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How to Decorate Your Guest Room with Wall Art

Your guest room says a lot about how welcoming and organized you are. Furthermore, a comfortable guest room gives guests a memorable stay and makes them feel at home.

Since guest rooms are rarely used, you might have yours in a disorganized state and only remember to work on it when a guest pops in. 

Thanks to guest room wall art, you can have a cozy, comfortable guest room all year round. But what are the tricks to maintaining such a guest room to make it ready to receive visitors at any given time of the day?  

This guide elaborates on the guest room wall decor ideas that you should use to enhance this special space. 

Gilded Textures II Wall Art Jennifer Goldberger printed on canvas and hung above a bed
Gilded Textures II Wall Art Jennifer Goldberger

Hang Artwork 

Artwork is one of the guest room ideas you can use to liven up the space for your guests. The artwork can be a painting or a vintage map that brightens the walls. Go for a large, framed artwork if you are a minimalist.  

But if you like having more frames on the wall, go for the smaller sizes and arrange them strategically on the walls. You can also blend a bigger frame with smaller ones to bring a modern look to the room.  

Introduce a Sculpture 

Metallic or brass sculptures can also be suitable guest room elements. Hang it on a large wall or place it on a table; it can keep your guests' eyes busy. Choose a unique and eye-catching sculpture for your guests. Animal sculptures on canvas can add life to a room. However, a goddess sculpture can also work well. 

Coulee I Wall Art by Victoria Borges printed on Canvas and mounted in a floating frame
Coulee I Wall Art by Victoria Borges

Add Texture 

Use wallpaper to add texture to your guest room. But ensure that you choose complementary colors to make the space more inviting and relaxing. You can also use other wall treatments, like molding, to add texture to a room.  

Bring in a Textile Wall Hanging 

Consider a textile wall hanging when looking for simple guest room decor ideas. The textile wall hanging can help you hide unwanted paint or imperfect spots on the wall. It can also be the focal point in the room if you choose a bright, decorated textile wall hanging.  

Jimi Hendrix Wall Art by Kelly Eddington printed on canvas and hung in a spare bedroom
Jimi Hendrix Wall Art by Kelly Eddington

Why Not Blue Wall Art? 

You can use blue wall art for your guest room to make it more welcoming. Opt for aqua, indigo, navy blue, or powder blue wall art. Blue Deluge II wall art will create a desirable visual effect on guests, making them rest easily. You can also blend different frames of blue to make the room more enticing to sleep in. 

Add Movie Posters 

Go for movie posters when thinking of great guest room wall decor ideas to utilize. Action movie posters can work if your guests are mostly into action movies. But you can also add animation, adventure, comedy, or classic movie posters. It is also possible to have a mixture of movie posters by hanging different movie poster canvas. 

Desert River Wall Art by SpaceFrog Designs printed on canvas and hung over a headboard
Desert River Wall Art by SpaceFrog Designs

Introduce Natural Elements 

Natural elements like flowers, leaves, snow, stones, or thorns can also work as guest room wall decor ideas. Use this opportunity to bring out your personality in this room by introducing the natural elements you like.  

You can cover the room in floral art if you wish. Alternatively, you can blend them with rocky beach scenes. Get inspired by where you live, using the natural elements of that place to help you tell a story of your interests to your guests. 

Tips to Make Your Guest Room Wall Art Stand Out 

Even though using different guest room art ideas can make your guests feel at home, you must make it feel intentional and cohesive. Use the following tips to achieve this: 

Brooklyn Bridge, New York Wall Art by A. Loeffler printed on canvas and mounted in a floating frame
Brooklyn Bridge, New York Wall Art by A. Loeffler

Coordinate Colors 

Ensure you coordinate the colors in the guest room to avoid creating a visually busy space that could feel overwhelming. Go for wall art pieces that blend well with the wall color and create harmony. For example, if your guest room walls are white, consider bright/colorful artwork pieces. You can also go for monochromatic frames to achieve a cohesive look. 

Keep It Simple 

Be mindful to not overdo the guest room decoration. Instead, keep everything simple by hanging less artwork. Sometimes all you need is one large canvas to be the focal point. Alternatively, you can create an eclectic look by arranging a well-thought-out gallery wall. 

Pop Art Floral I, Pop Art Floral II, Pop Art Floral III Retro, and Pop Art Floral IV by Wild Apple Portfolio
Pop Art Floral I, Pop Art Floral II, Pop Art Floral III Retro, and Pop Art Floral IV by Wild Apple Portfolio

Mix and Match 

Mix and match patterns and styles. Doing this enables you to introduce various guest room wall decor ideas, colors, and textures, and adds personality. It is a great way to bring out your unique personality and make the guest room more welcoming. For example, mix and match blue art and beach scenes on canvas to create guest room wall art that everyone will admire. 

Bottom Line 

Your guest room is worth investing in to make it feel more presentable and welcoming. Guest room art ideas like the examples given can help you to liven the space and make it enticing for your guests to stay in. Try any of the above decor ideas to change the look of your guest room and add impact.  


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