White walls feel peaceful when you first move into a room.
Light, open, silent.
But after a while, that emptiness starts feeling a bit flat — like the room is waiting for a bit of your personality.
You don’t need big décor pieces or a full wall makeover.
Even one or two tiny DIY projects can change the atmosphere of your bedroom completely.
And these aren’t the complicated Pinterest-style ideas… these are the kind of DIYs you can do on a slow Sunday with chai on the side.
Here are a few calm, real, simple ways to bring warmth back into quiet bedroom walls.
Start with what you already have
Before thinking of buying anything, look around your home once.
There’s always something lying around — a fabric print, an old frame, a book page, a leaf you saved, a T-shirt with a great design.
These small personal things add more beauty than store-bought art.
A wall doesn’t need to look “designed.”
It just needs something that feels like you.
DIY 1: A Simple Pressed Leaf Frame (The Slowest, Easiest DIY)
This is one of the simplest ways to fill a quiet wall — and it looks timeless.
What you need
- One fresh leaf (flat ones work best)
- A heavy book
- A plain frame (old or new)
- Tape or glue
How to do it
- Pick a leaf you like
Smooth leaves press the best — peepal, ficus, money plant, banyan saplings, anything you feel connected to. - Press it
Keep the leaf inside a thick book and place more books on top.
Leave it for 3–4 days (longer is even better). - Frame it
Once the leaf is dry and flat, place it on a plain sheet of paper or fabric and fix it with tiny bits of clear tape or glue. - Hang it on a quiet part of the wall
One simple leaf on a white wall looks peaceful and adds a natural softness to the room.
It’s easy, calming, and feels personal.
DIY 2: Your Own Small Art Frame (Using an Old Book Page + Any Small Object)
This is exactly the kind of DIY that looks expensive but takes only a few minutes.
What you need
- An old frame (or a cheap thrifted one)
- A page from an old book / newspaper / magazine
- A small object (a fridge magnet, pendant, keychain, dried flower, anything you like)
- Fevicol or double-sided tape
How to do it
- Pick a book page that looks interesting
Even text pages look vintage and warm. - Fit the page inside the frame
Trim the edges if needed. - Attach your small object in the centre
Use Fevicol if it’s lightweight; use tape if you want it removable. - Close the frame and hang it
This one frame adds character, story, and a bit of charm to the plain wall — without looking loud.
DIY 3: A Small Yarn Wall Hanging (For a Soft, Handmade Look)
You don’t need to be “artsy” for this. Anyone can make it.
What you need
- Yarn (any colour you like — earthy shades look best with white walls)
- A wooden stick, dowel, or even a smooth branch
- Scissors
How to do it
- Cut yarn pieces twice the final length you want
For a 12-inch hanging, cut 24-inch strands. - Fold each strand in half
Place the loop behind the stick and pull the ends through the loop.
This makes a simple knot. - Repeat until the stick is full
Mix colours and textures if you like. - Trim the bottom straight, diagonal, or V-shaped
Whatever looks pleasing to your eye. - Tie a piece of yarn on both sides of the stick and hang it
This adds instant coziness and fills a white wall beautifully.
Don’t fill the wall — guide it gently
White walls look best when you don’t cram them with too many things.
One leaf frame, one handmade art piece, and maybe a small hanging together can change the mood completely.
Leave some breathing room.
Let the frames sit at comfortable distances.
Let the wall stay quiet, not busy.
A small plant nearby always helps
A single plant on the floor or a stool near the wall softens everything.
You don’t need five plants — just one healthy, fresh one.
Let your wall grow slowly
Bedroom walls look best when they evolve naturally.
Don’t try to finish everything in one day.
Add something… leave it… live with it… then add something else only if it feels necessary.
Homes look more personal when they grow at their own pace.
Why DIY touches matter in a bedroom
When you create something with your hands — even if it’s simple — it brings a different kind of warmth into the room.
A pressed leaf, a framed T-shirt print, a thrifted frame with your own twist… these aren’t just décor pieces.
They carry your mood, your memories, your style.
Quiet, handmade details make a bedroom feel safe and personal.
