Living Rooms
Awesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and Photos
November 29, 2019
Let’s face it: bare walls can be a bit boring. Adding art brings life to your living room, but that doesn’t mean you have to hang the same old thing: paintings and photo galleries are classic, but they’re not the only way to spice up naked walls. From neon lights to living walls to suspended sculptures, we’ve rounded up some unexpected living room decor ideas for inspiration.
Living Rooms
Awesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and Photos
November 29, 2019
Let’s face it: bare walls can be a bit boring. Adding art brings life to your living room, but that doesn’t mean you have to hang the same old thing: paintings and photo galleries are classic, but they’re not the only way to spice up naked walls. From neon lights to living walls to suspended sculptures, we’ve rounded up some unexpected living room decor ideas for inspiration.
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Open the Door
1/18Open the Door
1/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Adrien Olichon
We use them every day for function, but <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/door-decor-latest-home-trend-1932387/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">doors can be decor</a>, too. From beautiful vintage barn doors to carved wooden gates, antique doors can be repurposed and affixed to the wall as bold declarations of interior style. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/hand-painted-murals-and-kaleidoscopic-doors-transform-this-sunny-house-1908089/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Rainbow Doors Transformed This Toronto Artist's Danforth Home</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosOpen the Door
PHOTO 1 of 18READ LESS -We use them every day for function, but <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/door-decor-latest-home-trend-1932387/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">doors can be decor</a>, too. From beautiful vintage barn doors to carved wooden gates, antique doors can be repurposed and affixed to the wall as bold declarations of interior style. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/hand-painted-murals-and-kaleidoscopic-doors-transform-this-sunny-house-1908089/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Rainbow Doors Transformed This Toronto Artist's Danforth Home</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Adrien Olichon
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Green Means Go
2/18Green Means Go
2/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jason Leung
We’re always fans of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/plant-filled-living-rooms-1912351/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plants in the living room</a> — they bring a natural element to the space, while also helping to purify the air — so why not transform your favourite greenery into art for the wall? Try adding plants on shelves or go big and get creative with a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/photos/diy-how-to-make-your-own-living-wall-1927688/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">living wall</a>. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/easy-to-care-for-indoor-plants-1926218/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21 Easy-to-Care-for Indoor Plants That Go Beyond Succulents</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosGreen Means Go
PHOTO 2 of 18READ LESS -We’re always fans of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/plant-filled-living-rooms-1912351/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plants in the living room</a> — they bring a natural element to the space, while also helping to purify the air — so why not transform your favourite greenery into art for the wall? Try adding plants on shelves or go big and get creative with a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/photos/diy-how-to-make-your-own-living-wall-1927688/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">living wall</a>. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/easy-to-care-for-indoor-plants-1926218/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21 Easy-to-Care-for Indoor Plants That Go Beyond Succulents</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jason Leung
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Light Bright
3/18Light Bright
3/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/S O C I A L . C U T
Once a staple of casinos and strip malls, the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/blog/how-to-make-a-diy-neon-sign-light-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost-of-buying-one-1904745/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">neon lights</a> of now bring instant cool and an element of contemporary style to a living room. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/things-every-stylish-home-has-1923996/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">11 Things Every Stylish Home Has (It’s Not What You Think!)</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosLight Bright
PHOTO 3 of 18READ LESS -Once a staple of casinos and strip malls, the <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/blog/how-to-make-a-diy-neon-sign-light-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost-of-buying-one-1904745/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">neon lights</a> of now bring instant cool and an element of contemporary style to a living room. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/things-every-stylish-home-has-1923996/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">11 Things Every Stylish Home Has (It’s Not What You Think!)</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/S O C I A L . C U T
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Clip Art
4/18Clip Art
4/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jason Briscoe
