Create your own art wall with beautiful wall decor

Art walls are a staple in interior decor that add character and life into a room, creating a stunning focal point that allows you to display aspects of your unique personality. Putting together a wall art display can seem daunting at first, especially if you can't decide on multiple art prints that work well together and are visually varied. The solution? Mixed media gallery walls - combining prints, framed photos, wall signs, sculptures, mirrors, trays, and plates to create a harmonious display that injects life and character into a space. Today, we're exploring French Knot's top picks for wall art and wall hangings that you can use to curate your own interior aesthetic and make a beautiful art wall you will love.

Starting with Canvas Prints

If you are looking for a place to start when collecting pieces for an art wall, look no further than a canvas print or large painting. Look for prints that feature colours or motifs found throughout the rest of your interior decor, such as the landscapes and earthy tones of the farmhouse style, or the bright blues and stark whites of the Hamptons style. Large canvas prints or framed artworks should be the hero pieces of your art wall, and will anchor the rest of your wall decor. Remember to choose pieces that you will fall in love with again and again, not just something that fits the decor style you are wishing to curate.

Using Picture Frames

A great way to infuse a space with warmth and genuine personality is by displaying your own photos and prints in picture frames. While it can be tempting to create a space that looks and feels just like a showroom, a space full of memories and character is more welcoming, and will never feel dated or out of style. If you have collected small prints, artworks, or even postcards over the years, try displaying a collection of them in similar frames to create a gallery wall. Similarly, family photos make lovely display pieces, and add life and visual depth to a gallery wall. Choose frames of matching colours, or frames that complement the shades found in the photo or print, such as framing an earthy landscape with natural wood. To find beautiful frames that will look great on your art wall, check out French Knot's range of Picture Frames.

Add Wall Signs

Wall signs add a pop of personality into your art wall, and are a fantastic way to tie together a rustic or vintage aesthetic. Choose signs with uplifting or witty phrases to catch the eye and delight the viewer, or opt for antique enamel signs to evoke a sense of nostalgic charm and coziness. Wall signs make a collection of wall art feel intentional and personalised, rather than just thrown together, and are a sure-fire way to add a touch of whimsy into your decor.

Displaying Trays

You may think that you are limited to displaying prints and wall hangings on your art wall, but decor pieces such as trays provide much-needed depth and textural variation to your curation. Wood or rattan trays introduce the earthy tones and organic textures of nature, enhancing the soothing sense of connection to the outdoors, and elevating decor styles such as farmhouse, modern sanctuary, and French Provincial. If you are looking for something sleek and modern, mirrored trays add a touch of class, and have the added benefit of making a space feel larger.

Showcase Plates

We all have those "good" plates that never get used for fear of ruining them - why not display them instead! Plates come in such a variety of shapes and patterns, and help to offset the sharp lines and corners of prints and picture frames. Perhaps you have some heirloom plates with intricate traditional patterning, or an eclectic collection that you have acquired over the years. Creating an art wall is the perfect opportunity to showcase objects and souvenirs you have inherited or collected, creating a visually stunning and sentimental display.

Hanging Baskets

Incorporating hanging baskets into an art wall is a great way to add three-dimensional depth and functionality into your arrangement. Hang empty baskets on the wall to incorporate gorgeous natural tones and textures into the gallery wall, or fill baskets with plants, flowers, or foliage to inject life and vitality into the space. Baskets can also be used to hold fruit, books, or folded blankets for an element of beautiful functionality.

Tying the Look Together

Once you have decided on your main pieces and favourite items, the final step in choosing wall art is selecting small artworks or sculptural elements that tie into the overall aesthetic. Opt for mirrors and small framed prints that continue the colour theme found in the prints or frames that make up the art wall, and fill large empty spaces with trinkets and sculptural pieces such as beaded garlands, large necklaces, clocks, arrows, antique knickknacks, and holiday souvenirs. These pieces make the art wall feel complete, and adds much-needed freshness and depth. To ensure your art wall feels balanced, try staggering items with unique shapes to create symmetry, and follow the "rule of three" when grouping small objects to create a visually pleasing display.

Choosing wall art pieces is the most crucial step in creating your own art wall, and with these ideas and tips we hope to inspire you to make a captivating display in your home. To discover stunning wall art that will help you create your own art wall, explore French Knot's range of Wall Art for more style inspiration.