Pairing Wallpaper and Art

Here at Astek Home, we think of wallpaper as art. But what if you have artwork, posters, or family photos you want to hang up alongside your wallpaper? Styling wallpaper with art is totally possible and not as difficult as you may think– you don’t have to be a maximalist to pull it off. It’s all about balancing contrast and coordination between your artwork and the wallpaper. Read on for some ideas on pairing your beloved art or photos with your wallpaper and making your home feel more like you!

The blue Imperial damask wallpaper complements the cool gray-blue abstract painting and blue paint in the adjacent room, creating a sense of cohesion. The contrast between the subtle, abstract canvas and the densely intricate wallpaper keeps the space interesting, as does the combination of design styles – modern and abstract with traditional, classic damask – creating an eclectic feel in this artsy space.

To make things stand out, we've gone monochrome. Shiny trinkets and accessories are more noticeable against the grayscale background. The brighter art piece contrasts with our gray Orbs pattern, making it more prominent. The fine details of the map also stand out against the larger motifs of the wallpaper pattern. Coordination is achieved by keeping the artwork and wallpaper in the same grayscale palette. This creates harmony between the map's curving roads and the wallpaper's elliptical shapes.

Once again, similar hues can connect the wallpaper (shown here is our Totem Blossom pattern) and the poster, working together seamlessly to express your personality in your space. White accents, wood furniture, and houseplants balance the vibrant colors. Going bright and colorful for both the artwork and the wallpaper can energize your home office!

One way to pull off the wallpaper and art look is to let the wallpaper take a backseat to  more vibrant artwork. This mural (Earthen 1, from our Terrene collection) is a neutral textured background that works harmoniously with most art. The organic curves of the mural are mirrored in the flowing foliage of the poster (which is a cutting of our Ravine wallpaper), and the green hues create a common thread through the poster, chair, lamp, and houseplant.