It’s all about presentation. Another way to play with wall art in your living room is to experiment with the way you display your pieces. Instead of standard frames, try using unexpected vessels like clipboards as creative alternatives. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/mid-century-modern-living-room-designs-1931568/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Mid-Century Modern Living Room Designs You'll Want to Copy</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosClip Art
PHOTO 4 of 18READ LESS -It’s all about presentation. Another way to play with wall art in your living room is to experiment with the way you display your pieces. Instead of standard frames, try using unexpected vessels like clipboards as creative alternatives. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/mid-century-modern-living-room-designs-1931568/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Mid-Century Modern Living Room Designs You'll Want to Copy</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jason Briscoe
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Put it in Pieces
5/18Put it in Pieces
5/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jonny Caspari
As gorgeous as <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/bold-print-wallpaper-ideas-1923882/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">boldly printed wallpaper</a> can be, it’s not always the solution for your living room. Instead of papering the whole wall, try adding brightness and personality to your space by framing a collection of vibrant patterns and prints. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/jo-alcorn/photos/genius-ways-to-reinvent-your-boring-gallery-wall-1053009/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Genius Ways to Reinvent Your Boring Gallery Wall</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosPut it in Pieces
PHOTO 5 of 18READ LESS -As gorgeous as <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/bold-print-wallpaper-ideas-1923882/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">boldly printed wallpaper</a> can be, it’s not always the solution for your living room. Instead of papering the whole wall, try adding brightness and personality to your space by framing a collection of vibrant patterns and prints. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/jo-alcorn/photos/genius-ways-to-reinvent-your-boring-gallery-wall-1053009/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Genius Ways to Reinvent Your Boring Gallery Wall</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jonny Caspari
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A Clean Plate
6/18A Clean Plate
6/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Chance Anderson
If you love the look of a gallery wall, cook up a fresh take on that idea by creating a gallery of other unique objects — like a collection of colourful plates. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/sarah-baeumler/photos/sarah-baeumlers-gallery-wall-tips-1929387/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Baeumler’s 7 Gallery Wall Tips That Will Make Yours Look Like You Hired a Pro</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosA Clean Plate
PHOTO 6 of 18READ LESS -If you love the look of a gallery wall, cook up a fresh take on that idea by creating a gallery of other unique objects — like a collection of colourful plates. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/sarah-baeumler/photos/sarah-baeumlers-gallery-wall-tips-1929387/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Baeumler’s 7 Gallery Wall Tips That Will Make Yours Look Like You Hired a Pro</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Chance Anderson
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Blank Spaces
7/18Blank Spaces
7/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Avery Klein
Can you get something from nothing? Yes, you can, if you’re looking for statement-making style. A single-hue painting gives your living room the best of both worlds, serving up clean, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/minimalist-living-room-ideas-that-prove-less-is-more-1924527/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minimalist appeal </a>and bold drama all at once.Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosBlank Spaces
PHOTO 7 of 18READ LESS -Can you get something from nothing? Yes, you can, if you’re looking for statement-making style. A single-hue painting gives your living room the best of both worlds, serving up clean, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/minimalist-living-room-ideas-that-prove-less-is-more-1924527/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">minimalist appeal </a>and bold drama all at once.Photo Credit: Unsplash/Avery Klein
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Cinephile Chic
8/18Cinephile Chic
8/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Martin Péchy
Does the word “poster” give you shuddering flashbacks to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/90s-bedrooms-decorating-ideas-nostalgia-1930956/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">teenage bedrooms</a> littered with crinkled magazine cutouts of pop stars? Fear not. For grown-up spaces, a tasteful, well-designed movie poster in a sleek frame can add an incredibly <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/artwork-home-under-100-1933419/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">affordable</a> touch of whimsy and personality. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/homes-classic-tv-shows-movies-modern-facelift-3d-technology-1928750/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homes From Classic TV Shows and Movies Get a Modern Facelift With 3D Technology</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosCinephile Chic
