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A Living Wall DIY…

A Living Wall DIY / via Oh Joy!
A Living Wall DIY / via Oh Joy!

Why do we love styling with plants inside the home?! They add color, life, and texture to any space and instantly make it feel more cozy and inviting. So today, we’re showing you how to make this really fun (and surprisingly easy!) living wall DIY. It makes a big statement and lets you showcase lots of plants and succulents all in one space, all while adding unexpected pops of color. Here’s how…

A Living Wall DIY / via Oh Joy!

You’ll need…
wooden hexagon shelves or try these (similar, ours are from the Target dollar section)
acrylic paint
paint brushes

A Living Wall DIY / via Oh Joy!
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A Living Wall DIY / via Oh Joy!


A Living Wall DIY / via Oh Joy!

Here’s how…
1. Paint the inside, outside, and top edge each a different color. Let the paint fully dry before moving onto the next color or section of the shelf and in-between paint coats.
2. Lay shelves out on the floor to find a layout that you like.
3. Hang and then fill with air plants and succulents!

A Living Wall DIY / via Oh Joy!

Ta-dah! It’s a really unique alternative to a gallery wall and adds a nice calming effect to a room. We want to go cozy up in this corner right now! 

Items shown: Benjamin Moore Snow White paint, Target Bonsai paint (past season), Target dotty bud vase, Anthropologie lady vase (past season), West Elm rug (past season), Ikea stools (painted), Target coral boxes (past season), Target basket, Target chair, World market round pillow, Oh Joy! abstract pillow (past season), Urban Outfitters side table, Target table lamp.

{Photos by Lily Glass. Concept/Production/Styling by Julia Wester, Production Assistance by Jess Hong. Written by Traci Michael.}

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