It’s time to refresh your space, and your empty walls are full of possibility. So where should you begin? Artwork for decor can make your house feel like a home. Decorate your walls with a display of your personal energy.
Artwork can make or break a space. It can speak volumes to your decor, but it can also be a bit tricky. There are so many opportunities to make your house your own and selecting artwork is a key factor to a finished room.
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What are your goals?
Do you want to provide interesting conversation starters? Or do you just want accent pieces? Perhaps both?
Will you go with photography (personal or purchased), a print, or a local artist?
What message are you trying to convey—do you want subtle, low-key artwork pieces? Bold, funky, or fun wall decor?
Gallery walls for home decor
Like a classic CHANEL bag or shoes, art pieces are an investment that will round out your space. There are many different approaches. One approach is a gallery wall. A gallery wall is a great way to fit a lot in without making the room feel overcrowded.
Galleries help to create a vibe. Whether all black and white photos or a mash-up of sizes, colors, prints, photos and/or frames you can really work this any way. This is definitely time-consuming and requires creativity and an eye for it. When done well, however, it is a very timeless way to display art.
We found a helpful gallery wall “how-to” on Framebridge. This link will have you covered!
Framing wallpaper as art
Framing wallpaper or a piece of fabric is also another fun way to incorporate art in a home, especially on a big wall. Framing the piece itself does not have to be extravagant either. Keep things subtle and let the pattern do the speaking.
Wallpaper is back in such a big way and there are so many artists contributing to this space. The textile category is also overflowing with ideas and options. It is easy to find great patterns and colors to accent any area.
Some of our favorite designers in these categories are Lindsay Cowles, Wallshoppe (psst, they also sell framed art!), Rebecca Atwood, Erika Powell and of course, Kelly Wearstler.
Leaning wall art
So what if you find a piece of artwork you love and don’t have a great wall for it to live? We love the look of resting artwork on the floor or up against a piece of furniture rather than hanging it on a wall. This also works well with a mirror. Think outside the box. Setting up a space this way invokes a big welcome with a relaxed and chill feeling.
We also love a great painted floor. It is a classic, old-school approach. Whether you add a color or pattern on a wood floor, you can incorporate artwork into your space without the hustle. It’s all in the details and this would show off some jumbo design super powers.
Start with one artwork project. Try not to get consumed with all of your open projects at once. We promise, if you take too much on you won’t enjoy this part of the puzzle. And to us, this is the pièce de résistance. Literally.