The penchant for neutral, light shades like beige and light gray (so prevalent in last year’s trending interiors) is officially over, with Homes and Gardens touting the popularity of maximalism, bright colors, biophilic design, and mixed metals. While neutral shades definitely stand the test of time and go with a myriad of accessories and accents, design-loving homeowners are now keen to embrace elements that lend their interiors warmth, artistry, and aesthetic appeal. One of the most powerful ways to do so, of course, is through wall art. From statement walls to framed photographs, wall design is a magnificent way to change up your color scheme and mood, while also reflecting profound values like sustainability and a love of nature. Read on to discover the hottest trends in wall embellishments.
Natural Wooden Frames
The biophilic design is undoubtedly one of the most powerful movements in interior design, owing to its alignment with natural living. This movement aims to bring nature indoors in the form of indoor plants (floor and hanging plants and indoor trees), fabrics and art representing nature, and natural materials such as solid wood. In terms of wall art, this look can be achieved through wall frames made of oak, ebony, pine, and indeed any wooden material. Frames made of wood obtained from sustainable forests are ideal, though reclaimed wood is also making its mark in both framing and decorative art pieces.
Statement Walls Representing Nature
Brands like de Gournay and Griffin & Wong, which specialize in hand-painted luxury wallpapers, are stunning design buffs with a myriad of designs representing the most beautiful elements of nature. The delicacy and vibrancy of these wallpapers are ideal for statement walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and even bathrooms. From delicate trees to vividly hued birds, gigantic leaves to tiny floral motifs, there is a design to suit any style, from traditional to modernistic. Griffin & Wong has a beautiful collection with a black background and brightly painted pink and lilac flowers, as well as bright turquoise peacocks and multicolored parrots.
Personalized Wall Art
Artificial Intelligence may be taking over a myriad of industries ranging from marketing to graphic design, but human ingenuity is as resilient as ever, and nowhere is this more evident than in the growing popularity of personalized wall art. People are reasserting the importance of art as an individualistic act; one that is a means of human self-expression and a medium through which to display innovation and creativity. As such, home dwellers are creating and framing large-scale works of art such as abstract paintings and photographs or purchasing these works from local artists.
Mixed Metals
Few things add warmth and light simultaneously to a home like metals and when it comes to wall art, mixing hues and textures is all the rage. Bronze, silver, copper, and yellow gold leaf frames stand proudly side by side, not only in the form of frames but also in the shape of designer pendant lighting, decorative pieces, and pots. If this trend piques your interest, try mixing matte and gleaming textures in your choice of frames.
Nature-Centered Subjects
Paintings and photographs are both displaying nature-centric subjects in cool hues like green and blue. Marine imagery (shells, fish, and other ocean creatures) also features strongly in wallpaper, sketches, paintings, and mosaic art for walls. This is due in no small part to the proven benefits of nature when it comes to soothing stress and promoting a calm, happy mood.
Trends such as maximalism and biophilic designs are heavily influencing wall art. Fashionable interiors are currently displaying a wide array of natural materials and nature-inspired art in frames and wallpaper alike. Vivid colors have also made a big comeback, as has the marriage of different hues of metal.
