Elevate Your Home's Aesthetic with Unique Art Pieces

Elevated Magazines
Aug 28
5 min read

Art can completely change the look and atmosphere of any room. Are you sick and tired of living in a bland and generic-looking house? Do you wish you had a little more fun in your home decor?

In this article, you will learn exactly how to choose the art and wall decor that will turn your house into a home you never want to leave.

What You Will Learn

Why Wall Art Is Your Home's Game Changer
How To Choose Art That Actually Works
The Psychology Behind Great Wall Decor
Smart Ways To Display Your Collection

Why Wall Art Is Your Home's Game Changer

Wall art accounts for 75% of the wall decor market in the US.

That is not a coincidence. Wall art is the fastest and most effective way to transform any space. You can repaint the walls and buy new furniture, but none of that will make your house feel like home as quickly as the right piece of art.

Your walls are like a blank canvas, and each empty space is a wasted opportunity to express yourself through decor. Your home should be a reflection of you, and your walls are where that begins.

But it is also about much more than just looks. Great wall art also has the power to create an emotional connection and make you feel good when you walk into a room.

The best part is that you don't have to spend an arm and a leg on designer pieces to make it happen. Companies like Wallboss offer an incredible selection of wall art and decor at budget-friendly prices.

The Psychology Behind Great Wall Decor

Did you know that a recent survey found that 51% of people chose artworks they felt were meaningful to their homes over artworks that merely looked nice?

This is not surprising since our brains respond much better to meaningful art than to random decoration. The mere fact that you spend time and money choosing pieces that speak to you on a personal level…

Reduces your stress levels
Makes you feel more connected to the space
Transforms your home into a sanctuary

But what makes a piece of art "meaningful" in the first place?

It can be many things: a travel photo from your last vacation, an abstract work in your favorite colors, or a quote print that inspires you every day.

The key is to choose pieces that are meaningful to you, not ones that are trendy on social media.

How To Choose Art That Actually Works

Here is where most people make a critical mistake. They walk into a store (or open an online store) and buy the first artwork they find that looks "nice." Then they hang it on their wall, and…

It just does not work.

The problem is that great wall art is not about individual pieces.

It's about creating a curated aesthetic in which every element complements each other to create a home you love. Here is how to do it:

Start with your color palette:

Before you purchase your first artwork, determine which colors will be present throughout your house. These become your "anchor colors."

Choose pieces with your colors:

Every piece of art you buy must include at least one of your anchor colors. This will create a visual harmony between pieces that might otherwise clash.

Scale and proportion:

This is where most people go wrong. A tiny photo on a massive wall will look out of place, while a huge canvas in a small room will seem overwhelming. As a general rule, your art should take up 60-75% of the space on a wall. On a couch, this means that the artwork (or gallery wall) should be around two-thirds of the sofa's width.

Mix it up:

You don't have to use the same style of art throughout the house. Mix things up with canvas prints, metal prints, framed photos, and even textured or 3D wall art.

Smart Ways To Display Your Collection

Gallery walls are very trendy at the moment, but here is a secret you do not know.

Most people's gallery walls are awful!

Why is that? It is so because many people just throw some frames on the wall and hope for the best.

If you want to create a gallery wall that is stylish and not a total disaster, here is my secret method.

The Paper Template Method

Cut paper templates in the size of your frames.
Tape them to the wall and move them around until you find the perfect arrangement.
Pro tip: Always start with your largest piece and then arrange smaller ones around it.
Follow The 2-3 Inch Rule: Keep your spacing consistent between artworks, and 2-3 inches between frames is a good rule of thumb.
Create Visual Balance: Distribute heavy and light pieces evenly. A "heavy" piece might have dark colors and a thick frame, while a "light" piece will have the opposite.

Making Your Home Uniquely Yours

Did you know that around 70% of consumers say they want personalized home decor?

But what does "personalized" mean, anyway?

Personalized decor doesn't have to have your name printed on it. Personalized decor is all about pieces that reflect…

Your experiences
Your values
Your aesthetics
Your life.

For instance, if you live a minimalist lifestyle, you want to decorate your home with minimalist pieces and neutral colors. But if you love making a bold statement, you should choose vibrant colors and more dramatic decor.

Smart Wall Art Mistakes To Avoid

Before you spend a ton of money on wall art, let me save you from some major pitfalls.

Mistake #1: Hanging Everything Too High

The center of your wall art should be 57-60 inches from the floor. Most people hang their art way too high, which makes it look like it has nothing to do with the room.

Mistake #2: Matchy-Matchy Colors

Your wall art doesn't have to match your sofa to the last inch. In fact, it is often better to introduce some complementary colors.

Mistake #3: Ignoring The Light

Beautiful wall art in the wrong light is a waste of money. If your wall is far from a window, make sure you add accent lighting for your decor.

Mistake #4: Following Trends

Decor trends change every year, but your personal style does not. Choose pieces that you genuinely like, not because everyone else is doing it.

The Investment That Keeps Giving

Quality wall art is not an expense. It is an investment that keeps on giving.

Here is why:

Pieces that are truly meaningful to you will never go out of style.
The right wall art will stay with you for years, while you might change other decor elements around it.
Well-chosen wall art actually makes your home more valuable in the real estate market. Agents report that buyers fall in love with houses with "good decor" faster and are willing to pay more for them.
The best return on investment is the happiness and satisfaction you feel living in a space that is truly your own.