PHOTO 8 of 18READ LESS -Does the word “poster” give you shuddering flashbacks to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/90s-bedrooms-decorating-ideas-nostalgia-1930956/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">teenage bedrooms</a> littered with crinkled magazine cutouts of pop stars? Fear not. For grown-up spaces, a tasteful, well-designed movie poster in a sleek frame can add an incredibly <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/artwork-home-under-100-1933419/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">affordable</a> touch of whimsy and personality. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/homes-classic-tv-shows-movies-modern-facelift-3d-technology-1928750/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Homes From Classic TV Shows and Movies Get a Modern Facelift With 3D Technology</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Martin Péchy
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A Time for Reflection
9/18A Time for Reflection
9/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Marten Bjork
From an ornate antique to a sleek, ultra-modern shape, a big framed mirror adds a reflective element to your <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">living room</a>, as well as a touch of practicality. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/blink-and-youll-miss-these-mirror-clad-prefab-homes-1902254/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blink and You'll Miss These Mirror-Clad Prefab Homes</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosA Time for Reflection
PHOTO 9 of 18READ LESS -From an ornate antique to a sleek, ultra-modern shape, a big framed mirror adds a reflective element to your <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">living room</a>, as well as a touch of practicality. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/blink-and-youll-miss-these-mirror-clad-prefab-homes-1902254/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blink and You'll Miss These Mirror-Clad Prefab Homes</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Marten Bjork
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A Little Dimension
10/18A Little Dimension
10/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Chastity Cortijo
Who says sculptures always need to stand on their own? Hanging a piece of sculptural art adds texture and sophisticated dimension to a room — while simultaneously making a conversation-starting statement. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/boho-chic-living-room-decorating-ideas-1930279/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">13 Boho-Chic Living Room Decorating Ideas You'll Want to Copy</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosA Little Dimension
PHOTO 10 of 18READ LESS -Who says sculptures always need to stand on their own? Hanging a piece of sculptural art adds texture and sophisticated dimension to a room — while simultaneously making a conversation-starting statement. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/boho-chic-living-room-decorating-ideas-1930279/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">13 Boho-Chic Living Room Decorating Ideas You'll Want to Copy</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Chastity Cortijo
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All Signs Point to Stylish
11/18All Signs Point to Stylish
11/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Stephanie Harvey
If abstract sculpture isn’t your thing, consider hanging recognizable objects and antiques as beautiful wall accents. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/kijiji-finds-unconventional-art-elevated-toronto-rental-to-the-next-level-1911883/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Kijiji Finds and Unconventional Art Elevated a Toronto Rental to the Next Level</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosAll Signs Point to Stylish
PHOTO 11 of 18READ LESS -If abstract sculpture isn’t your thing, consider hanging recognizable objects and antiques as beautiful wall accents. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/kijiji-finds-unconventional-art-elevated-toronto-rental-to-the-next-level-1911883/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Kijiji Finds and Unconventional Art Elevated a Toronto Rental to the Next Level</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Stephanie Harvey
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More Than a Hobby
12/18More Than a Hobby
12/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jacalyn Beales
If you want to show your personality in your living room, consider showcasing your passion. If you’re a winter-sport aficionado, try turning antique skis into wall art or if you love books, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/turning-books-into-works-of-art-1930729/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">make pages into a spectacular sculpture</a>. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/cozy-up-celebrity-living-rooms-1931963/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You'll Want to Cozy up in These Celebrity Living Rooms</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosMore Than a Hobby
PHOTO 12 of 18READ LESS -If you want to show your personality in your living room, consider showcasing your passion. If you’re a winter-sport aficionado, try turning antique skis into wall art or if you love books, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/turning-books-into-works-of-art-1930729/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">make pages into a spectacular sculpture</a>. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/cozy-up-celebrity-living-rooms-1931963/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You'll Want to Cozy up in These Celebrity Living Rooms</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jacalyn Beales
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A Touch of Whimsy
13/18A Touch of Whimsy
