Outdoor Wall Decor Ideas For Every Style And Every Space
Don’t limit your design ideas to indoors! Extend your creative flair to your outdoor space.
Outdoor walls are the perfect blank canvas for your ideas. Giving your outdoor walls a make-over creates a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. It also enhances the curb appeal of your property!
It doesn’t matter where you live, these outdoor wall decors are perfect for your
- Patio
- Porch
- Backyard
- Balcony
- Garden
This article is packed with inspiring ideas for outdoor wall decor, no matter your taste or budget. Whether you’re drawn to modern, rustic, or eclectic styles, there’s something here for you.
How To Choose Outdoor Wall Decor
Before you choose your outdoor wall decor, there are a few considerations you should think about. These include:
- Climate:
- Hot and Sunny Climates: If you live somewhere hot, go for heat-resistant materials like metal or stone. Retractable awnings or shade sails are great for relief from the sun
- Cold and Snowy Climates: If it’s freezing where you are, think about durable materials. Materials such as brick, stone, or metal withstand freezing temperatures and moisture
- Size: Large walls suit big bold statement pieces. Go for delicate decor on smaller walls. Make sure your wall decor is in proportion to the rest of your outdoor space
- Style: What kind of house do you have? Style your outdoor wall decor to suit your home. There are lots of options for:
- Modern
- Country
- Coastal
- Traditional
- Rustic
- Theme: Who doesn’t love a theme?! Think about a focal point and choose your outdoor wall decor to match. Think: seasonal, tropical, nautical, the sky’s the limit!
- Functionality: Just because it’s beautiful, doesn’t mean it has to be useless! Include wall decor that has a function as well, such as lighting, seating, or storage. If you live in a busy area, some outdoor wall decor serves 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
Stand out from the crowd with your very own outdoor wall art! You can scale it to whatever size outdoor wall you have to decorate.
So, unleash your inner artist and create a one-of-a-kind mural on your wall! These mural paints are perfect to show off your artistic flair.
If you are not confident with painting, you can always enlist the help of a local artist.
Do you want a more urban vibe? Consider contacting a local graffiti artist for some really unique outdoor wall art!
Stencils are another great way to go if you are not sure of your painting skills. Imagine how great these large flower stencils would look blooming across your outdoor wall!
Love traveling? Choose this gorgeous compass stencil so people can always navigate home!
Outdoor wall art is a great way to have your outdoor space reflect your personality.
Vertical Gardens
Vertical gardens are a fantastic way to bring greenery into small spaces. They are really on-trend right now, so it’s a perfect option for a fashionable outdoor space.
Try these beautiful wooden wall mounts with these super cute mini white plant buckets.
Want something a bit more striking? Go bright with these colorful vintage plant pots. They will catch everyone’s eyes!
Choose trailing flowers such as fuschia and lobelia for a beautiful cascading vertical garden. Or make a statement with a waterfall of pink petunias.
Did you know that vertical gardens are great for vegetables and herbs too? You could transform your wall into a lush vertical garden and feed your family too!
Consider planting strawberries and cherry tomatoes for a tasty vertical garden snack shop!
Vertical gardens are a perfect solution for small spaces and allow you to grow herbs, vegetables, or flowers.
LED Wall Lights
Outdoor wall lights provide the perfect atmosphere for evening gatherings or intimate get-togethers.
There is nothing more beautiful than hundreds of twinkling lights in the evening. Give your outdoor space a magical feel with beautiful fairy lights.
Don’t worry about energy bills with these solar-powered fairy lights. They are a great cost-effective option!
Edison bulbs offer that timeless elegance. If this is more your style, try these LED Edison bulb string lights, they’re solar too!
You can string LED lights across your wall or purchase pre-lit letters or shapes for spectacular displays.
These vintage-style light-up letters are a gorgeous option too.
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
Backyard wall decor made from recycled materials is an inexpensive way to spruce up outdoor space. This sustainable-styled decor is environmentally friendly too!
Get creative and repurpose old materials like pallets, ladders, shutters, or doors into wall art.
