Wall Art Trends 2026
November 2025
Art trends come and go, but one thing never changes: the desire to make a home feel inviting, personal, and timeless - while still staying on trend.
Are you ready to refresh your walls in 2026? You don’t need a full renovation to make a big impact, sometimes, the right art or décor choice can completely transform a room. The coming year brings a wave of creative ideas for rethinking your walls, from textured materials and calming tones to bold, unexpected statement pieces.
In this post, we’ll walk you through some of the wall décor trends for 2026, along with simple and practical ways to bring them to life in your home.
One of the strongest movements in 2026 is the shift away from flat, “picture-on-the-wall” prints toward wall art and finishes that add depth, sculptural texture, and tactile appeal. Expect to see warm, natural tones, sustainable materials, and designs that tell a story, pieces that make your space feel both grounded and expressive.
A brief overview of these trends is as follows:
1. Textured & 3D Wall Art: Adding Depth and Dimension
- Sculptural wall art, particularly bas-relief is a strong trend that is gaining momentum. Contemporary artists are extending this technique using plaster, layered canvas weave, and eco-friendly materials including metal, stone, wood, ceramics, textile waste and cardboard.
- Mixed media that combines print, paper, embroidery, textiles and layering is catalyst for unique, inspirational, creative and personalised artworks.
How to apply:
- Choose one large piece with relief (e.g., wood carving, textured or mixed media print or metal relief) rather than flat prints, to enhance a space.
- If you’re planning a wall repaint or wallpaper, consider adding an art piece in front that contrasts in texture, for example, a soft canvas in front of a textured plaster wall, for visual depth.
- Use lighting to enhance texture: grazing lights, directional lighting accentuate relief.
These installations not only serve as focal points but also infuse spaces with a sense of history, individuality and craftsmanship.
2. Emphasis on Warmth, Nature & Sustainable Materials
The shift in home interiors toward comfort, warmth and sustainability is strongly influencing wall art. In 2026, the focus is on authenticity, wall art and décor that feels grounded in nature, craftsmanship, and personal meaning.
This includes: -
- Nature-inspired themes: botanical prints, wildlife motifs, landscapes, colours drawn from nature.
- Earthy, warm, organic colour palettes including terracotta, rust, olive green, sage, mossy tones, dusty blues, warm browns, sand, blush, warm whites.
- Sustainable materials and craftsmanship: art made from recycled metal, reclaimed wood, organic fabrics, natural dyes.
- Personal & meaningful pieces: art that has a story, something that reveals who made it and how it came to be.
How to apply:
- Choose wall art with frames or supports made from reclaimed or sustainable materials.
- Pair the artwork near natural textures, e.g. wood, stone, linen, leather, rattan chairs, jute rugs, woven baskets, marble, tile, pottery, woven textiles, plants, to create harmony and depth.
- Select artwork that reflects your connection to nature or heritage, e.g. a botanical print paired with a real plant.
- Coordinate your décor with your art’s palette: if your artwork features terracotta or olive tones, weave those hues into cushions, throws, or rugs for a cohesive look.
These choices help create interiors that feel not only stylish but also grounded, intentional, and personal, reflecting your personality and style.
3. Bold Scale, Colour & Immersive Wall Treatments
In 2026, wall art is taking a daring turn. The focus is on confidence, larger scale artworks, saturated colour, and immersive treatments that transform entire spaces.
Key directions include: -
- Large-scale artworks or murals: statement pieces that dominate a wall.
- Colour-drenching: walls, ceilings, trim unified in a single bold colour, with artwork that either blends seamlessly or provides a striking contrast.
- Expanding the colour spectrum: moving beyond soft neutrals to embrace rich jewel tones, deep greens, moody blues, and dramatic hues.
How to apply:
- Choose a hero wall and anchor it with an oversized artwork, for example, a canvas spanning two-thirds of the wall’s width.
- If your wall colour is bold, select art that incorporates similar tones or provides deliberate contrast to make both the wall and artwork stand out.
- Consider framing sections of patterned wallpaper or fabric as large-scale art for a unique, high-impact statement.
Bold scale and saturated colour invite creativity, turning walls into canvases that reflect both personality and confidence.
4. Personalisation, Mixed Media & Gallery Walls
A growing trend in 2026 is making wall art deeply personal, moving beyond purely decorative pieces toward more expressive, meaningful art works. Key directions include: -
- Custom artworks: portraits, meaningful photographic prints, typography, or commissioned pieces that carry personal significance.
- Mixed-media or eclectic gallery walls: combining different frames, textures, materials and making the walls a story.
- Layers rather than flat uniformity: stacking art, layering art over plinths, mixing sculpture and 2D “art on walls”.
How to apply:
- Give yourself permission to deviate by mixing in a handmade piece, a personal photo, a framed print, an inspiring word art quote, a commissioned abstract.
- Use gallery walls in less formal spaces: corridors, stairwells, home offices. For major living spaces you might want to think about just on large standout artwork.
- Mixed-media and eclectic gallery walls in less formal spaces e.g corridors, stairwells, home offices combining varied frames, textures and materials to create a wall that tells your story.
- Layering over uniformity: mixing sculpture with 2D art, stacking frames, or layering pieces over plinths for a curated, dimensional look.
- Pay attention to scale and spacing. Each piece should have room to breathe, the trend is about curated layering, not clutter.
Personalised art displays make a home or workspace feel truly individual, a reflection of who you are, where you’ve been, and what inspires you.
Summary:
- Choose textured or 3D art to add depth and dimension
- Look at warm, earthy palettes, incorporate natural, organic materials
- Curated, not cluttered as the aim is for intentional layering, rather than visual noise
- Opt for sustainable, handmade materials that reflect craftsmanship and care
- Tell your story through personalised art, letting your art choices reflect your taste, memories and values.
- Think big: one bold statement piece often has more impact than many small ones.
- Integrate art into your architecture, making it part of the space rather than an afterthought.
In 2026, wall art is about more than style, it’s about how your space makes you feel. It’s about comfort, inspiration, and authenticity. Whatever your aesthetic, the secret is to choose pieces with purpose and let your walls tell your story