How to Choose Wall Art For Each Room of Your Home?

Discover how to choose wall art for every room in your home with our comprehensive guide. From the living room to the bedroom, we’ll provide you with expert tips and advice on selecting the perfect artwork that complements your space and reflects your personal style. Elevate the ambiance of your home with wall art that speaks to you and creates a cohesive and visually pleasing environment.

Bedroom

Your bedroom should be a place to relax and unwind – and the artwork in the space should reflect that. Pick an abstract painting in soothing colours or a peaceful landscape photograph. Avoid busying the walls and pick one larger piece of wall art, as opposed to several smaller ones.

Kitchen

It’s best to keep the artwork small in the kitchen so they don’t compete with the design details that already exist in the space: backsplash, tile, overhead lighting and more. However, the kitchen is a social gathering place. Feel free to buy wall art that is bright, quirky or funny, like quotes or comics.

Guest Room

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The artwork here should also follow the rules of the bedroom: one large piece in restful tones. However, the wall art should appeal to every guest, so it’s best not to pick something that’s super eccentric. Playing up the visitor theme with travel landscape photographs is always a good bet.

Office

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The office can really be a fun space to pick wall art for. We recommend framing a bunch of smaller prints or photographs that inspire you and placing them on a floating edge shelf or gallery wall art. That way you can switch up the artwork easily depending on your mood.

Bathroom

You shouldn’t forget about wall art in the bathroom, as it’s a room that you use every day. Artwork looks great in pairs here: pick two similar prints to go above the toilet or towel hooks. Small or medium-sized pieces work best, but match to the size of the bathroom.

Living Room

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In the living room, choose a large statement piece or opt for a gallery wall art. Remember to consider the room’s size, as you don’t want the wall art to overwhelm (or underwhelm) the space. You can think outside the canvas or frame here: flags, horns or rugs can be a fun alternative.