TikTok's Top 10 Pool Noodle Hacks To Add A Splash Of Style To Your Home Decor

What can't you do with a pool noodle? These water toys can be repurposed in the garden and around the home for many hacks, and now TikTok is showing off ways you can turn them into stunning decor. From hangable artwork to decorative knick knacks, you can style these foam tubes as high-end pieces and no one would know the difference. We've collected 10 of the best ideas below, so with a bit of effort and creativity, you can decorate your home on a budget.

All of these TikTok pool noodle decor hacks are beginner-friendly, and most can be completed with items from a dollar store. Since the summer floaty is lightweight, flexible, easily accessible, and inexpensive, it is the perfect base for many craft projects. Plus, each DIY can be tailored to your specific aesthetic. Feel free to curb our color picks for your favorite hue or swap suggested materials for supplies you already have on hand. As long as you have some pool noodles and a creative spirit, your home is ready for these new designs.

If you want a statement art piece with organic flare and boho vibes, grab a pool noodle. The summer toy is the ideal base for macrame art that you can hang above your bed, on your gallery wall, or anywhere inside that needs more pizzazz. Simply thread craft wire through the pool noodle and bend it to your desired shape. Then, wrap the tube in macrame rope, securing the cords with hot glue or E6000 craft glue. You can make multiple boho-wrapped noodles to display around the house or attach them together for one oversized, accent wall-worthy piece.

A pool noodle can give a basic round or rectangular mirror an expensive new look with a stylish layered frame. First, slice the pool noodle lengthwise with a utility knife and cut the tubes into 1-inch pieces. Then, spray paint your semi-circle disks — try sparkly gold for a glamorous look or faux stone for a rustic one. Next, glue the pieces in a brick layout around the mirror, creating a frame with at least three tiers. You can then either hang the piece on the wall or prop it up on top of a piece of furniture, perhaps in your entryway.

Something about a velvet headboard just screams classic. It ties in with any design style, from traditional to modern, and you can DIY one with pool noodles. You'll also need plywood, duct tape, a staple gun, and fabric. The plywood should be the width of your bed and cut into an arch. First, duct tape your noodles to the wood along the arch starting from the outer edge. Next, staple the fabric to the plywood and use a putty knife or straight edge to tuck the fabric between the rows. Once you lay the fabric, your chic headboard is ready to be installed.

A pool noodle is key for decorating with faux flowers. It is the perfect replacement for floral foam blocks, as it allows you to easily make a stunning arrangement that you can drape on a mantel or use as a table centerpiece. Simply insert the plastic stems into the pool noodle, covering the entire tube with leaves, branches, or flowers. Play with different colors and sizes of petals to customize the garland. You can also place the pool noodles inside a garden box or planter before adding your flowers for a more elevated base that you can style like a real bouquet.

Letter pillows are a cute DIY craft that can easily be brought to life with our favorite pool toy. First, form the noodles into the letters of your choosing. You can also mold them into shapes or numbers if you please. Then, cover the foam with fabric using hot glue. Furry textiles give the pillows more body for a comfy look, but you can go for any material, even velvet or leather. These pillows aren't the most durable and aren't machine washable, so place them somewhere where they won't be in harm's way, like on an entryway bench or accent chair.

Pool noodle candles were popular on TikTok as a Halloween decoration, but they can look chic all year round. Skip the cobwebs and skulls to create candles that won't melt away and look great styled as centerpieces or as decor on shelves. You'll need pool noodles, spray paint, hot glue, and LED tea lights. First, cut the foam to your desired height and snip the top end at a slight angle. Then, drip hot glue around the edge to mimic melted wax. Next, spray paint your creation and insert the tea lights. These candles are best styled in groups of three or more, like a candelabra.

Leftover pool noodles from the summer season belong on your wall and not in the trash. These colorful foam rods can become a beautiful art installation with a canvas, paint, Mod Podge, and tape. To get started, cut the pool noodles into different lengths, keeping the shortest piece longer than the canvas. Then, arrange the segments vertically on the board and secure them with Mod Podge. Next, spray paint the noodles and wrap each end with decorative tape to seal the deal. The abstract piece is an attention-grabber that's excellent for an accent wall or gallery.

A bohemian-esque rainbow is another wall piece you can make with some pool noodles. Just bend the foam rods into arches (you could use craft wire to help them keep their shape) and wrap them in colorful yarn. Nestle the pieces inside each other and glue them together to form the rainbow shape. You can switch things up by using monochrome or pastel yarn for an untraditional rainbow or adding emblems. Pom poms, glitter, fairy lights, and other decorations are cute additions that can personalize the sculpture.

Decorating with planters will never go out of style. However, there is no need to spend loads of money on tall vases when you can make one with pool noodles. Create two sets of five circles (x-large, large, medium, small, x-small) with the foam stick by connecting the ends with duct tape. Then, stack the rings to form a barrel shape with the two x-small pieces at the ends and the two x-large ones in the center. Once the ten circles are attached, spray paint the vase. Fill it with tall faux flowers, branches, or feathers and use it to jazz up your place.

Wreaths aren't just for Christmas or the holidays. You can use various flowers, yarn pieces, pins, ribbons, and almost any other craft supply to customize the door decor for your everyday style. A pool noodle is the ideal base for this project. Simply form it into a ring by taping the ends together, then wrap the circle with yarn or twine before embellishing. It is perfect for decorating outside your front entry, but the wreath can be hung anywhere around your home to add a splash of style.