Outdoor Wall Decor Ideas For Every Style And Every Space
Letting your design ideas only expand on the inside, is a disservice to your creativity! You can show your sense of style and design on the outside as well.
Think of outdoor walls, as a blank canvas for your ideas! To give outdoor walls a makeover not only makes the space more inviting and enjoyable, but also, boosts curb appeal!
No matter where you are on the figurative or literal map, these ideas for outdoor wall decor would be fitting for your
- Patio
- Porch
- Backyard
- Balcony
- Garden
This article has many creative ideas for outdoor wall decors, in all flavor and even on a budget! Whatever your style, and preference, whether it is modern, rustic and or eclectic, there is an idea for you!
How To Choose Outdoor Wall Decor
Before making a selection for your outdoor wall decor, there are a few things you should take into consideration. These include:
- Climate:
- Warm and Sunny Weather – If you live in a warm climate, focus on heat-resistant materials. For example, the best materials for staying cool in the shade are metal and stone. Retractable awnings or shade sails are great to provide coverage from the sun.
- Cool and Snowy Weather – If you live in frozen climate, focus on durable materials. For cold, snow, and rainy climates, you want to focus on materials that withstand the freezing temperature and moisture. Materials like brick, stone, or metal will meet this need.
- Size: Large walls suit large, bold statement pieces. Use delicate decor to fill smaller walls while being sure your wall decor fits appropriately with the rest of your outdoor space.
- Style: What style is your house? Use your outdoor wall decor to suit the style of your house. There are plenty of options for:
- Modern
- Country
- Coastal
- Traditional
- Rustic
- Theme: Who doesn’t enjoy a theme? Choose the outdoor wall decor to match a focal point. Consider: season, tropical, nautical, the sky’s the limit!
- Functionality: Just because it’s beautiful has does not mean it has to be useless! Add wall decor that has functionality, such as lighting, seating, or storage. For busy areas, some outdoor wall decor works as a much-needed privacy screen.
Unique Outdoor Wall Decor Ideas
Outdoor wall decor is the perfect place to make your mark and reflect your personality. Here are some unique ideas:
Murals
Distinctive outdoor wall art can set you apart! You can adjust the size of whatever outdoor wall you need to decorate.
So, let out your inner artist and paint an original mural on your wall! These mural paints are just what you need to express and display your artistic self!
If you have a less than confident intention to paint the wall, get the help of a local artist.
If you would like something more urban, call a local graffiti artist and get some really original outdoor wall art!
Stencils are also a fine way to go if you are not 100% confident in your painting skills. Imagine this large flower stencil blooming on your outdoor wall?!
Enjoy traveling? Choose this terrific compass stencil so everyone can find their way home!
Outdoor wall art is a great way to let your outdoor space shine and be a representation of your personality.
Vertical Gardens
Vertical gardens are a great way to add greenery to small spaces, and they are incredibly trendy right now, making them an excellent choice for a fashionable outdoor space!
Try these gorgeous wooden wall mounts with these adorably tiny white plant buckets.
Do you want something a bit more statement-making? Go bright with these colorful vintage plant pots. You will get attention from everyone with these beauties!
Choose a trailing flower like fuschia or lobelia for a beautiful cascading vertical garden option. Or, make a statement with a waterfall of pink petunias.
Did you know that vertical gardens are great for vegetables and herbs? You could turn your wall into a lush vertical garden and feed your family too!
Imagine planting strawberries and cherry tomatoes for a tasty vertical garden snack shop!
Vertical gardens are an ideal solution for small spaces, and they allow you to grow herbs, vegetables, or flowers!
LED Wall Lights
With outdoor wall lighting, you can create the ambiance you are looking for and effect an evening gathering or intimate soiree.
There is nothing more enchanting as hundreds of twinkling lights shining at night. Create a dreamy vibe for your outdoor space with beautiful fairy lights.
The best part about fairy lights is these are all solar-powered, so there are no energy bills to worry about! They are such a nice cost-effective option.
Edison bulbs also carry that classic cool factor. If this sounds more like your style, try these LED solar-powered Edison bulb string lights.
If you prefer, you can run string LED lights across your wall or choose pre-lit letters or shapes for the ultimate display.
These customizable vintage-style light-up letters are lovely as well.
Outdoor Wall Decor Ideas on a Budget
You don’t have to spend a fortune to create beautiful outdoor wall decor. Here are some budget-friendly ideas:
Recycled Materials
Wall decor made from repurposed materials in your backyard is a budget-friendly option to spruce up your outdoor space. This eco-friendly decor is not only budget friendly, but it is also environmentally sustainable!
Get creative and transform an old pallet, ladder, shutters, doors, or any other materials you find into beautiful wall art.
Painted Signs
Design an individualized welcome sign or uplifting message using stencils and paint. Make it portable for porch wall decor.
