Last year, I wanted to give my kids' bedroom a budget-friendly upgrade with some wallpaper. However, traditional wallpaper can be quite expensive and a hassle to remove if I ever want to change the space. So, I decided to try my hand at creating my own DIY hand-painted wallpaper using just paint and a few sponges.

It transformed the room with just a few materials and was incredibly easy and affordable. I was amazed at how cute it turned out!

Materials Needed

• Dish Sponges (I used regular kitchen sponges, cutting them into petal shapes)

• Round art sponges (These are great for creating floral designs like mine!)

• Paint Brushes or Foam Sponges like these (For touching up details or to create small stems on leaves)

• Paint

Tips for Success

Practice First: Start by cutting your sponges into the shapes you plan to use for your wallpaper pattern. I cut kitchen sponges into several petal shapes and used round art sponges for circles to form a floral design. Begin in an inconspicuous spot to practice.

Go Organic: Don’t worry about perfection! I didn't follow a specific pattern, use a laser level, or even measure out my wallpaper design. I worked methodically from one side of the room to the other, taking a few steps back occasionally to assess how it was coming together. Enjoy the process of creating a unique pattern and texture!

Be Patient: Allow each layer to fully dry before adding more paint. I used two different colors for our pattern, going over certain areas with a darker shade once the first layer was dry.

Enjoy!