Month: December 2025

Neutral interiors are calm, timeless and easy to live with – but they can sometimes feel a little too plain if there is nothing to catch the eye.

Natural wall art is one of the easiest ways to add personality without losing that soft, quiet atmosphere you love.

At Home Art Studio, many of our pieces are made from agate, crystal, stone, paper and coastal textures. Here are some simple ideas for styling them in a neutral home.

1. Start with a calm base

A neutral room doesn’t mean “all white”, but it usually has:

• Light walls (off-white, warm beige, very light greys)
• Soft fabrics (linen, cotton, wool)
• Timber, stone or textured materials

Before you choose artwork, look at:

• Your sofa fabric and rug
• The colour of your timber (warm, cool, light, dark)
• Any existing metal accents (black, brass, chrome)

Your wall art should sit comfortably among these elements, not fight with them.

2. Use natural materials to add quiet interest

Different materials bring different feelings into a neutral space:

Agate and crystal pieces

• Add a gentle sense of luxury and depth
• Work well with brass, marble and warm timber
• Look beautiful in living rooms, dining areas and entries

Paper and sola flower pieces

• Feel soft, romantic and tactile
• Perfect for bedrooms, nurseries and reading corners
• Pair well with linen bedding, curtains and cushions

Coastal and starfish-inspired pieces

• Bring in a relaxed, beach-house atmosphere
• Combine nicely with jute rugs, light timber and soft blue/seafoam accents
• Great for living rooms, guest rooms and holiday homes

You don’t need to match everything exactly – just make sure the textures are friendly to each other.

3. Keep your palette limited

One of the strengths of a neutral interior is that it is not full of competing colours. To keep that feeling:

• Choose artwork where the main colours are neutrals plus one or two accent tones
• Repeat those accent tones elsewhere in the room:
  • A cushion
  • A throw
  • A small vase or book cover

For example:

• A coastal artwork with soft sand and pale blue → add a pale blue cushion and a natural jute rug
• An agate artwork with warm caramel tones → add a caramel leather cushion and a brass lamp

This creates a quiet connection between the art and the rest of the room.

4. Balance calm areas and “statement” areas

Even the calmest room needs one or two points of focus.

Think of your room in zones:

• Calm zones – plain walls, simple furniture, empty surfaces
• Feature zones – above the sofa, above the bed, at the end of a hallway, over a console table

Place your wall art in the feature zones and keep the surrounding area simple. Avoid:

• Too many small items crowded around the artwork
• Competing patterns (busy cushions, busy rug, busy artwork all at once)

Instead:

• Let the artwork breathe with some empty wall around it
• Keep decor below it low and simple: a plant, a stack of books, a bowl or candle

5. Mix sizes, but keep the feeling consistent

You don’t have to use the same size artwork in every room, but the overall feeling should be consistent:

• Living room: one larger focal piece or a pair
• Bedroom: medium piece above the bed
• Hallways and nooks: smaller vertical pieces or a simple pair

To keep the style consistent:

• Choose pieces with similar framing styles
• Stay within a similar palette (for example warm neutrals + soft blues, or warm neutrals + stone tones)

This makes your home feel like one calm story, not separate, competing rooms.

6. Remember that every piece is slightly unique

With natural materials such as agate, stone and paper:

• Each piece may have minor variations in colour, pattern and texture
• This is part of their charm and what makes them feel more like art than mass-printed posters

In our product descriptions at Home Art Studio, we note:

• The main materials used
• The approximate size
• Styling notes and care information

Styled room images are created as digital mockups for inspiration. For planning and measuring, always rely on the listed dimensions.

7. Take your time and enjoy the process

Styling your home with wall art doesn’t have to be rushed. You can:

• Start with one key piece for your living room
• Live with it for a while
• Then add a smaller piece to your bedroom or entry later

If you are unsure whether a particular artwork suits your space:

• Take a photo of your room in natural daylight
• Note the approximate size of your wall or furniture
• Share it with us via our contact page and tell us which pieces you are considering

We are happy to offer suggestions so you can choose confidently and create a home that feels calm, personal and quietly beautiful.

Choosing wall art is exciting – but the question that stops most people is simple:

“What size should I get?”

When art is too small, it looks lost on the wall. When it’s too big, it can overwhelm the room. The good news is that a few simple guidelines can make your decision much easier.

At Home Art Studio, we design and photograph each piece with real rooms in mind. Here are some practical tips to help you pick the right size for your space.

1. Above a sofa: aim for two-thirds of the sofa width

For most living rooms, the wall above the sofa is the main spot for artwork. A good starting point:

• Choose a piece (or grouping of pieces) that is around 60–75% of the sofa width.

Example:

• Sofa width: 210 cm
• Ideal artwork width: about 125–155 cm in total
  • One large piece, or
  • Two or three pieces hung together as a set

If you choose a single artwork that is much narrower than the sofa (for example only 80 cm wide above a 220 cm sofa), it can look too small and “float” in the middle of the wall.

2. Above a bed: keep it close to the bedhead

For bedrooms, the artwork should feel connected to the bed, not drifting in the middle of the wall.

Simple rules:

• Aim for 50–80% of the bed width
• Hang it 10–25 cm above the bedhead
• Keep enough space to the ceiling so the wall doesn’t feel crowded

For a queen bed (around 153–160 cm wide):

• A single large piece around 100–130 cm wide works well
• Or a pair of smaller pieces side by side

3. For narrow walls and hallways: go vertical

Tall, slim artworks are perfect for:

• Hallways
• Narrow sections of wall near doors
• Spaces between windows or wardrobes

Vertical pieces:

• Draw the eye upwards
• Make ceilings feel higher
• Add interest without taking up too much horizontal space

Look for sizes like:

• 30 × 60 cm
• 40 × 80 cm
• Or a pair of pieces stacked vertically

4. Consider how bold you want the artwork to feel

Size is not just a measurement – it’s a statement.

Ask yourself:

• Do I want this piece to be the main focus of the room?
• Or do I want it to be a calm accent that supports the rest of the decor?

In general:

• Large artworks (for example 60 × 90 cm and above)
  • Work well as a main focal point
  • Suit simple, uncluttered walls
• Medium artworks (around 40–60 cm)
  • Great for above small consoles, reading chairs or in gallery walls
• Small artworks (under 40 cm)
  • Best grouped together or placed in more intimate areas (nooks, shelves, bedside)

5. Use tape or paper to test the size

Before you commit, you can “preview” the size on your wall using:

• Painter’s tape
• Paper cut to the size of the artwork
• Or a light pencil outline (if you are confident it can be cleaned)

Steps:

1. Measure the artwork size from the product page
2. Mark out a rectangle on the wall using tape or paper
3. Step back and look at it from different angles in the room
4. Ask: does it feel comfortable, or should it be larger/smaller?

This simple step removes a lot of guesswork.

6. Remember: styled photos are inspiration, not exact scale

At Home Art Studio, we show styled room images to help you imagine how a piece might look in a real space. These images are created as digital mockups for inspiration.

Because rooms, furniture and camera angles vary:

• The artwork in the photo may not match the exact size in your home
• The best guide is always the measurements listed on the product page

This is why we always recommend:

Use the dimensions first, and the styled photos as a guide to style and feeling.

7. Still unsure? We’re here to help

If you are choosing between two sizes or thinking about combining multiple pieces on one wall, feel free to send us:

• A photo of your wall or room
• The approximate width of your sofa, bed or console
• The artworks you are considering

We’re happy to share suggestions based on proportion and balance, so you can order with more confidence and enjoy the result every day.