Paintings, sculpture, and other kinds of artsy living room design items are more than just pretty pieces to display—they can reflect your personality and show people who you are. Take your cues from these artsy living room design ideas for a creative and stunning home!

How To Achieve An Artsy Living Room Design In Your Home

I wouldn’t call myself an art collector, but rather someone who knows that art is meant to be a reflection of real people and should be shared with the world! Art puts us in the shoes and mind of an artist and gives us a better understanding of other people. It’s also one of the best ways to learn about a new culture—whether you see their paintings, read their books, watch their movies, or look at their homes. So why not reflect this human need for art in an artsy living room design? The living rooms I’ll be showing you are simply stunning because they show how art and design go hand-in-hand to create a real home.

1. Fill Your Walls

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Walls filled with paintings are a dream come true for someone who wants an artsy living room design. You don’t have to buy expensive paintings from big-named artists either! What’s important is that you like the artwork and you think it looks good in your living room.

2. Make And Frame Your Own

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Photographs count as art, too! They capture specific moments in your life—and isn’t that what art is? For an extra artsy living room design touch, go black and white or sepia. And splurge on frames!

3. Go Big At Home

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If your art style is more contemporary or modern, big canvases and large paintings are the way to go. You don’t have to fill your walls if you don’t want to, but a huge painting will make a statement. And you won’t have to add any other decor!

4. Don’t Be Limited To Paintings and Frames

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The best way to turn your home into an artsy space? Think like an artist and live like an artist. That includes thinking of new ways to express yourself. Turn your wall into an installation or turn sculptures into functional pieces, sky’s the limit!

5. Have A Theme For Your Art, Too

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Be the curator of your own home! Pick artwork with a common theme or style to make your artsy living room design even more convincing. Whether it’s pop art or traditional landscapes, your family and guests will love the museum-like experience!

6. Match Your Furniture To Your Art

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While some people think this lessens the value of art, from a design standpoint I think it’s so important that your art looks good with the rest of your living room. Don’t put a painting in your room simply because it’s expensive or you want to display it! Have a purpose and a story behind your choices and placement—makes for great conversation, too.

7. Go Beyond Your Walls

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Who says you can only hang paintings on walls? Explore bookshelves, chairs, even the floor if you’re adventurous (and it doesn’t clash with your beliefs)!

8. Make A Statement

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The first time I saw this room I was awestruck! It’s such a simple and clean space, but the artwork makes a huge impact. I can’t get enough of the contrast between the modern lamp and traditional painting. This is my new #HomeGoal!

9. Embrace Color

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On the design side, art in your living room can also give it a much-needed pop of color. This painting centerpiece is so quaint and makes a formal living room much warmer and family-friendly.

10. Make Different and Unique Choices

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Ultimately, an artsy living room design is best achieved when you are your unique self. We all have different preferences, senses of style, and tastes in art—embrace yours! An artsy living room design can be your way of showing who you truly are, if you have no other chance to do so.

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All this inspiration is making me want to step up my artsy living room design game! Art is for everyone, it’s one of the few things in this world that goes beyond our differences—it’s not just for the rich or lucky few. Share your artsy living room designs with me in the comments section below!

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Originally posted on January 17, 2017 @ 10:35 PM