How to Choose Wall Art for Your Living Room

Give Your Living Room a Personalized Touch

Your living room is the space where friends and family gather, therefore adding the right wall art is imperative to create a welcoming environment. Whether you prefer abstract illustrations, line art illustrations, or nature inspired art, or something completely different, the choice is not an easy one! Selecting the correct wall art for your living room space compliments its color, size, and style, therefore it is important to get this right. In this article, I break down two key steps to consider that will help you create the living space YOU desire.

Step 1: Consider the Size of Your Living Space

The first consideration is the location where you want to put artwork. Before you can accurately determine that, understanding the size of the space you are working with is imperative. Larger living rooms require more pieces to fill up space, and this works especially well when you pair pieces together that fit a theme. Contrarily, smaller spaces demand less quantity of pieces to look complete. Some larger spaces that have a fireplace and/or mantle present unique opportunity to have a customized art-focused centerpiece in the room. A few practical examples include:

• Putting a nature based watercolor print in the center of your mantle in a larger living room to compliment family pictures and other decorations
• Pairing real or artificial plants hanging from the wall with a framed print of a butterfly or bees in a smaller living room
• Framing a beach or ocean themed watercolor print above your couch to communicate a warm, refreshing feeling

If you are looking for versatile living room artwork, explore my nature watercolor and coastal watercolor print collections.

Step 2: Choosing the Right Subject Matter that Compliments Your Space

Another important component of selecting the correct wall art is subject material. Any time someone enters your space, there is always the possibility that they could be drawn to think about the artistic decisions you have made for the room. Like understanding size, subject is equally critical to get right. Depending on the message your space is designed to communicate or the unique personality that people know you by, wall art can be a reflection of either, or both. Landing the right subject material for your living space can be grounds for positive conversation, a feel-good mentality, or inspiration for others. All of this consideration begs the question, how might choosing the correct wall art subject look? 

• For the whimsical individual that is people know to be lighthearted and playful, a digital illustration print made in a cartoon or abstract style can reflect their personality
• Incorporating prints or original paintings that depict mountains, lakes, or other destinations communicates an natural home theme and indicates your appreciation for the outdoors

Call to Action

Choosing the right artwork to decorate your living room is all about about knowing self and space. Once you discover the balance between what you like and what will compliment your living space, you are certain to select artwork that is satisfactory. Remember, finding the right pieces can be a process. I encourage you to not quit until you design a space you love and want to spend time in... you got this!