Abstract art elevates your wall décor with a contemporary style

Abstract art is a modern trend, a timeless way of expressing creativity, transforming home interiors into something special, evoking emotions, while at the same time enhancing aesthetics. Abstract art can decorate your home, and its walls in particular, no matter what style of interior decoration you choose, whether classic, modern, or rustic. There are many ways to beautifully incorporate abstract art into your home decor. Here’s a glimpse of them.

What is abstract art?

Huge painting on the wall, in the living room

Abstract art focuses on colors, shapes, and patterns to express feelings and ideas. It is more fluid than traditional fine art, as it does not aim to show and represent real life or reality, but rather offers a somewhat subjective experience that can be interpreted differently by each person.

The emergence of abstract art, in the early 20th century, was a time of many artistic experiments. Wassily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich wanted to break free from the constraints of traditional artistic approaches, expectations, and search for new possibilities of artistic expression.

On the other hand, abstract art can easily blend into home decor because the colors and shapes of the paintings can seamlessly blend into the interior environment, creating a calming or invigorating atmosphere.

Why you should choose abstract art for your walls

A colorful abstract painting

Abstract paintings in contemporary, minimalist, or eclectic interior spaces. Art is deeply personal, and there are many ways in which its beauty can be explored and appreciated. Here are the three most common paths: Visiting art galleries, online platforms, and reading and researching.

Abstract art can be misunderstood, as some people think it needs more substance and meaning. However, each painting is imbued with the artist’s intention or emotion. By delving into the artist’s background and understanding the context, one can enhance one’s appreciation of abstract art.

Here are practical ways to incorporate abstract paintings into your home decor:

• Abstract art is an ideal choice when decorating a room requires the presence of a large, colorful piece. An abstract mural won’t dominate the space, but it will help create movement and depth in the space. In general, this type of painting accentuates walls painted with white paint, and those with rich colors as well.
• A black and white abstract mural can be used when the space is colorful, giving the décor a sense of solidity and consistency.
• Choose a pair of abstract paintings and hang them side by side, stack them vertically, or display them on either side of an entryway or piece of furniture. It is important to keep the size and frame consistent, so that the two works appear as a cohesive group, even if the colors and shapes of the compositions differ.

Modern bedroom, with a colorful abstract painting on the wall above the bed

• Abstract art doesn’t always have to “scream” for attention; for a work of art that subtly and beautifully accentuates the other decorative elements in the space, it’s right to stick to the colors that are already dominant in the space. You might choose an abstract painting in a color that matches the wall, which will “receive” it, or an artwork that reflects the color of the fabric that upholsters the sofa or bed.
• There’s nothing wrong with placing a collection of artworks, including abstract ones, close to each other: traditional landscapes, portraits, figurative prints… However, for cohesion, choose matching frames, even if the latter are of different sizes, to add interest.
• Abstract paintings stand out when juxtaposed against contrasting elements, such as: Classic mahogany furniture, silver flatware, crystal lighting, ceramic accessories… An old-fashioned, ornate frame for an abstract painting can also be arranged.
• Also, don’t overlook colorful abstract works, which have contrasting effects with their simplicity. These works work great when used repeatedly to create a color block effect.