31 wall decor ideas

Gone are the days when sprucing up your walls is left to choosing a paint colour! We’ve got all the wall décor ideas you could wish for and will be showing you how to style wall art for each room in your home.

Ideas for wall decoration in living room

The living room, also known as the lounge, sitting room or front room tends to be the main space of the home. Perfect for kicking back and watching a movie, reading the newspaper, writing a journal or playing games, this room is one of the most versatile, and it needs to feel that way!  Creating an environment that makes you feel both comfortable and inspired can be tricky, which is why some of these looking at how to coordinate wall art is so helpful!

1. Globetrot from your sofa

Inspire your next adventure! Whilst globes have been popular in previous years, using a luxury-looking map artwork to dress the wall will have you daydreaming about where to next.

2. Add texture - from floor to ceiling

Mix up textures for a luxury gallery wall. Gallery walls use combinations of art to create the illusion of a larger space. Use 3D porcelain artwork as the main focal point and complement with similar coloured prints or fibre textures. 

3. Shelve the momento’s, not the memories!

Use unique shelving to add pops of colour to your books and family keepsakes you’ve collected over the years. These adjustable shelves allow you to upgrade your look over the years and so will move with the times as you do.

4. Inject gorgeous greenery

Using plants to decorate is something that has become ever popular, as you may have started to see in examples such as living walls and vertical gardens. Using hanging planters allows for much more control without removing that natural feel.

5. Make an impact with abstract

This bold art style creates a modern vibe by layering onto your dark-painted background. Using contrasting colours in your abstract wall art makes for an eye-catching piece! 

6. Exhibit your artwork treasures

And create a classic gallery wall. The varied style of artwork that can be incorporated into this look means that you can continue to personalise over the years. Using a combination of shapes and sizes for your chosen frames, combine personal favourites of your family with whichever framed art suits the style of your room at the time. Top tip: keep the frames and just swap out the prints and photographs as you keep it up to date! But how high should you hang wall art? The higher up the art goes on a gallery wall, the larger your space will appear. 

7. Become a fan

Adding texture to your walls using 3D products is all the rage, and these woven grass fans will bring an exotic touch to your wall decor.

8. Make them smile

Add a catchphrase! If you’re looking to add colour and fun to your walls, brightly coloured catchphrase prints are a great way to break up a plain colour scheme. Seize the day!

9. Go classy

Love simplicity? Line art is the perfect way to draw in the eye, and suits a wide range of interior styles. Keep it singular for a contemporary look or use the neutral colour palette to complement your gallery wall. 

10. Wicker your wall

Believe it or not, basket walls are a really popular way to jazz up your wall space! Using a trio of multicoloured baskets provides variety and colour. You can never have too many! 

Because the styles and options are endless when it comes to modern wall art, this presents many questions. What is a good size for wall art? According to canvaspop, as a guide, your wall art should take up 60%-75% of the available wall space, i.e wall space that isn’t covered by furniture or mouldings. 

How to arrange wall art? If you are layering different pieces, a general rule of thumb is to use your most prominent pieces in the centre, and then add smaller pieces heading outwards.

Back to the inspiration now - and we’re travelling to the dining room yet to take a glance at how to choose wall art for dining room ideas.

Dining room wall art ideas

11. Deepen the contrast

A really popular style for the dining room at the moment is dark and rich colour schemes. We often see a darker colour scheme accented with a feature wall, and this vintage wallpaper is no exception. This environment creates the perfect vibe for a dinner party!

12. Keep it mono

When monochrome is “oh so” on trend, you want art that will fit into this style. We love these classy ocean wall art pieces which look striking against a plain background. Got a larger wall space? Why not try something like this monochrome abstract mirrored wall art to create a subtle focal point. 

13. Free your mind

The power of three! Birds in flight give a freeing and relaxed vibe, and what better way to showcase them than whilst you dine.

14. Add ornamental statue decor

An animal theme is a common choice for the dining room, and using animal-themed wall art is a tradition that dates back centuries. We prefer more modern pieces these days, especially when they fit our colour scheme perfectly! 

