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Lighting serves a practical purpose in your home, but who says it can’t be artistic and even organic? Sometimes, the right lighting fixture can breathe fresh air into an ordinary room, transforming it into a space that inspires and invokes serenity. One way to do this is by adding a nature element to your walls with a woodsy wall sconce. For this DIY, you’ll need a wooden box (such as the Aodaer Unfinished Wooden Box), small LED light, picture frame (like the NAOKBOEE Photo Frame), and a couple of decorative forest-themed trinkets you can purchase from your local craft store. The cool thing about this creative lighting solution is that it only takes a handful of items, it can be constructed in under 30 minutes, and it can easily turn any wall into a work of art.

For this idea, a good place to start is to first decide on the overall vibe that you’re looking for in the room. The following example has more of a botanical feel, one that works wonders for small or large spaces that have neutral or warm earth tones. But if you’re aiming for modernity or want to use lighting to make your home look more expensive, consider swapping the forest-themed crafts for more chic ones like those containing polished, angled metals, small glass statues, or artwork. You can also create alternating looks on different parts of the wall by using various light colors, or angling them in different directions to shine a spotlight on certain areas. The options are endless, and you’ll be happy to know that you can take on this simple DIY for under $50.

Whether you’re looking to spice up an empty wall or keep up with the latest accent wall trends, this DIY solution can make it happen. To start things off, place something like the Weldbond Wood Glue on the side of the box and attach it to the lower portion of the frame, as it will act as a base. After adding the glue, be sure to let it sit in place until the glue dries completely (check the manufacturer’s instructions on drying time). Next, place batteries in your LED light (if required) and set it, face up, inside the wooden box. 

Then, on top of the light, you’ll add some decorative moss or any other decorative filler element that you prefer. Add more moss to the top of the light if you want a more diffused appearance, or keep it mostly uncovered if you want a brighter or more direct light. Next, add your branches by strategically nestling them inside the moss for a blended and natural look — it shouldn’t look perfect, but a bit messy. If you have trouble with them falling over, just add more moss and pack it in tightly for more resistance. 

Finally, test your light using your remote control and marvel at your head-turning creation. You can also include leaved branches, flowers, or dry pampas grass as a substitute for the branches. And instead of moss, consider small rocks, colored glass beads, or decorative sand as filler. For a more elegant feel, consider using a metal box instead of wood, and replace the moss with something like the Pomeat Wicker Rattan Balls.