How To Rock Small Artwork: 48 Decor Ideas

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Small scale art is having a moment, and that’s not surprising because of a whole ton of reasons! Small art is often more budget-friendly than large, if you DIY it, it’s also easier, and it can fill in that small piece of wall that you don’t what to do with. Besides, small scale pieces can have no less impact than large ones. Can’t believe it? Let me prove.

Yes, sometimes we need a small gallery wall, though it may sound counter-intuitive, it’s so. For example, you might have a small piece of wall, a narrow one or you just need a special decor feature like no other. In all these cases, small art pieces are a solution! Make a small vertical gallery wall between two doorways, go for a mini gallery wall of two-three pieces in a bathroom or infuse your moody bedroom with decadance using small art and mirrors. If you have small artwork but want to highlight them and make them stand out, you can try large matting and frames, that will make art pieces more emphasized.
I also love the idea of adding a small and chic piece to a kitchen or dining space, to a bathroom where this art can really set the mood. If you are hanging just one tiny art, I’d recommend to add a piece that would echo with it: a rug, a vase or some pillows.

No place for a gallery wall? Take the wall next to the doorway and use art pieces according to the space size you have.

No place for a gallery wall? Take the wall next to the doorway and use art pieces according to the space size you have.

This bright bedroom is made even cooler with a vertical gallery wall that matches the architectural feature perfectly.

This bright bedroom is made even cooler with a vertical gallery wall that matches the architectural feature perfectly.

A tiny piece of wall between two doorways can be styled with a vertical gallery wall of small art.

A tiny piece of wall between two doorways can be styled with a vertical gallery wall of small art.

This refined bedroom is done in neutrals, black and gold, and the artwork perfectly matches the space.

This refined bedroom is done in neutrals, black and gold, and the artwork perfectly matches the space.

This chic bathroom is done with a duo of vintage art pieces, one of them is done more modern and looks nice and bold.

This chic bathroom is done with a duo of vintage art pieces, one of them is done more modern and looks nice and bold.

The mini gallery wall is made of small artwork that adds interest to the kitchen.

The mini gallery wall is made of small artwork that adds interest to the kitchen.

These small botanical artworks are accented with large matting and gold frames to make them stand out.

These small botanical artworks are accented with large matting and gold frames to make them stand out.

A powder room can be chic, too! This one is accented with mini artworks and a small mirror.

A powder room can be chic, too! This one is accented with mini artworks and a small mirror.

This moody bedroom looks even cooler with a vintage gallery wall of small art and mirrors.

This moody bedroom looks even cooler with a vintage gallery wall of small art and mirrors.

This bird mini gallery wall matches the farmhouse space  and adds coziness to the corner.

This bird mini gallery wall matches the farmhouse space and adds coziness to the corner.

This grid gallery wall shows off tiny art pieces with large matting and frames.

This grid gallery wall shows off tiny art pieces with large matting and frames.

This wall is done with a couple of small artwork and a small stool and plant add to the space.

This wall is done with a couple of small artwork and a small stool and plant add to the space.

This small vanity nook is a styled perfect to make it glam: with a wicker lamp, an artwork, some flowers and gilded touches.

This small vanity nook is a styled perfect to make it glam: with a wicker lamp, an artwork, some flowers and gilded touches.

If you have small artwork but you want them to stand out, you can use large matting and frames.

If you have small artwork but you want them to stand out, you can use large matting and frames.

This small piece of blank wall is done right with small scale art, which gives a chic touch to the space.

This small piece of blank wall is done right with small scale art, which gives a chic touch to the space.

This vertical gallery wall is made of small art pieces and gold frames but no matting at all.

This vertical gallery wall is made of small art pieces and gold frames but no matting at all.

This small dining corner is done with an artwork that sets the tone in the space.

This small dining corner is done with an artwork that sets the tone in the space.

This artwork over the space adds French bistro vibe to the dining nook.

This artwork over the space adds French bistro vibe to the dining nook.

This elegant bathroom shows off some beautiful art, small and large, that adds vibe to the space.

This elegant bathroom shows off some beautiful art, small and large, that adds vibe to the space.

This wall-mounted nightstand is accented with two small artworks in vintage style that echo with the style of the room.

This wall-mounted nightstand is accented with two small artworks in vintage style that echo with the style of the room.

Rock mini art pieces with large matting and frames to make them bigger and better matching your space.

Rock mini art pieces with large matting and frames to make them bigger and better matching your space.

This mini vintage gallery wall is composed of a large and small vintage artwork showing some sights.

(via houseandgarden).

This mini vintage gallery wall is composed of a large and small vintage artwork showing some sights. (via houseandgarden).

This unique mini gallery wall is composed of art and jewelry, and it makes the space personalized.

This unique mini gallery wall is composed of art and jewelry, and it makes the space personalized.

