
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