Beautiful Family Room Wall Art Ideas

It’s a delicate balance to create a space that is fun and kid-friendly without sacrificing style. Your family room is a space to celebrate community and spend time with your loved ones. Because this room is meant to be lived-in, you may not want to splurge on expensive furniture and decor. We have the perfect solution. Wall art is an easy way to upgrade your family room without making a risky investment. Canvas prints can be hung far above where destructive little hands can reach, which makes it the perfect decor option for a kid-friendly space. From educational decor to sentimental typography, there are endless options to elevate your family room. Follow our article filled with expert tips to help you choose the best print for your home.

A Family-Friendly Room

Less formal than a living room, the family room is meant to feel welcoming and warm. No matter the age of your children or younger family members, you can still curate a space that has personality and panache. Wall art can breathe new life into your space without breaking the bank. Your family room deserves artwork and decor that celebrates love and community.

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A Sensible & Striking Style

While your furniture may have to have an element of practicality, that doesn’t mean your wall art has to! Depending on the age and personality of your family members, you can customize your decor to suit your family’s unique style. For families with older children and a more refined home, go with a minimalist modern print to add some sophistication to your space. If you want to help your youngins learn while they play, consider vibrant, educational artwork from our kids collection. Whether you decide to go lighthearted or luxurious with your decor, wall art can always be switched out with very little effort and expense!

Pro Tips: Family Room Ideas

ElephantStock's interior design expert Elimar Lobo Sáenz shares her tips for  selecting family room decor:

"When it comes to decorating with kids and pets, you don’t have to sacrifice style, but it’s important to consider how you’ll feel if something gets dinged, torn or ruined. Remember that it will be a space for living and playing, so make it stylish with pieces that can bear dirty feet and or layers of fur and can be easily replaced."

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Colors for Kids & Adults

Because your family room is an informal space, you can have fun selecting a playful color palette! If your family room is predominantly neutral, dare to be bold with a pop of color. If your space is already fully saturated, go with a color that complements your current decor. We offer wall art in a wide range of color options, so you can find a piece that matches both your desired color scheme and specific style.

White Family Room Ideas

Use white as a base to allow yourself to have more fun with pops of color. This classic neutral will allow your splashes of color to be the star of the show. Don’t try to compete with your vibrant decor. Instead, let it shine on its own.

Blue Family Room Ideas

If you’re stumped on which color will best suit your space, you can’t go wrong with blue. From pale blue to cobalt, there are tons of beautiful blue hues. This color is both calming and eye-catching, which makes it the more versatile color on the wheel.

Pro Tips: Family Room Ideas

Decor professional Elimar Lobo Sáenz shares another color-specific design tip:

"Starting with a neutral color scheme will allow you to customize your space as you (and your family’s) tastes and interests change. You can incorporate the “color of the moment,” and swap out your accent shade as trends change. Make sure to select an eggshell, satin, or gloss finish for the walls, as they are much easier to wipe down and keep clean."

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Family Room Art Sizes

After you choose the best piece of wall art for your family room, it’s time to consider the perfect canvas size. Use this excerpt from our Ultimate Wall Art Size Guide to get you started:

Family Room Art Ideas: Pro Tips

“Your wall art should take about 60% to 75% of the available empty wall space, the portion not covered by moldings or furniture. Measure the height and width of the wall. Now, multiply the measurements by both 0.6 and 0.75. As a result, you will get the range of canvas print sizes to suit the space.

For instance, if your blank wall is 9 feet tall and 5 feet wide, multiply 9 by 0.6 to get the low end of the ideal height range. Then multiply 9 by 0.75 to get the high end of the ideal height range. Do the same for your wall's 5 feet width. The ideal height of the canvas would be 5.4 feet - 6.75 feet and the ideal width would be 3 feet - 3.75 feet.”

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Family Room Art Shapes

Choose your canvas size based on your family’s unique personality. View our layout options below:

-Traditional Horizontal

-Sleek Vertical

-Modern Square

-Playful Hexagon

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Window-Themed Wall Decor

Window wall art is a fantastic way to bring the beauty of the outside world into your family room. Inspire a sense of wanderlust for travel! A stunning image of a beach, mountain range, or similar scenic view can transport you can your family to another place and time. Provide a visual escape from the stresses of everyday life. Whether you choose a photography, painting, or a piece of digital art, window wall art can serve as a focal point for your family room and spark conversations about past vacations or future travel plans. With the right piece, you can create a cozy and inviting space that encourages your family to dream about the adventures that lie ahead.  

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Additional Trending Topics

Our design & decor expert Elimar Lobo Sáenz emphasizes the importance of exploring the “livable luxury” trend. This means creating the perfect balance between comfort and style. Lucky for you, we have an entire article dedicated to just that! If you want to explore other design topics, visit our inspiration blog for a complete collection of interior advice. Good luck!

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