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19 wall art ideas that will transform your bare walls into a work of art

Get inspiration to create your own gallery wall

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Chloe Best
Lifestyle Features Editor
Updated: June 24, 2020
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Wall art is an easy way to transform any space into one that is full of personality, and a low-commitment way to update your room without completely redecorating. Whether you're looking to create a full gallery wall or just want some beautiful artwork to display in your home, we've rounded up some top inspiration to get you started.

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Brighten up any room with this colourful Frida Kahlo canvas portrait by Desirée Feldmann on Fy. A true conversation starter and a piece you'll love forever.

Frida Kahlo canvas

Frida floral canvas print, from £61, iamfy.co

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Give your four-legged friend the recognition they deserve with a unique pet painting, just the thing for any pet lover to hang on their wall! Simply choose the size and orientation of the painting you want, and submit your order along with a photo for the artist to recreate.

NOTHS pet portrait

Unique pet portrait, from £70, Not on the High Street

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Whether it's a date of birth, wedding anniversary or another special event, pay homage to a milestone year with this personalised typography print.

Personalised typography number print NOTHS

Unframed personalised number typography print, £38, Not on the High Street

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If you've been trawling Pinterest for wall art inspiration, you've no doubt stumbled across this Andy Warhol print, which is a favourite of interiors influencers, and for good reason.

1 John Lewis Andy Warhol print

Andy Warhol All is Pretty framed print, £150, John Lewis & Partners

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It may be some time until we can go on holiday again, but we can at least daydream about sunnier climes with photographic prints like this beach shot by Mambo at Fy.

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Fy beach photo print

Beach photo art print, from £14, iamfy.co

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Make a sentimental addition to your gallery wall with this personalised metallic star map print, which depicts the location of the stars as seen from any location, date and time. Whether it's your wedding day or child's birthday, you'll love this reminder of any special occasion.

Not on the high street star print

Spin Collective personalised metallic star map print, from £30, Not on the High Street

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A mantra to live by, this Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind gold foil print is a daily reminder to be your best self.

Oliver Bonas Work Hard Play Hard print

Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind wall art, £59.50, Oliver Bonas

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Incorporate botanical vibes into your décor with this set of three cheese plant floating frames, each encased in light wood-effect frames.

Next 3 cheese plant frames

Set of 3 cheese plant floating frames, £35, Next

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Etsy is full of unique wall art ideas, many of which you can buy the JPEG image for, so you can print in the best size for you and save cash while you're at it. This set of six safari prints would look cute in a nursery or children's room.

Etsy safari prints

Set of 6 safari nursery prints, from £24.77, Etsy

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You don't need to have an art collectors' budget to snap up a piece from an acclaimed artist; the National Gallery shop sells prints of famous paintings, such as Water Lily Pond by Claude Monet, available from £20.

National Gallery Water Lily Pond print

Claude Monet Water Lily Pond print, from £20, National Gallery

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Brighten up your home with this stunning floral facade travel print shot in London. You cannot go wrong with choice from Victorias Stories - and there are so many to pick from! 

etsy print

Belgravia Bicycle, from £15, Etsy

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Take some of the guesswork out of creating your own gallery wall with this set of seven frames in varying sizes, which can be used for photos and prints alike.

John Lewis gallery wall photo frames

Gallery Perfect Photo Frames set of 7, £60, John Lewis & Partners

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Create your own striking monochrome gallery wall with this set of 4 tonal framed prints that work perfectly together.

Made.com framed gallery wall prints

The Muse set of 4 framed gallery wall art prints, £179, Made.com

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Fan of the classics? This Romeo and Juliet poster brings to life the data behind Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. You can see how each character interacts in each scene, how long they spend together, and where the key events happen. Plus, there are some famous quotes in the mix, too. 

romeo juliet wall art

Romeo and Juliet: Connections poster, £30, The Poster Boy

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Lorraine Kelly has hung this "Let's Stay Home" framed typography print in her daughter Rosie's bedroom, and the words are particularly relevant during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wayfair Lets Stay Home print

Let's Stay Home by Dantell framed typography, £132.99, Wayfair

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Love music? These record shelves will help you to create a gallery wall dedicated to your favourite artists and albums, which you can change whenever you want.

Etsy vinyl wall shelf

Vinyl wall record shelf, £14, Etsy

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Get inspiration for cocktail hour with this classic cocktails print, featuring recipes for everything from a Cosmopolitan to a Margarita.

Fy classic cocktails print

Classic Cocktails print, from £19, Iamfy.co

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Make your homeworking space more inspiring with this kitsch 'Go Get 'Em Tiger' A3 wall art from Oliver Bonas.

Go Get Em Tiger wall art Oliver Bonas

Go Get 'Em Tiger wall art, £45, Oliver Bonas

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It can be hard choosing a selection of prints that work together, but Desenio has done the job for you with their gallery walls, such as this Wine & Roses gallery wall, which features six framed prints.

Desenio wine and roses gallery wall

Wine & Roses gallery wall, £228.35, Desenio

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