I'm a minimalist – these are the 12 inexpensive wall decor ideas I've got my eye on for my living room
Neutral, abstract and perfect for a minimalist home, this are the best buys you'll find for decorating your walls without breaking the bank
When shopping for wall art, are you drawn to a riot of color and pattern? If you've clicked this article, chances are that, like me, you're not. My main criteria for shopping for wall art is something that will fit into my home's neutral color scheme and not detract too much from its minimalist aesthetic.
Sometimes wall decor is there to introduce a little texture, or sometimes it's there to break up the boxiness of your architecture with an interesting shape. While some people might find minimalist wall decor a little boring, in comparison to the bright, vivid decor maximalists choose for their walls, but I'd argue the opposite. Stripping back colors and paring back materials means that it's often more tactile and intriguing, contributing to a calming feel to the overall scheme.
To show you just what's out there if you want to decorate your walls minimally, here are my favorite finds from the best home decor stores.
Best canvas art
Price: $50
Size: 24" x 30"
From Shea McGee's affordable range for Target, this simple neutral canvas looks far more expensive than its $50 price tag.
Price: $59.99
Size: 18.5" x 23"
A new launch for H&M Home for fall, this living room wall decor is a take on a super on-trend decor style I've seen all over Instagram.
Price: from $82.40
Size: 24" x 18"
A beautiful combination of textures and colors, this Japandi style canvas is exactly what I'm looking for to decorate my living room.
Best 3D wall decor
Price: $19.99
Size: 7" x 7"
This budget-friendly pair can be used on walls, but also as objets to display on shelves and as coffee table decor, too.
Price: $56.99
Size: 11.5" x 17"
This irregular, organic form that will look strikingly modern on a neutral-colored wall. So simple, but effective.
Price: $99
Size: 33" x 30"
I love this metal, cage-like design, inspired by a limpet shell, as an impactful way to decorate a large wall.
Best textile art
Price: From $28
Size: 34" x 40"
This simple printed tapestry might not be three-dimensional, but it's an impactful way to bring a sense of texture on a budget.
Best paper wall decor
Price: $22.44
Size: 8" x 8"
This quirky paper mache moon is a great addition to a gallery wall to bring an artsy, whimsical touch.
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Hugh is Livingetc.com’s editor. With 8 years in the interiors industry under his belt, he has the nose for what people want to know about re-decorating their homes. He prides himself as an expert trend forecaster, visiting design fairs, showrooms and keeping an eye out for emerging designers to hone his eye. He joined Livingetc back in 2022 as a content editor, as a long-time reader of the print magazine, before becoming its online editor. Hugh has previously spent time as an editor for a kitchen and bathroom magazine, and has written for “hands-on” home brands such as Homebuilding & Renovating and Grand Designs magazine, so his knowledge of what it takes to create a home goes beyond the surface, too. Though not a trained interior designer, Hugh has cut his design teeth by managing several major interior design projects to date, each for private clients. He's also a keen DIYer — he's done everything from laying his own patio and building an integrated cooker hood from scratch, to undertaking plenty of creative IKEA hacks to help achieve the luxurious look he loves in design, when his budget doesn't always stretch that far.
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