This tiny piece of wall in the kitchen shows some small art that adds chic and cuteness to the space.

This tiny piece of wall in the kitchen shows some small art that adds chic and cuteness to the space.

Add a couple of artwork to your powder room to make it cooler and catchier.

Add a couple of artwork to your powder room to make it cooler and catchier.

This geometric wall art echoes with the geo rug and together they make the space cooler.

This geometric wall art echoes with the geo rug and together they make the space cooler.

This beautiful nook is done with a couple of small art pieces, a table and some decor. 

(via theeverygirl).

This beautiful nook is done with a couple of small art pieces, a table and some decor. (via theeverygirl).

This tiny elegant wall art adds vibe and mood to the kitchen.

This tiny elegant wall art adds vibe and mood to the kitchen.

Fillers Between Large Art

As gallery walls are all the rage, it’s high time to compose your own one and make it special, even the gaps between the pieces! Your small artwork can become a perfect filler for a basic gallery wall with larger scale art. These gaps in between the art can be styled with smaller art pieces that will make even gaps meaningful and unique.

This large gallery wall is composed of small bird artworks and small bird figurines add to the decor.

This large gallery wall is composed of small bird artworks and small bird figurines add to the decor.

This unique gallery wall consists of small scale art and some mirrors, and the console decor matches perfectly.

This unique gallery wall consists of small scale art and some mirrors, and the console decor matches perfectly.

The walls in this powder room are done with lots of artwork, small and large, and with plants.

The walls in this powder room are done with lots of artwork, small and large, and with plants.

This gallery wall is dedicated to dogs and it shows large and small artwork with dogs.

This gallery wall is dedicated to dogs and it shows large and small artwork with dogs.

This eye gallery wall is done with various small artwork in chic vintage frames and it looks unusual.

This eye gallery wall is done with various small artwork in chic vintage frames and it looks unusual.

This quirky gallery wall is composed of small artwork, plates and posters.

This quirky gallery wall is composed of small artwork, plates and posters.

This gallery wall art includes small art, posters and sign and it adds color to the space.

This gallery wall art includes small art, posters and sign and it adds color to the space.

This moody powder room is done with small and large artwork of various kinds to make the space chic.

(via hellolovelystudio).

This moody powder room is done with small and large artwork of various kinds to make the space chic. (via hellolovelystudio).

This vintage gallery wall is jaw-dropping as it consists of vintage art and decor.

(via houseandgarden).

This vintage gallery wall is jaw-dropping as it consists of vintage art and decor. (via houseandgarden).

This bright gallery wall is made of small artwork and posters and it makes the work space cooler.

This bright gallery wall is made of small artwork and posters and it makes the work space cooler.

This floor to ceiling gallery wall is composed of various small and large artwork, and it makes this awkward nook adorable.

This floor to ceiling gallery wall is composed of various small and large artwork, and it makes this awkward nook adorable.

Fridge Decor

None of us expected that but fridge magnet decorating is in its new era: now fridges are backdrops for gallery walls! If you like this idea, just buy some magnet frames and insert some small art pieces, photos and posters and attach them to the fridge to make your space wow.

This fridge is a backdrop for a gallery wall, which is a gorgeous vintage addition to the space.

This fridge is a backdrop for a gallery wall, which is a gorgeous vintage addition to the space.

Magnet frames allow you to create a gallery wall of small art pieces right on the fridge.

Magnet frames allow you to create a gallery wall of small art pieces right on the fridge.

This dark fridge is a backdrop for a whole gallery wall of small vintage art pieces.

This dark fridge is a backdrop for a whole gallery wall of small vintage art pieces.

Pet Space

Dog and cat moms, are you here? If you are in love with your furry kids and organize special zones and spaces for them, tiny and cute art can be a nice idea to style these nooks. Of course, the best idea is portraits of these cuties but you can also add something dedicated to dogs and cats and your pics with them. That’s my personal favorite, what about you?

This adorable cat nook is composed of a curved pink sofa and a bright and fun gallery wall, alll the pieces are quite small to match the cat size.

This adorable cat nook is composed of a curved pink sofa and a bright and fun gallery wall, alll the pieces are quite small to match the cat size.

This mini cat nook shows off some cute furniture and a gallery wall dedicated to cats.

This mini cat nook shows off some cute furniture and a gallery wall dedicated to cats.

This dog feeding space is accented with a small artwork that shows the pet.

This dog feeding space is accented with a small artwork that shows the pet.

This dog feeding nook is accented with the dog portraits and it looks cute and lovely.

This dog feeding nook is accented with the dog portraits and it looks cute and lovely.

Style your pet eating nook with some pretty art showing your pets or other animals.


(via roomfortuesday).

Style your pet eating nook with some pretty art showing your pets or other animals. (via roomfortuesday).