I’ve always believed that choosing art isn’t just about matching a color palette or filling a blank wall. It’s about setting a tone. Art quietly shapes the mood of a space — sometimes energizing it, sometimes calming it down, sometimes holding space for something unnamed and emotional. I think of each room as a little world with its own rhythm and atmosphere. So when I create or curate art, I’m always thinking about what kind of energy it brings into a room.
Let’s talk about how to choose art for your home by thinking not just visually, but emotionally — and with some gentle feng shui wisdom along the way.
Bedroom: Sanctuary for Rest, Dreams, and Vulnerability
Your bedroom is the most intimate space in your home. It’s where you begin and end your day. I always recommend choosing art that feels gentle, grounding, or dreamlike. Think soft lines, fluid shapes, emotional depth — something that reflects your inner world rather than stimulates your outer one. You want to invite calm, not chaos.
Size matters too. A larger piece over the bed can create a focal point without overwhelming the space. But too many small pieces can make the energy feel cluttered, especially near the headboard. Trust your body’s reaction: what feels like an exhale?
Explore my bedroom wall art collection for quiet, emotionally resonant pieces that hold space for rest and reflection.
Living Room: Expression, Connection, and Personality
The living room is your “social self.” It’s where people gather, where stories unfold, where light and life move throughout the day. Here, art can be bolder. It can hold contradictions — playfulness and mystery, brightness and depth. It’s the room where your personality can come forward unapologetically.
Gallery walls work beautifully in living rooms, but so do strong solo pieces that spark conversation. I always suggest mixing textures, sizes, or even styles here — it keeps the room dynamic and alive.
Discover the living room art prints that speak to complexity, storytelling, and shared space.
Kitchen: Warmth, Vitality, and Ritual
Kitchens are often full of action — movement, aromas, sound. It’s where rituals live, even if it’s just your morning coffee. That’s why kitchen art should feel energizing and warm, but not overwhelming.
Smaller works work best here — tucked near shelves or above counters, offering little bursts of personality. I often think of the kitchen as a space where whimsical, symbolic, or even slightly humorous pieces can thrive. After all, this is where our senses are most alive.
Browse my kitchen wall art collection for small, uplifting works that bring warmth and life to your daily rituals.
Entryway or Hallway: Transition and Intention
These are the in-between places — thresholds that carry you from one space to another. That’s why I think of hallway and entryway art as markers of intention. What do you want to feel when you walk into your home? What do you want to leave behind as you exit?
This is a great spot for symbolic art, for pieces that carry a message or energy — something simple but meaningful. Long vertical formats can work well in tight hallway spaces, and diptychs or triptychs help guide the eye forward.
Explore my entryway and hallway art prints to bring intentional energy to your transitions.
Home Office or Creative Space: Focus and Flow
Your workspace is where your mind needs clarity, inspiration, or sometimes even provocation. Here, art should help anchor your focus — or open a door to new thoughts. I find that abstract, symbolic, or layered works create a good balance between structure and imagination.
You don’t want visual chaos here, but you also don’t want something so soothing it puts you to sleep. Look for art that sharpens your attention, sparks your creativity, or aligns with your purpose.
Check out my home office and studio prints to bring clarity, energy, and intention into your creative zone.
Let Feeling Be Your Compass
There are no hard rules when it comes to art and space. These are just invitations. In the end, I always suggest listening to your intuition. Walk around your home slowly, imagine where you’d want to pause — and what kind of emotion or energy you’d want to meet there.
Let your home become not just a gallery, but a reflection of your inner rhythms.
