ENHANCE YOUR LIVING ROOM WALL DECOR WITH MINTED
Styling a home is an art form in itself and when it comes to decorating your living room, there are lots of things to consider. The questions to ask include: How large should the artwork be? Which walls should I decorate? Should I purchase an art print or canvas? How high should I hang my art? What style and color should the frame be? What colors complement my space the best? No matter how you choose to answer these questions and decorate your home, Minted provides you with plenty of wall art ideas for the living room to complement your unique vision. Choose from close to 100 limited edition curated designs that span many techniques and genres. Or browse our full fine art collection made up of over 3,000 original designs.
CONSIDERATIONS & IDEAS WHEN STYLING A LIVING ROOM
The living room is the most likely place in your home you will entertain visitors. Whether you host a cocktail hour, dinner party, or movie night, this backbone of the house is usually the largest room that can accommodate the most people. Therefore, it’s important that the artwork you select for your living room not only appeals to you and the immediate family but is also appealing to a broader audience. So where do you start when selecting living room art? Here are some things to keep in mind as you start brainstorming:
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Don’t be afraid to go big: The living room is traditionally the largest and most centrally used room in the house. Because of this, it is the perfect room to showcase a larger piece of artwork that makes a statement. Truth be told, small artwork might seem a bit out of place, unless you use a collection of smaller pieces to create a gallery wall. Minted carries a wide variety of framed wall art for the living room, with larger sizes including 44” x 44”, 40” x 54”, 44” x 60”, and 48” x 70”.
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Tie into a color theme: The goal isn’t necessarily to “match” living room art paintings with everything else present in the room, but rather to complement colors and designs that might already exist. Consider how artwork will look with the accent colors of pillows, curtains, and other furniture in the room. Consider black and white designs as well, as those colors pair nicely with almost anything. Some of Minted’s shoppable selections allow you to toggle between numerous color options for the same work of art, so you can opt for a color that best suits your tastes.
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It’s all about style: How is your living room currently styled? If you have tropical plants, experiment with how your wall decor can play off that. If you love faux fur throws and a rustic look, consider artwork that could complement it. Or if you have a more minimalist approach to your furniture and decor, find a piece of minimalist art that makes a statement and ties in nicely. In general, try to avoid clashing styles that seem out of place.
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Symmetry as design chemistry: Consider symmetry, natural lines, and white space. Even if you are arranging a gallery wall with a collection of artwork, take into account where windows are aligned, where the TV is, the fireplace placement, the location of a doorway, and other architectural elements.
FIND A MEDIUM AND STYLE THAT APPEALS TO YOU
Minted’s art is sourced from independent artists all over the world. Each limited edition piece was hand-crafted in an artist’s personal studio or workspace. Because our artists come from so many artistic backgrounds and training, you can sort through hundreds of diverse looks for your living room art. Know what you're looking for? Use our filters at the top of this page to narrow down your search or consider some of the below looks:
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Photography: If you love the great outdoors, you’ll appreciate a beautiful black-and-white photo of the woods or a shot of a stunning coastline. Appreciate city vibes by selecting a portrait of Paris or New York City at night. And if you’re looking for a statement piece, opt for a piece from a collection called “flower people.” It’s as curious as it sounds!
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Abstract: Minted’s abstract artists use various mediums, styles, and textures to create one-of-a-kind art. Choose from symmetrical and asymmetrical art, delight in interconnected circles, colorful swirls, and black and white geometric patterns. If it’s a painting for the living room wall, abstract work will almost always be a conversation starter.
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Painting: Select a piece of artwork based on the subject matter, but also the medium. As you look through Minted’s paintings, consider whether acrylic paintings like textured and layered swirls are right for your space, or if a watercolor painting made up of beautiful hues strikes your fancy. Minted has a wide variety of painting subjects and mediums available.
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Geometric/Patternwork: This type of artwork can add a modern twist and a sense of satisfaction based on its order and precision. Choose from paintings of colorful rows, contrasting geometric shapes, half-circles dancing across a canvas, and more.
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Modern: Expression in modern artwork comes in many forms. Rather than focusing on people, it focuses on scenes. Choose from photographs of seaside towns and bridges. Opt for abstract paintings in a variety of colors that include gold flecks. Revel in bold landscapes, floral designs, and geometric patterns.
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Vintage: Vintage prints sometimes transport the viewer back to a distinct time in history. Explore photography of aged technology, landscape paintings of underdeveloped regions, or design techniques that may have been forgotten.
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Minimalist: Depending on your decor, living room art may best fit the room if it is minimalist. Black and white abstract brush strokes, simple photos of foggy forests and beach piers, and geometric and colorful designs are the perfect way to make a simple statement on your walls.
FIND THE PERFECT PIECE FOR YOUR SPACE
Minted provides tools to customize your living room art selection so it fits perfectly in your space. Once you select a piece of artwork, we let you:
- Change the colorway: For many paintings and pieces of artwork, there is an option to change the color theme so it meshes perfectly with your home decor.
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Pick a size: Whether you’re looking for an art piece to rest on an end table or a large statement piece to mount above the couch, we have sizes big and small. On the smaller end, select a 5” x 7” piece. We have designs available in landscape, portrait, and square orientations.
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Choose the printing format: Opt to print your selection on fine art paper and mount it behind plexiglass or consider a canvas art look for the living room.
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Pick a frame style: Once you’ve decided whether to go with an art print or a canvas, you can complete the look with a luxe frame selection. Our frame materials include walnut wood, natural raw wood, or chic matte black or matte brass metal frames.
