When it comes to finishing your space, nothing quite completes a room like the right piece of art. While furniture anchors the room and lighting sets the mood, art is the soul—it brings personality, colour, and story to the space.
But how do you choose art that actually works with your home? The answer lies in your interior design style.
Here’s a guide to help you choose the right type of art according to your decor aesthetic:
1. Minimalist style: Clean lines, maximum impact
When look for art to fill a minimalist space, you want to look for:
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Abstract or geometric art
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Monochromatic or limited colour palettes
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Line drawings or black-and-white photography
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Negative space compositions
Pro tip: Let the art breathe. One large, impactful piece is often more effective than a gallery wall in a minimalist space.
2. Bohemian (Boho) style: Eclectic & expressive
Extenuate this design style with art that leans into travel photography or global-inspired prints, vibrant tapestries or woven wall hangings, vintage posters or mismatched gallery walls or botanical illustrations and free-spirited portraits
Pro tip: Mix media and frame styles to create a layered, collected-over-time look.
3. Mid-century modern: Retro with a contemporary twist
This style demands bold art with graphic prints or abstract shapes and colour-blocking.
You can also include vintage style illustrations.
Pro tip: Pair symmetrical furniture with asymmetrical art arrangements for contrast.
4. Scandinavian style: Soft, simple & serene
The art to look for with this design style can be:
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Neutral-toned landscapes or nature photography
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Minimal abstract art
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Sketches and fine-line illustrations
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Muted watercolours
Pro tip: Stick to simple frames in natural wood or white to maintain the light and airy feeling.
5. Industrial style: Raw & edgy
Black-and-white architectural photography and urban street art or graffiti-inspired prints will be perfect in this space. Think – blueprint or schematic-style illustrations or mixed media with metal or concrete textures
Pro tip: Go large-scale and lean pieces against the wall for a relaxed, loft-like feel.
6. Traditional style: Classic & timeless
In this space, you want to keep the classic and timeless feel so, oil paintings, portraits, or still life art. As well as classical landscape art and gold-framed vintage or antique art
You can consider old-world maps or botanical prints
Pro tip: A well-balanced gallery wall with symmetry and traditional frames adds elegance.
7. Modern farmhouse: Cozy & contemporary
The art to look for here is:
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Typography prints with quotes or sayings
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Rustic wood-framed landscapes
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Watercolor animals or barn scenes
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Neutral-toned abstract art
Pro tip: Mix farmhouse charm with a touch of modern—think calligraphy over your bed and a modern abstract over the fireplace.
8. Coastal style: Light, breezy, relaxed
In a coastal style space, fill the walls with ocean landscapes or aerial beach photography, seashell or coral illustrations, nautical motifs in soft blues, whites, and sandy hues or driftwood and shadowbox art.
Pro tip: Choose art that makes you feel calm and connected to nature—coastal decor thrives on that mood.
Art should reflect you—your taste, your travels, your dreams. While matching your design style is a great starting point, the best homes blend personal meaning with aesthetic harmony. So whether you’re hanging a bold modern canvas in your sleek living room or a handwoven textile in your cozy boho nook, make sure it speaks to you.
Happy decorating!
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