Turn Pool Noodles Into Cute Home Decor To Instantly Elevate Any Boring Wall

Who knew that a simple pool noodle could be the secret to stunning home décor? If your walls are looking a little bare or uninspired, you don't need to spend a fortune on fancy artwork. With a little creativity, you can transform a pool noodle into a custom shape and bedazzle it to create beautiful wall art.

Here's what you'll need: a Dollar Tree foam pool noodle, a sharp knife, and some hot glue. You'll also want to grab some decorations to attach to the pool noodle, like these Floweroyal Artificial Flowers. If florals aren't your thing, you can swap them for faux foliage, like this DearHouse Artificial Ivy. To be even more creative and budget-friendly, you can upcycle leftover ribbon into pretty bows or repurpose some string lights for a soft glow. 

Mixing and matching different elements lets you customize the look to fit any space. Go for pastel flowers and the home décor bow trend for a girly, whimsical vibe in a child's room, or keep it sleek with greenery and warm lights for a more chic, elevated feel in the living room, entryway, or an adult's bedroom. With so many options, you can easily create a unique piece that perfectly matches your aesthetic.

First, decide what shape you want to create. In this video, the creator makes the letter F by cutting a noodle and hot gluing the pieces together. Letters with straight lines (like E, A, or H) are pretty easy to replicate. If your name doesn't lend itself to this, you can make a simple wreath by gluing and taping both ends of the noodle together into a circle. You can also try a heart shape by cutting two noodles at a 45-degree angle before attaching them with zip ties. This will give you a sharp and defined heart tip.

Once your shape is complete, it's time to decorate! If you're using flowers, poke the stems into the foam and secure them with some hot glue. For faux ivy, try wrapping the strands around the shape to create lush coverage. If you have ribbons, you can mix things up by loosely wrapping some around the noodles and gluing bows on top for extra dimension. You can also use hot glue to attach small battery-operated fairy lights for a soft, cozy glow. Add some spray-on glitter for an extra touch of shine. Put it on display on the wall by hot gluing a small hook or loop of string to the back so it can hang like wall art on a nail. Or, you can lean your new décor piece on a dresser or shelf for an easy display.