Discover how art and wall decor can add interest and personality to your home. With endless options and styles to choose from, these ideas and tips will help you design a wall space that makes you feel at home.
The walls of your home provide a blank canvas to display art that is close to your heart. You can convey your personality through texture and color to decorate your walls in a way that is uniquely you. Creating a gallery wall is a great way to simplify and focus multiple elements into one space. You can combine wall art and decorative accents to transform the feel of an entire room. Choose wall art that reflects your design style to create a cohesive feel with the other elements in your home.
These tips and essentials will guide you through wall decorating in three popular styles: Modern, Bohemian, and Industrial. No matter which style fits your home, you’ll have a blast transforming your bare walls into something beautiful.
Bohemian design, or Boho Chic, celebrates the free spirited traveler and embraces a casual, comfortable eclectic space. There’s a sense of adventure in Boho decor, with an emphasis on textures and elements that suggest world travels and cultures. For more help infusing a Boho feel into your home, see Boho Chic Furniture & Decor Ideas.
Bohemian design, or Boho Chic, celebrates the free spirited traveler and embraces a casual, comfortable eclectic space.
The vibrant style of Bohemian art will add some fun to your wall decor arrangement. These colorful pieces often feature geometric patterns and wildlife, along with anything that conveys the power of living. Use Bohemian art to infuse energy into your decor.
Embrace Mother Nature and breathe life into your space with potted or hanging plants. Plants in the succulent family, like aloe vera and jade, are great natural elements that don't require a lot of maintenance.
For an eclectic vibe, a faux animal head will mix up your wall elements with a fresh, funky look. Faux animal heads are found in a variety of materials – wicker, paper mache, or ceramic — to suit your personal style and preference.
A tapestry draped on your wall adds vibrance and depth to your wall design. Its colorful pattern speaks of ancient cultures and travel to foreign lands while adding a truly Bohemian touch.
...a well thought out art arrangement that reflects modern sensibilities.
Modern decor is a design style that emphasizes clean lines, neutral colors, and minimalism. A minimalist approach doesn’t mean bare or stark, just a well thought out art arrangement that reflects modern sensibilities.
A bold look in your wall decor design can be achieved by using black and white photography. The absence of color creates a stark contrast between light and dark and fits in well with the clean look of modern design.
Abstract art leaves it to the viewer to interpret the meaning instead of providing a defined image. Black and white art in this style will make a stunning addition to your Modern wall decor and is a good focal point to build around.
A cityscape piece makes a great addition to the art collection in a Modern space. The clean lines and architecture of a bustling metropolis bring a sense of energy and excitement to the room.
Break up the images with some creatively presented text. Powerful quotes blown up on canvas or simply printed and framed can add impactful interest to your picture-heavy wall. When considering potential quotes, opt for something short and memorable.
If your heart is at home with worn wood floors, rustic brick walls, and exposed pipes and ductwork, then an Industrial home is the place for you. This urban style features aged details and mechanical accents to build a creative, reinvented space. Showcase these elements on the wall of your industrial space to complement your overall design. To help you incorporate Industrial flair throughout your home, read our guide Industrial Furniture & Decor Ideas.
This urban style features aged details and mechanical accents.
The appeal of Industrial decor lies in its rough, unpolished look. Using gears or mechanical pieces conveys a feeling reminiscent of a renovated warehouse and adds an Industrial quality to your wall design.
Since the beauty of Industrial decor is revealing the structure of a building or space, blueprints are a natural addition when planning a creative and interesting wall arrangement. Framing blueprints of your own home adds a personal touch to an entryway or office.
Using maps as wall art is a simple but fun way to represent travel and adventure in your Industrial space. Vintage maps with an aged look are particularly eye catching; use a map of your hometown to display as a stylishly personal memento.
Metal wall art, such as oversized letters and numbers, add dimension to your Industrial wall design. Marquee letters and symbols really stand out and add a low-key lighting element as well. Use these metal accents sparingly to increase the texture and depth of your wall decor.
Andrew prefers a clean, comfortable aesthetic that benefits from tasteful wall decor. While he's partial to the modern look, Andrew also appreciates elements from rustic and industrial wall decor.
