Create stunning interiors room-by-room with the right wall art! From bold living rooms to playful kids’ spaces, here’s how to choose, arrange, and style art—using formats like canvas, metal, glass, and posters—for every space in your Australian home.
Living Room Canvas Styling
The living room deserves standout pieces that balance scale, colour, and personality.
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Choose a Focal Point Art Piece: Opt for one large canvas above the sofa (about ⅔–¾ of its width)
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Gallery Walls with Cohesion: Group 3–5 framed prints or posters in a mix of sizes and frame styles, a trend shown on House Beautiful’s styled gallery sets .
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Add Texture & Layers: Mix canvas with woven pieces, glass décor, or metal sculptures to create depth, inspired by stylistic advice from Architectural Digest
Pro Tips:
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Match artwork to your wall tone (warm neutral art on warm-toned walls, cooler palettes on cooler walls)
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Use wall ledges to layer and rotate art for flexible styling .
Bedroom Styling
Aim for calm and personal expression in the bedroom.
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Tranquil Canvas Series: Choose serene nature or abstract canvases in muted, complimentary palettes to set a relaxed mood .
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Symmetry Above the Bed: Hang two identical framed prints on either side of a central light fixture or mirror.
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Lean Art for Soft Ambience: Use art ledges or lean larger pieces on dressers to maintain a casual, cozy feel.
Kitchen Wall Art
The kitchen is perfect for durable, easy-clean formats like metal and glass.
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Metal Prints Bathroom Australia/ Kitchen Use: Metal prints shine here—they resist heat, moisture, and cooking splatters. Have glossy or brushed finishes for sleek, modern kitchens.
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Small Gallery Grids: Group a set of spice-themed posters or food art in frames to inject character while keeping color coordination.
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Bold Statement Splashbacks: A glass print behind the stove not only adds colour but is easy to clean—stylish AND functional.
Bathroom Wall Art
Bathrooms need humidity-resistant and compact art choices.
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Mini Metal Prints or Glass Art: Opt for small metal or glass prints in alcoves or above towel rails for moisture-proof elegance.
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Framed Posters in Glass Cases: Use sealed frames with protective backing to guard against steam and moisture.
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Mirror-Framed Art: Integrate art into mirrored or framed splashbacks to amplify light and space.
Kids’ Room Artwork
Kids' rooms are for fun, creativity, and growth.
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Poster Prints for Playful Vibes: Choose durable posters with favourite characters, alphabet charts, maps—easy to swap as interests change.
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Canvas Keepsake Art: Milestone moments, family photos, or hand-drawn art look great on canvas and feel personal.
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Interactive Art Corner: Use corkboard framed prints so kids can pin drawings or photos themselves—turning wall art into a creative feature.
Using Format and Material Strategically
| Room | Recommended Formats | Styling Approach |
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| Living Room | Canvas, framed posters, mixed media | Large statement art, gallery walls, layered textures |
| Bedroom | Canvas, metal | Soothing hues, symmetrical arrangements, applied accents |
| Kitchen | Metal, glass | Durable finishes + small thematic groupings |
| Bathroom | Mini metal/glass prints, sealed posters | Compact, moisture-resistant, above fixtures |
| Kids’ Room | Posters, canvas, interactive boards | Fun designs, easy swaps, hands-on artwork |
Quick Styling Takeaways
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Scale Right – Big walls = bold pieces; small walls = grouped mini prints.
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Mix Formats – Blend canvas, metal, glass, and posters for texture and interest.
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Function Meets Style – Use metal/glass in wet areas; canvas/posters in dry zones.
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Create Cohesion – Coordinate art with wall color and room accents for harmony.
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Make It Personal – Add memorable art, kid creations, or travel maps for authenticity.