15. Don’t just drink the wine - display it!

Want to keep your wine selection to hand without having to nip back to the kitchen? Wine makes a beautiful wall decoration and you can choose to use decorative bottles or ones you plan to drink at your dinner parties. 

The wonderful thing about a lot of on-trend wall decor currently is its versatility. So many looks can be replicated across all rooms in your house. But we don’t just need to think of those traditional rooms like your bedroom or kitchen. Maximising the wall space in your hallway, landing or office nook is a great way to keep showcasing your style in your home.

16. Showcase “your song”

We’ve all got a special song that takes us back to a moment or period of time in our lives. Using arty lyric prints to capture the lyrics of these songs is now ever popular and is a stylish way to ensure you don’t forget your song.

17. Take a trip down memory lane

Create a memory board! These are super popular to personalise bedrooms but are equally handy to keep reminders and invitations on in the kitchen. Simply clip on and clip off the most recent keepsakes to make you smile when you need them.

18. Soften the style

Add some tropical colours with a canvas wall hanging. These come in all shapes and sizes, and adding softer furnishings is a great way to impact the ambience in the room. These look great hung above a bed or enhance the style of your living room.

19. Take art to the next level

Beaded wall art is becoming so popular and is a wonderful way to showcase a dramatic piece of wall art. Made by hand, these Malang wall art pieces are inspired by Indonesian culture. 

20. Go shabby chic

In a rustic, shabby chic style home you’ll often find plenty of handmade wall art. Sculptural part pieces with a retro vibe like this pina colada frame, are a beautiful way to add a touch of love and care to your space. 

21. Get a closer look

Close-up photography provides a unique perspective of a natural object that you wouldn't otherwise see. Using this method produces high-quality wall art that is both intriguing and calming. Keeping these in a black and white theme makes this style perfect for any room, but we love using them to style your bedroom. 

22. One for the foodies

If you’re a food lover and not afraid to show it, why not add a fun food-themed print to your kitchen or dining area? These modern-style food prints add vibrancy and style to your home. Just be careful, you may get some tummies rumbling when you have guests over!

23. A breath of fresh air

Don’t forget - wall decor isn’t just for the inside! Styling your outdoor space is just as important, especially whilst we are in the summer months. Use wall-mounted flower pots to showcase your latest blooms and brighten up your outdoor seating area. 

24. Mirror mirror on the wall….

Whilst mirrors have so many functional purposes, we love layering multiple mirrors of all shapes and sizes to create a unique style on your walls. These Nogu Rattan style mirrors look great together and the natural finish makes them super versatile for any background.

Don’t just take our word for it though! We absolutely love seeing how creative our La Redoute customers get with their favourite wall art picks. Here are our Top 5 wall art inspirations, styled by our very own customers:

25. We absolutely love @thecoxleyhouse's example of our multipurpose shelves & desk all in one. Add decor to plain walls whilst utilising a small nook to create an office space - genius! 

26. What a gorgeous bedroom! Our Jutlo basket decor adds some neutral texture to the otherwise monochrome-themed room for @the.wendy.house_67. 

27. Thanks so much to @homesbyzoe for creating this cool video on styling her kitchen with our Hiba metal shelves. Love what you’ve done with them!

28. We think the quirkier the mirror shape, the better, and luckily so does @my_colourfulsquares. This gorgeous gold statement mirror really complements the bed frame and provides a lovely contrast with the striking wallpaper - so unique!

29. This greenery against the deep shade of the walls is everything! Using our Macramaté rope planter has brought a beautiful pop of colour to this room. 

We hope you enjoy jazzing up your wall space this summer. If we’ve learned one thing, it’s that the wall space doesn’t have to be in a particular room to really make a difference to your home! Hallways and downstairs toilets can’t be forgotten, and hopefully today you will find a style for every budding interior designer.

Finished your wall decor and are ready to kick back in the garden? Check out our blog on making the most of your garden this summer!