Creative DIY Wood Walls

Are you looking to create your wood wall but aren’t sure how to go about it? Luckily there are many simple and inexpensive ways to create your do-it-yourself wood wall that will look great. Gone are the days of the old dark wood panelling that we may remember from our youth, today anything goes and below are some great suggestions for DIY wood walls.

Pallet Wall

One common material that is great for creating your wood wall is pallets. Pallets are everywhere so you can either get them for free or pay a nominal fee to purchase them, either way, they are plentiful and an economical way to create your wood wall. You will need to measure your wall to see how many pallets will be required and then you will need to take the pallets apart to get the wood you will need for your walls. Once you have taken the pallets apart you will need to sand the wood and then you can choose to stain, paint, or seal them in their current state to create the look you want for your wall. You can pair this pallet wall with an oriental rug to create a truly unique look in your home.

White Plank Wall

Do you prefer the clean and crisp look of white but also want a wood accent wall? Don’t worry you can have the best of both worlds with a white plank wall. Once you have measured and decided how much wood you will need you can choose to either paint the wood a glossy white for a clean crisp look, or you can choose to create a more rustic and distressed look the choice is yours. Once you have painted your wood you can attach it to the wall using wood glue and nails. Since white is such a great contrasting colour you can make it pop by pairing it with the right piece of furniture or artwork to make your home décor the envy of the neighbourhood.

Log Wall

Another great way to create a wood wall is by using logs, you can either choose to use them lengthwise cut them across or create a pattern of circles on your wall, either way, they will look great in your home. You will need to measure your wall and decide how much material you will need and then since trees are plentiful you should have no problem either finding them for yourself or paying a nominal amount for your materials. Once you have decided on the design you wish to use (circles/logs) you can adhere them to your wall and create a stunning accent wall that when paired with the right furniture will make a truly unique statement in your home.

Birch Wall

One unique and stunning way to create a wood wall is to use birch tree branches and make a birch wall. Birch is a great choice because of the colour pallet black and white are classic and go with any décor so birch makes a great decorating material. Since all you need are birch branches it just takes a little time and effort to find birch trees to obtain your materials and they should be relatively inexpensive or free. Be sure to measure your wall to see how many branches you will need and what size depending on how much wall you want to cover. You can choose to use your branches alone or use lights to display them the choice is yours, either way, they will make a stunning wood wall in your home. You can also use the birch wall to display artwork.

Herringbone Plank Wall

An excellent way to create a unique wood wall is to use a herringbone design. You will need to measure your wall to see how much material is needed and you can choose to use all one colour on the wood or you can stain or paint the wood in different colours depending on your design aesthetic. Herringbone is not a difficult pattern to make, but once it is done it is stunning to look at. Once you have cut your wood to the appropriate lengths for the wall and pattern you want to make you can adhere them to the walls using wood glue and nails and you will have created a great accent wall.

Wood Bark Wall

When you think of a wood wall most likely you think of the wood itself, but you can also create a stunning wall using tree bark. Tree bark has a unique pattern and texture that would make a great statement wall in your home. One popular bark is poplar and it not only looks great it is an excellent material to use for paneling. You will need to measure and decide how much bark you will need and then either gather the bark yourself or pay someone to get it for you. It is important to apply the bark to the wall immediately before it dries out, you can attach the bark to the walls with glue and screws and you will have a truly unique wall that your family and friends will be talking about.

Conclusion

Nothing is more satisfying than being able to create a stunning wood wall yourself. There are many types of wood walls you can choose to make so there is sure to be one that suits anyone’s design aesthetic since wood is fairly cheap or free depending on what type of wall you are creating not only will you have a sense of accomplishment you will have created a stunning design element at a minimal cost. Wood walls make great accent walls and help show off great pieces of artwork or furniture so creating your DIY wood wall is fun and economical.