DIY Branch Wall Hanging

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This DIY branch wall hanging is a creative and modern take on a summer wreath that will look beautiful anywhere in your home.

Photo of bedroom, with branch wall hanging near door, near bed with blue and white coverlet & pillows

Can you feel the warmth of the sunshine on your face and and the coolness of the bubbly waves hitting your toes? Whether it’s a beach, lake or river, you want to take that peaceful feeling home with you. Literally.

You’ve probably admired the wild driftwood decor that adorns a mantel or shelf, a simple, natural accent that reminds you of a beach retreat. Or a wreath that captures the greenery and woodsy elements of summertime.

But you don’t have to scour the beach or river bank for the ideal branch for your coastal decor.

Close-up of leafy green garland hanging from branch

Last week, I was cutting some branches off our overgrown rhododendrons and was left with this beautiful, thick chunk of branch. At first I wasn’t sure what to do with it – clean it off and use it as decor as-is?

But once I cleaned it off and sanded it down a bit, inspiration struck. It would be the perfect modern take on a summer wreath to turn it into a branch wall hanging!

A loose arrangement of greenery hanging from a branch, hung on the wall

Months ago, I purchased this pretty garland at Michael’s, thinking I would use it for my spring tablescape, but never did. I knew that if I cut it into strips, the cascading effect off my branch would brighten up any quiet corner.

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How to Create Your Branch Wall Art

Find the Right Branch

Keep an eye out for small, sturdy branches with interesting shapes. Collect various pieces so you can have many options. As in my case, you might find the perfect specimens right in your yard!

Prepare Branch for Indoor Use

If you pick up something by the beach, lake or river, you may want to let it air dry for a week or two before you use it.

Feel free to sand and stain the branch if that’s the look you’re going for.

Attach Greenery to the Branch

Branch, greenery, white twine and scissors

You can find quite an assortment of synthetic foliage for your latest creation – have fun and think creatively. When this gorgeous leaf garland caught my eye, I knew that it didn’t have to stay as a table-top garland. My handy scissors could give it a new design!

A close-up of the end of the clipped green garland seured to the branch with a heavy-duty staple

And so that’s what I did. I cut it into four equal pieces, attached them to the back of the branch using a staple gun, then hung some white twine to hang the branch from.

It couldn’t have been any simpler.

Branch with green foliage and twine, hanging on wall

And it looks so pretty!

Branch hanging on wall, with green foliage cascading down

A side view of branch, hanging on wall, with green foliage cascading down

How to Make Your Own Branch Wall Hanging

Prep Time: 7 days

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 7 days 10 minutes

Materials

Branch or piece of driftwood
Green foliage (preferably synthetic)

Tools

Twine (any color)
Staple gun
Shears or heavy-duty scissors

Instructions

Air dry the branch or driftwood for a week (if wet)
Cut foliage into strips if necessary
Attach to branch with nail gun
Tie one loop of twine to both ends of branch.
Hang on wall with the same twine.

Don’t you love a quick DIY like that really adds something to your decor? I’m so happy with how this branch wall hanging turned out and I hope you’ll be inspired to make something similar!