45 Stylish Wall Decor Ideas for Every Room

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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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.