Have a room with empty walls? Why not, dress the space with these eight wall art ideas. When decorating a home, wall art is one way to bring flair, personality and style into each room.
From framed photos to contemporary painted canvas, there are many ideas you can use to transform your space. Browse through our best wall art tips to learn what type of wall art to display in your home that brings in personality without being too personal– especially if you’re in the process of selling your property.
As you know when selling a home choosing wall art should involve pieces that display the lifestyle of that home’s style and neighborhood. Here are some ideas to consider, and the best part all of these ideas are under $250 (click on any of the images below to shop the look):
Wall Art #1: Try Abstract Art
Swirling shapes, splats or colors and lines can take form into whatever you see when it comes to abstract art. Since there is no right or wrong answer to this question abstract art is open to interpretation. This type of art doesn’t jump out and declare what it’s about. Instead, abstract art requires you to have an open, inquiring mind and gives you the freedom to explore the meaning behind the artwork. Which is the perfect fit to display when selling a home.
Wall Art #2: Hang Landscape Art
Landscape art refers to an artwork whose primary focus consists of natural scenery, such as mountains, forests, cliffs, trees, flowers, rivers or valleys. This type of artwork can be realistic or abstract and provides a sense of escape, peacefulness and even serenity when someone stops to look at the art. Landscape artwork can be used in many rooms including a living room, family or bedroom.
Wall Art #3: Take a Cue from the Room’s Activity
Not sure what to hang in a room? Take a cue from what types of activities will be done in the space. Take the image of the books with a teacup below, you can use this in a dining room, breakfast nook or even a library.
Wall Art #4: Use a Map
Maps are an inexpensive way to add color and interest to a wall. This type of wall art is also a conversation starter and you can even use it to keep track of your travels – functional and beautiful, what’s not to love? You can use a traditional map that’s detailed or use a more modern version outlining the continents like pictured below for contemporary spaces.
Wall Art #5: Add Lettering
Your art doesn’t have to be an image it can be a word. Add a subliminal message of how a person is suppose to interact or feel in a room. Or you can add an inspirational quote on the wall to trigger the mind. Word art is a popular trend right now, especially in collage walls.
Wall Art #6: Display Your Love of Animals
Whether you use a large or small piece of artwork, an exotic or domesticated animal, even your own fur babies adding an image of an animal on the wall shows compassion, love and the idea that pets are welcome in this home.
Wall Art #7: Use Lifestyle Photos
Rather than displaying a headshot of your family, hang a lifestyle photo that not only grabs attention, but shows what type of life “could or is” being led here. Choose action photos that show off moments in time that you not only connect to, but are proud to share.
Wall Art #8: Show Off Where You Live
Like landscape art, you can use images of where you live like the desert, city or the beach to bring the outside in to remind you of where you are, show off it’s beauty, and replicate the excitement of being in that location.
Which wall art style will you display in your room next? Let me know in the comment section below. I’d love to hear from you! And, if you loved any of the art shown above, just click on the image to learn more about the wall art and where to purchase the piece from.
Happy Decorating,
