Tips & Tricks to Avoid Buying Artwork from A Box Store

Artwork can be a tricky thing to buy. Especially when you’re on a budget and you don’t want your house to look like everyone else’s with artwork from a big box store. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good Target or Homegoods run! But purchasing wall art from these stores is not something I suggest when trying to make your home reflect your personal style. These stores mass produce their artwork to meet the demand of people looking to quickly decorate. With a little creativity and willingness to do some simple DIY, you will have unique pieces of art in your home in no time.

Repurpose & DIY

One of the most fun parts about decorating your home can be repurposing items you already have and turning them into artwork for your wall. How about framing that beautiful card you received for your birthday, wedding, or holiday? Or what about buying a roll of patterned wrapping paper that you can easily cut a piece to frame and then use the rest for gifts. Talk about a two-for-one deal! You can purchase frames from Ikea, Target, Etsy, or Hobby Lobby and have a new piece of artwork in your house in a matter of minutes. And I’m almost positive your friends will not have the piece of art.

There are hundreds of ways to DIY your own wall art online.

Etsy

But, if you aren’t the DIY type and are still looking for cheaper options for wall art, you can go on Etsy and purchase a digital version of a print. Get it printed professionally and frame it. Brand new wall art for a cheaper price! 

Personal Touches

Our final tip, and probably the most obvious one of them all is to frame your personal pictures. I love walking into a home that is filled with pictures that are meaningful to the owner. This is something nobody can recreate!

Final Thoughts

There is absolutely nothing wrong with purchasing art from box stores, but if you are someone who is trying to create a space uniquely you, luckily there are many affordable and creative options!