45 Stylish Wall Decor Ideas to Steal for Your Own Home ASAP
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Wall decor is crucial element of a well-dressed room. Nobody wants to stare at a blank wall all day long! Finding the best wall decor ideas for your space can come at any point in the design process. For some, a single piece of art can kick off an entire design scheme. For others, art acts more like jewelry, putting that final finishing touch on a space that makes the whole thing come together.
Wherever you are in your design process, now’s the perfect time to give some thought to your wall decor. From curating the perfect gallery wall to framing a favorite accessory (Hermés scarves, anyone?) to splurging on a one-of-a-kind photograph, half the fun of decorating your walls lies in the process of dreaming and scheming (the other half is relaxing on a nearby sofa or chair and admiring your handiwork, naturally). To help you land on a stylish wall decor idea well-suited to your space, we’ve rounded up 45 inspiring designer examples. Whether you prefer clever DIY solutions, colorful collections, or something more tranquil, there’s a wall decor idea below that you’re sure to love—and want to steal for your own home ASAP.
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Lend Some Light
The best way to enjoy a beautiful piece of art? Under the perfect lighting, of course. To ensure your chosen painting or photo gets the moment in the spotlight that it deserves, illuminate it. In this happy living room, designer Charlotte Lucas makes the most of an abstract painting by pairing it with a brass picture light.
Stack Some Figures
A series of framed nude figures is such a natural fit for a bathroom gallery wall. In this petite bathroom by Andrew Brown Interiors, the warm wallpaper makes the vintage artwork pop even more.
Create Some Contrast
Choosing the right wall decor can be a great way to call attention to an already beautiful design scheme, especially if you’re strategic about your choice of color. In this saturated space by Charlotte Lucas, rich teal walls (and ceiling) meet their match in a contrasting piece of artwork by Erik Madigan Heck.
Secure Art to Your Shelves
Books run the show in this swanky media room designed by Brigette Romanek, but there's still room for some black and white prints to break up the stacks. Instead of hanging the pieces on a nearby wall or leaning them on a shelf, she secured them to the shelf dividers, alternating the orientation for added dimension.
Get a Little Wild
For a playful twist on traditional wall decor, take a trip to the wild side with a slew of rattan animal heads. Here, designer Tom Scheerer used a menagerie of mammals to bring cheeky energy to this living room.
Paint Your Passageways
Wall decor isn't just about hanging something new in your space—it can also be about calling more attention to a feature already in the room. In this entryway by Emil Dervish, a gorgeous cobalt blue door steals the show. To bring even more drama, he extended the paint around the doorframe and the wall up, finishing in an arched shape.
Make It Work
In a small space, all your decor needs to work hard for you—there’s no such thing as just an aesthetic pick. For a wall decor idea that marries form with function, look no further than a decorative shelf. This version, seen in a project by Amanda Jacobs, combines decorative carvings with useful hooks and space for trinkets.
Stick to a Tight Palette
Minimalist, modern interiors can still incorporate wall decor, so long as it whispers instead of screams. In this serene bedroom designed by Studio DIAA, a pair of framed prints—featuring airy white frames and a thick white —add a touch of visual interest without compromising the neutral, uncluttered atmosphere.
Highlight Emerging Talent
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder—especially when it comes to art. Instead of hanging up a pretty piece that ultimately has no sentimental value to you, why not highlight the tiniest artists in your home? This Texas home is the perfect example, giving prominence to finger paintings over figure paintings.
Choose a Theme
One of the great things about wall art is that "meaningful" pieces can take a different form for each person. In this space by designer Jenny Dina Kirschner, that ethos manifested itself as a gallery wall of stunning portraits, most of which were sourced from Chairish or other antique dealers.
Pick Up a Paintbrush
A mural can be a beautiful addition to any room, especially when it's designed to lend movement and mood to a space. In designer Katie Hodges' daughter's bedroom, a botanical-inspired mural by Christopher Canullo dances above the crib.
Play Into a Palette
Equal parts grand and laid back, this foyer designed by Anthony Baratta is the perfect (literal) blueprint to follow if you're looking to decorate a formal entrance that still feels unfussy and comfortable. Framed quilted textiles take center stage, but they also help bring the high ceilings down to a human scale when hung over wallpaper.
Skip the Hardware
Whether you're a renter or just tool-phobic, you'll be relieved to learn that picking up a hammer and nails isn't the only way to add wall decor to your space. A designer-approved trick we love? Leaning your frames. In this media room by Michael Ellison, several pieces of art lean casually staggered on the shelving unit.
Switch Up Shapes
Gone are the days when there was one formula (see: structured, geometric, and organized) for the gallery wall. Now, anything goes—including mixing up the shape of your frames. In this charming space by Jeffrey Dungan, a collection of vintage sketches and paintings takes on many forms, from oval and square to rectangle.
Skew Your Perspective
Sometimes all it takes to refresh a room is to look at it from a slightly different perspective. Instead of hanging the painting above the bed in this room from our 2023 Whole Home, designer Rasheeda Gray of Gray Space Interiors placed it to the left of the bedroom, intentionally forcing all eyes to the stunning piece.
Double The Fun
What's better than one oversized piece of wall art? Two, of course! In this bright living room by AP Design House, two massive canvases fill the large wall, lending a quiet but textural background to the contemporary space.
Spotlight Ceramics
For wall decor that adds texture and dimension to a space—not to mention acts as a conversation starter—consider raiding your kitchen cabinets. Plates are a perennially beloved (and playfully offbeat) decor item, cleverly adding pattern and color. In this beachy escape by Kevin Asbacher, the plates even work to mimic architectural features in the space, like the porthole window.
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Frame Multiple Mirrors
To create a room that looks good from every angle, consider hanging a "gallery wall" of mirrors. This treatment works especially well in smaller rooms that may only have one (or no) source of light. In this bathroom by Cecilia Casagrande, a quad of looking glass—arranged at different heights—brings practicality and vintage appeal.
Highlight a Hobby
Got big love for cartography or ornithology? Pay tribute to your favorite pastime with a wall display that nods to your go-to hobby. In this project by Tina Ramchandani, a well-lit wine display acts as a way for the homeowners to showcase their love of the good stuff.
Back It Up
You can hang your art on the wall and call it a day, or you can pay special attention to choosing the right backdrop for an even bigger impact. Here, Miles Redd placed a piece of modern artwork atop a classic mural wall covering for visual contrast and just a touch of playfulness.
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