Painted Signs
Create a personalized welcome sign or inspirational message using stencils and paint. This is a great option for porch wall decor.
This six-pack of outdoor paint is perfect for under $13! For under $9, this paint brush kit is perfect for beginner artists and experts alike!
Want to go botanical-themed? Get a plant stencil kit that includes a massive 100 different reusable stencils for under $13. Think of how much outdoor wall art you could make with that!
Outdoor Fabric Wall Hangings
Spruce up your patio with colorful fabric wall hangings.
Visit thrift stores for blankets and fabric to use as unique and colorful wall hangings.
You may even already have sheets and blankets at home that would be perfect!
Transport yourself to the mountains with this scenic landscape hanging tapestry for under $10!
Outdoor Wall Decor Ideas For Small Spaces
There are lots of ways to include outdoor wall decor in smaller spaces, some even make the space feel bigger! Here are some ideas:
Mirrors
Why should mirrors only be indoors?! Mirrors are a great way to make any space look and feel bigger.
Here are 3 ways to include mirrors in your outdoor wall decor:
- Go Big! Install a large mirror to make a bold statement
- Mismatched: Make it a feature and have a wall of multiple mixed and colorful vintage mirrors
- Tiles: Use self-adhesive mirror tiles for a quick and easy mirrored wall
Porch Wall Decor
Create a homely atmosphere on your porch with welcome signs, personalized signs, or collections of vintage signs.
We like this simple rustic welcome sign or you can make your own with this welcome sign stencil. Chalkboards are perfect for that personalized touch. Nothing says welcome like this home sweet home sign!
Porches are also a great setting for seasonal decor. Think seasonal wreaths and garlands!
Modern Outdoor Wall Decor Ideas
Metal Wall Art
Make a bold statement with geometric metal wall art in copper, iron, or brass.
This simple silver twist is pure elegance and sure to make a statement.
This contemporary geometric wall sculpture will be a real conversation piece!
Statement Lighting
Install modern sconces or pendant lights to illuminate your outdoor space and add a touch of sophistication.
Go ultra-modern with these 47-inch (119.38 centimeters) modern wall lights.
We love these sleek geometric modern sconces too, plus you get two for under $90!
Sleek Planters
Hang modern planters with clean lines filled with trailing plants or succulents. This sleek tall planter is on-point for a modern aesthetic. These wall-mounted minimalist planters would be a perfect choice for any modern patio wall decor.
For a modern touch, we’d choose
- Trailing ivy
- Succulents
Want to make a bold statement? Go monochromatic and choose only 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
Attract local birds to your yard by using birdhouses as your garden wall decor!
If you’re a bird nerd, this is a great way to get to see your feathered friends.
There are ready-made birdhouses or you can make one yourself! Birdhouse kits are a great project to do with the family. Some cute decorated birdhouses are available too, we love this distressed wooden pet cottage!
Make sure to research the birds in your area so you know which type of birdhouse to get!
Insect Hotels
This is a great way to provide habitat for pollinators. You can get some really cute ones, like this bug hotel. We love this mason bee hotel too!
Insect hotels are perfect for garden wall decor. Install some insect hotels on your wall and attract beneficial pollinators to your garden.
Moss Walls
Embrace the biophilic design trend with a low-maintenance living wall made from moss.
Moss walls are perfect if you want a relaxed and meditative vibe for your outdoor wall decor.
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 installing new lighting, you may want to consult an electrician to help with the electrical wiring.
Make sure whatever you are hanging is properly secured for its weight and any additional weight, such as soil and plants. This may require special masonry screws and anchors. If in doubt, reach out to local tradespeople who can assist you.
Maintaining Outdoor Wall Decor
It’s always a good idea to maintain your outdoor wall decor with regular cleaning (dusting, wiping down, power washing if needed). This will ensure it lasts longer.
Depending on where you live you may have to store your outdoor wall decor in different seasons. Make sure to bring in anything fabric or delicate in winter or rainy seasons.