13/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Manja Vitolic
Don’t be afraid of a little personality. Use shelving to display a collection or a curated mix of antique objects and funky accents for serious character that speaks to your unique space. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/modern-living-rooms-1911160/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Modern Living Rooms Spilling With Style</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosA Touch of Whimsy
PHOTO 13 of 18READ LESS -Don’t be afraid of a little personality. Use shelving to display a collection or a curated mix of antique objects and funky accents for serious character that speaks to your unique space. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/modern-living-rooms-1911160/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Modern Living Rooms Spilling With Style</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Manja Vitolic
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A Natural Finish
14/18A Natural Finish
14/18Photo Credit: Pexels/Andrea Davis
There’s almost nothing more eye-catching than a bold look that’s grounded in nature — like a statement wall adorned with rich wood paneling for natural contrast. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/a-designer-converts-a-dated-bc-home-into-a-nature-inspired-haven-1904620/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Designer Converts a Dated BC Home Into a Nature-Inspired Haven</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosA Natural Finish
PHOTO 14 of 18READ LESS -There’s almost nothing more eye-catching than a bold look that’s grounded in nature — like a statement wall adorned with rich wood paneling for natural contrast. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/a-designer-converts-a-dated-bc-home-into-a-nature-inspired-haven-1904620/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Designer Converts a Dated BC Home Into a Nature-Inspired Haven</a>Photo Credit: Pexels/Andrea Davis
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Shelve It
15/18Shelve It
15/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Grovemade
Unique shapes, sizes and colours of shelving serve as wall art in themselves — while also doubling as the perfect place to display a curated collection of artistic objects. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/living-room-decorating-mistakes-1917426/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating Your Living Room</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosShelve It
PHOTO 15 of 18READ LESS -Unique shapes, sizes and colours of shelving serve as wall art in themselves — while also doubling as the perfect place to display a curated collection of artistic objects. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/living-room-decorating-mistakes-1917426/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating Your Living Room</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Grovemade
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New Materials
16/18New Materials
16/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Alyssa Strohmann
Art doesn’t have to be made of paper: try adding rich, boho-chic layers to your walls with woven tapestries, knit pieces and hanging fabric art. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/photos/see-what-happens-when-a-boho-chick-meets-property-brothers-chic-1912923/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See What Happens When a Boho Chick Meets Property Brothers Chic</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosNew Materials
PHOTO 16 of 18READ LESS -Art doesn’t have to be made of paper: try adding rich, boho-chic layers to your walls with woven tapestries, knit pieces and hanging fabric art. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/property-brothers/photos/see-what-happens-when-a-boho-chick-meets-property-brothers-chic-1912923/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See What Happens When a Boho Chick Meets Property Brothers Chic</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Alyssa Strohmann
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Use Your Words
17/18Use Your Words
17/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Elizabeth French
The pen is mightier than the sword and — sometimes — text-based art can make a bigger impact than images. Experiment with framed quotes or words for living room wall art that truly (literally) makes a statement.Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosUse Your Words
PHOTO 17 of 18READ LESS -The pen is mightier than the sword and — sometimes — text-based art can make a bigger impact than images. Experiment with framed quotes or words for living room wall art that truly (literally) makes a statement.Photo Credit: Unsplash/Elizabeth French
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Don’t Take it Too Seriously
18/18Don’t Take it Too Seriously
18/18Photo Credit: Unsplash/Mike Marquez
When it comes to living room wall art, try not to stress. Have fun with playful wall art pieces that reflect your personality — you can always switch things up. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/reno-set-go/photos/a-fun-and-functional-family-room-for-the-whole-family-1905164/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inside a Fun and Functional Family Room</a>Living RoomsAwesome Living Room Wall Art That Makes a Statement: Beyond Paintings and PhotosDon’t Take it Too Seriously
PHOTO 18 of 18READ LESS -When it comes to living room wall art, try not to stress. Have fun with playful wall art pieces that reflect your personality — you can always switch things up. <br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/reno-set-go/photos/a-fun-and-functional-family-room-for-the-whole-family-1905164/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inside a Fun and Functional Family Room</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Mike Marquez
