Wall Decor

The best place to put wall decor is anywhere you want to add some visual interest to your walls. This could be an office, a living room, a dining room, or bathroom. Wall decor is a great way to draw the eye upward, making it ideal for balancing out rooms where much of the furniture sits low.

For example, living room wall decor such as a large painting or print collection looks great above the couch or hanging over a side table. In a dining room, wall decor can go above a sideboard or between china cabinets. If you have a home office, you may choose to include some wall decor to give you something to focus on between tasks, or a decorative clock to help manage your time.

When you think of wall decor, you may think of photo frames or paintings. While these are popular decor options, wall decor encompasses much more. Wall clocks, for example, can be decorative as well as functional, as can mirrors. Lighting such as sconces can be decorative and illuminate the space.

There are many types of decorative wall art too. Paintings can feature natural scenes, people, or cities, or they can be completely abstract. Wall art can also extend beyond paintings into prints, photos, and even sculptures or other hangings. Some decor comes as a matched set of wall art for a cohesive design throughout the room.

Wallpaper is also a form of wall decor, though on a larger scale. These can be used to create an accent wall when paired with a coordinating paint color around the rest of the room. There are even peel-and-stick wallpaper options that make it easy to cover a small portion of the room.

Choosing the right wall decor comes down to preference. What kind of decor speaks to you? What will match your personal aesthetic? Maybe a painting of a field or barn would go well with your farmhouse theme. A monochrome abstract print might work well in a minimalist space. Or perhaps you’d like a funky sculpture to complement a more bohemian style.

When thinking about the type of wall decor you want, consider the space it will be in. You might not want something too distracting in a home office space, for example. Sticking to a simple art piece or something functional like a mirror or clock might work well. On the other hand, eye-catching wall art in your living or sitting room can be a fantastic conversation piece. You might go for something bold that will really draw the eye.

Consider the conditions within the space, as well. In a bathroom, you may want to steer away from soft canvases or wood frames that might warp or mold. Wall art for the kitchen may need to be easy to clean in case of food splatters or spills.

Whatever you choose, the most important thing is that you're happy with the result. There’s no wrong way to decorate your own space.