Looking for ways to add some style and character to your blank walls? Investing in wall prints is one the most effective ways you can do it. With the rise of digital art, finding a print that fits your space has become so much easier.
With thousands of unique designs out there, places like Etsy, Fyshop, Drool Art and House of Spoils are some great places with a variety of wall prints. You can also find prints at some more major retailers.
In this post, we'll cover 12 different design styles that have the most creativity in their designs that can suit the most spaces' aesthetic:
Typography Prints
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One of the design styles that has been popular amongst both designers and buyers is typography. With endless potential on what text to include, it's one of the best ways to add a personal touch.
Some of these options include inspirational/affirmation quotes, song lyrics, funny quotes and even personalised quotes. The text can also come in different fonts, colours, tones and layouts.
Another great aspect of typography prints is how they're able to dip into different art styles, all creating a different tone when hung up.
Abstract Prints
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Abstract prints are one of the best ways to add visual interest with a bold pop of colour. The core element of this design style is bold shapes, colours and textures, all of which lead to your wall print being a focal point in your space.
There are two main ways you can use abstract prints in your space, the first being using a colour and pattern that contrasts your spaces' colour palette to make them the centrepiece i your room. The other is to choose a print/prints that blend in with your space, creating cohesion.
Photography Prints
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Photography prints are the perfect option if you want to display a specific location on your wall that has a deep, personal meaning to you. Whether that be a landscape or cityscape, almost every location will be available for you.
Printing and framing your own photos is another great option, as it will add the most personal meaning to your wall compared to an existing photo. Whether that be a photo of your family, friends, pets, a personal item or even a location image you took yourself, you can finish off your space with something that is truly unique and yours.
Alongside having a peronsal meaning to them, a popular way this style is used is through a black and white scheme. The lack of colour can add a modern, sophisticated touch to your space.
Botanical Prints
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Featuring illustrations of plants, flowers and other natural objects, botanical prints can add a fresh and organic feel to your space. This is another style of wall print that uses many different colours and shapes to achieve different tones.
Besides the prints individually adding visual interest, the featuring on natural features amplifies the connection your home will have with the outdoors. Even if the colours don't exactly match with what's outside, You'll still be connected through the illustrations themselves.
Geometric Prints
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For a more graphic, contemporary look, the geometric design style is undefeated on this front. This is your go to style for a little bit of creative modernism.
Similar to other print style sin this but, but more prominent with geometric prints, this style uses a wide range of shapes and colours whilst dipping into all different interior styles.
Some of the most effective usage of this style comes when the prints contrast the colour palette of the shape, leading to your walls being a focal point of your room rather than a blank space.
Pop Art Prints
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Slightly similar to the geometric design style, Pop art prints add life to your walls through bold, vibrant designs and illustrations. Pop art itself has been around for decades, and has been a super popular way to bring fun inside ever since the movement started.
A staple of pop art is the use of Pop Cultural elements to inspire the the overall design. Especially seen in the works of artists such as Andy Warhol, both public figures and brand are used for the wonderfully colourful designs.
It's usually best to not use too many different pop art prints in one localised area in your space as it can easily become overbearing. But by placing different prints throughout your home, you can create a vibrant cohesion throughout, creating a ton of visual interest.
Collage Prints
Collage prints include combinations of all different graphic design elements, inlcuding photographs, illustrations and typography, all carefully arranged to create a cohesive, visually strike piece of art.
This style is another great way to add a personal, unique touch to your space, as you can include multiple different items in one piece. By using multiple different items in one, you can't help but make this style of wall art a statement piece wherever you hang it.
Illustration Prints
Product: Boredom Art Print designed by Julia Hariri via Artesta
Illustration prints have been a popular choice for wall art for some time now, as people love a hand-drawn image for their home. However, with the rise of digital artists, illustrations have become much more advanced, leading to some amazing artwork for you to purchase.
Due to the illustrations being of so many different elements, whether that be people, aminals, landscapes etc, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding an illustratiion print for your space.
Modern Art Prints
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Modern art prints tend to feature abstract and unconventional designs, inspired by movements such as cubism or surrealism. This style of print can easily add a bold yet contemporary atmosphere to your space.
Due to having a broad spectrum of what the designs can actually include, it can't help but fall into to some of the other styles in this post. Modern art prints may include bold shapes and colours, or abstract designs with fluid lines, all of which add energy and creativity to your walls.
Sport Prints
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As you can probably tell, these prints feature photos or illustrations of athletes, sports teams, or sports equipment. People may shy away from this style as they don't think they have much style, but there are thousands of super creative designs out there, all using the best elements of design styles in this post.
Sports prints can't help but add a dynamic, energetic feel to your wall. Whether you choose a modern image/poster or vintage one, adding your favourite sportsperson/team to your space is a great way to add a personal touch to your space.
Minimalist Prints
Product: This is Real Print designed by U + Me Studio via Artesta
If you're looking for a wall art style that can add character to your wall whilst seamlessly blending in with the rest of your space, a minimalist style print is definitely the way to go.
This style commonly uses a neutral colour palette in the understated designs that feature on the prints, subsequently making them more suited to spaces that share this palette. However, the simplicity of the streamlined aesthetic that these prints have means they won't oppose most interior design styles' own aesthetic.
The simplicity also leads to a modern feeling wall, promoting a sense stillness throughout the rest of the space, especially when the existing decor shares the same characteristics.
Depending on your space and personal taste, there are a range of different wall art styles that will complement your walls in their own unique way. With some careful consideration, wall prints can be used as the final pieces of the puzzle for your space.