This six-pack of outdoor paint is ideal for under $13! The paint brush kit in the previous photo is under $9 and is perfect for beginner artists and advanced artists alike!
Are you thinking along the lines of a botanical theme? Invest in a plant stencil kit that includes a whopping 100 different reusable stencils for under $13. Just think of all the outdoor wall art you’ll be able to craft with that!
Outdoor Fabric Wall Hangings
Brighten up your patio with colorful fabric wall hangings.
Check thrift stores for patterned blankets and fabrics to create colorful and unique wall hangings.
You might even have some sheets or blankets at home that might fit the bill!
For less than $10, let this beautiful landscape hanging tapestry bring you to the mountains!
Outdoor Wall Decor Ideas For Small Spaces
There are many different methods to incorporate outdoor wall decor in smaller areas, some of them will also even have the tendency to make the area feel larger! Here are some ideas:
Mirrors
Why should mirrors only be used in kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms?! Mirrors are a wonderful tool to create the illusion of larger spaces.
Take a look at the following ideas for using mirrors in your outdoor wall decor:
- Choose a Large Mirror: Creating a big statement, is an easy and functional way to provide a large mirror
- The Mishmash: Make it a statement – a wall of multiple, mixed and colorful, vintage mirrors
- Mirror Tiles: Use self-adhesive, mirror tiles for a mirrored wall that’s quick and easy.
Porch Wall Decor
Set a welcoming feel on your porch with welcome signs, customizable signs, or even a collection of vintage signs.
We love a simple rustic welcome sign or you can create your own with this welcome sign stencil. Chalkboards are great for adding that customized touch, and nothing means welcome like a home sweet home sign!
Porches are are a great place to display seasonal decor. Therefore think seasonal wreaths or garlands!
Modern Outdoor Wall Decor Ideas
Metal Wall Art
Create a striking statement using geometric metal wall art in copper, iron, or brass.
This refined silver twist design is so classy and makes a statement.
This vaunted contemporary wall sculpture will characterize your discussion!
Statement Lighting
Install contemporary sconces or pendant lights to brighten your outdoor space while adding a modern flair.
For a truly modern touch, try these 47-inch locks modern wall lights.
We love these geometric modern sconces as well, plus you get two sconces for under $90!
Sleek Planters
Use modern clean-line or tall planters filled with trailing plants, such as ivy, or succulent plants for a contemporary look. This tall planter is perfectly minimal and modern.
Wall-mounted modern minimalist planters would take your modern outdoor wall decor to the next level.
For modern planters, we would choose:
- Trailing ivy
- Succulents
Feeling bold? Use a monochromatic color scheme and choose all black or white flowers for your modern outdoor wall decor.
Monochromatic
Here are some choices for striking black and white flowers:
- Black Flowers
- Black Dahlias
- Petunias “Black Magic”
- Bearded Iris “Blackwater”
- White flowers
- Orchid
- Lilies
- White roses
- Begonia “Hanging Basket White”
Unusual Outdoor Wall Decor
Birdhouses
Use birdhouses as your garden wall decor to attract local birds to your yard!
If you’re a bird nerd, this is a wonderful opportunity to see birds in, and around, your yard!
There are many types of birdhouses to purchase, and even a DIY option! Birdhouse kits make a great family project and there are cute decorated birdhouses available like this distressed wooden pet cottage!
Be sure to research the state of the birds you’ll have in your area so that you’ll know what birdhouse to get!
Insect Hotels
This is an excellent way to create space for pollinators. You can get some really cute ones, like this bug hotel. We also like this mason bee hotel!
Insect hotels make terrific garden wall decorations. If you put some insect hotels on your wall, you will draw some valuable pollinators over to your garden.
Moss Walls
Adopt the biophilic design trend with a low-maintenance living wall made from moss.
Moss walls work very well if you want a tranquil and meditative feel to your outdoor wall decoration.
Choose:
- Preserved Moss: for a vibrant green color that lasts
- Sheet Moss: for the backdrop
- Mood Moss: for dramatic depth
- Reindeer Moss: for added texture
Additional Tips For Choosing Outdoor Wall Decor
Installing Outdoor Wall Decor
Always take the necessary safety precautions when installing outdoor wall decor. This includes having the right equipment, such as:
- Safety ladder
- Gloves
- Glasses
If you are adding new fixture light and need to wire it in place, you may want to consult a licensed electrician.
Make sure whatever you are hanging is secure in the accepted capacity, plus the additional weight for soil and plants. The fixings might require masonry screws and anchors. If in doubt, get in touch with the local tradespeople to help.
Maintaining Outdoor Wall Decor
Keeping your outdoor wall decorations clean (dusting, wipe down, power wash when needed) is always a good practice. This allows your decor the opportunity to last longer.
Depending on your climate you may need to rotate your outdoor wall decor and store in different seasons. Bring in fabric or delicate items during winter or rainy seasons.