How to Make Oversized Art with Wallpaper

By Photowall

DIY Wallpaper Art   



Looking for that missing piece? Reimagine your favorite motif as a unique, oversized work of art that reflects your style. A flexible, renter-friendly alternative to full-wall wallpaper –– perfectly customized for the blank space above your sofa, an overlooked corner, or anywhere you want to make an impact.



From framing to hanging, our DIY guide helps you transform your space into the eye-catching home gallery of your dreams. A simple and budget-friendly way to personalize your art collection and bring character to your walls.

DIY Guide: Wallpaper but Make It Oversized Art

What You Need:



• Your wallpaper or mural of choice. Choose Peel and Stick for an easier installation



• An MDF panel, cut to your preferred measurements.

• Molding of your choice (we used an outside corner trim), cut to the length of the frame.

• Wood glue, small nails, and additional strips of wood for the back outline of the panel (for extra support if the piece is very heavy).

• Hammer, knife, mitre saw, corner clamps, and drill (depending on your wall type).

• Wood paint or stain for the frame. Cover paper. Brush.



• Hooks and fixings suitable for your wall and the weight of the piece.

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Step by Step Tutorial:

Step One:

Apply the wallpaper to the panel, making sure to align the panels and smooth out any air bubbles. Trim any excess wallpaper. For the best result, let the Peel and Stick wallpaper lie flat on the floor for 48 hours prior to installation and bring a friend to help align the edge-to-edge seams.

Step Two:

Nail the wooden strips to the back of the panel, following the edges, if needed for extra support.

Step Three:

Cut the moldings to the length of the frame, joining them at a 45-degree angle in each corner. Glue the corners together and paint or stain the frame in your chosen color.

Step Four:

Carefully place the frame onto the artwork and secure it with nails.

Step Five:

Attach the hooks and fixings suitable for your wall and the weight of the piece, then hang it in place.

Step Six:

Enjoy your new artwork!

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How to Create the Perfect Piece

Design your oversized art as a single statement or extend it across diptychs and triptychs, introducing variation in scale and rhythm through cropping, resizing, and framing motifs. In dialogue with wallpaper, it allows for both contrast and cohesion within the same space.



Choose your motif and the wallpaper material that matches your desired effect. Apply the wallpaper to a freestanding panel, then build a custom frame to match the scale and style of the interior.

How to Style Your Wall Art

Step One

Start by choosing your signature design. Not sure where to begin? Explore our Abstract, Masterpieces, and Landscape collections — ideal for creating a striking centerpiece.

Step Two

Maximize the impact by combining your framed statement with wallpaper. Use it to create contrast and depth, or keep it neutral to let the wall art steal the spotlight.



Step Three

Experiment with different ways to display your wall art. A standalone piece is ideal for creating a striking focal point on a large wall. A diptych lets you divide one motif into two balanced panels or pair two complementary designs — perfect above sofas, beds, or consoles. A triptych, with three panels side by side, draws the eye across the room, creating a panoramic effect.