'Bigger Is Better' In This 2026 Wall Art Trend

The walls of your home are a blank canvas poised to make a major impact on your interior design. This space offers an opportunity to infuse your home with more texture and color, adding to the overall visual interest of your design. One of the easiest ways to elevate your walls is to incorporate wall art. And we have it on good authority that you can expect to see large, dramatic art pieces at the center of interior design in 2026. Sammy van Blommestein, Co-Owner of Boxwood Home Staging & Design, touched base with House Digest in an exclusive interview to share her thoughts on emerging wall art trends.

When we asked what will be trending in 2026, van Blommestein said, "Bold abstract art — not necessarily in color but large brush strokes and unique forms, these pieces will be on trend because they can either be the focal point of a room or it can easily also compliment a dramatic room. Photography — black and white or sepia, ranging from travel, architecture to portraits — I believe we will see a lot more of this because people just want real images".

Regardless of your personal style, large, bold artwork can fit into your home design. The key is knowing what to look for. From picking the proper size for your space to deciding on a color, there are a lot of factors to consider. Let's say goodbye to plain walls and dive into everything you need to know about embracing statement artwork in your home.

Consider where you're planning on incorporating wall art. Take stock of how much space you have to work with. While the style of your art piece is an important factor, the size will play a major role in balancing the flow of your design. Sammy van Blommestein shared her advice with us on picking out the perfect piece of art for your space. "The biggest mistake we see is not having the right size of art," she said, "Scale is super important and just as impactful as the art pieces itself. Personally, bigger is better!"

Don't be afraid to take home a piece that fills up a majority of your wall. A large piece of art serves as an eye-catching focal point, doing a lot of the heavy lifting in setting the tone for the design. That's why it's so important to fill your home with art you actually love. According to van Blommestein, we often fixate on fitting the art into our existing design too much. Instead of getting hung up on perfect coordination, she says, "My number one advice when picking art is pick what you love." From there, you can pull colors from the art piece to incorporate in your design using accent pillows or area rugs. Browse wall art ideas on platforms like Pinterest and Instagram to gain insight before you shop.

Bringing home a new piece of art opens up the opportunity to completely transform your space. But the beauty of wall art is that you can take your design any direction you please. "The best thing about art is that all pieces are timeless and can really go with any home style, it just depends if you want a more cohesive look versus a more eclectic look," Sammy van Blommestein exclusively shared with House Digest.

Implementing a piece comes down to picking a style and building a world around your wall art with supplemental decor that supports your vision. For instance, van Blommestein encourages using sepia or black and white photography to bolster a warm minimalist look (a trend we're expecting to see a lot of in 2026). She also suggests picking a soft, nature-inspired art piece if you're aiming to make another area of the room the primary focal point.

Sammy van Blommestein went on to note the importance of where you hang the piece, too. She said she often sees art hanging too high. This can create an unbalanced look, throwing off the flow of the entire room. Instead, you should aim to keep the center of the painting roughly 57 to 60 inches from the floor. She also suggests keeping artwork 5 to 8 inches above furniture. Keep these tips in mind, and you'll be well on your way to elevating your space with the help of a shamelessly robust, show-stopping piece of wall art.