The Best Basement Wall Art Ideas

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Whether you’ve adapted a basement as your living space, or you use it primarily as an area for socializing, your underground pad could use a facelift. Even if you’re only using your basement for storage, that doesn’t mean it should look bleak and bland. Your house should represent “you” from top to bottom. Don’t neglect a large portion of your home just because it’s below ground-level. Use wall art to brighten your basement in the blink of an eye. Follow our guide full of expert decor tips to take your basement to new heights. Let’s get started!

Basement Wall Decor Ideas: Top Trends

Turn your basement into somewhere you want to spend time with top trending decor. Prepare your basement to host guests or kick back and relax. Rather than a storage space, turn your basement into a trendy display of personal style. Because your basement is separate from the rest of your home, you have more freedom to personalize your space. Consider a free-spirited style like bohemian to show off your adventurous spirit and one-of-a-kind style. It’s crucial to incorporate organic, nature-inspired elements into your basement space. Because your basement is underground, adding live greenery can be difficult – but there are lots of work arounds! Consider a botanical print to bring a natural touch to your basement, or realistic-looking faux greenery. If you’re not a fan of the fake plant look, organic textiles and materials like wicker and wood. These finishes will make your basement instantly feel more welcoming, and they will pair well with almost any type of wall decor.

Bohemian Basement Ideas

If you’re intrigued by the idea of a boho-style basement, wall art can instantly add a bohemian touch. The benefit of wall decor is that it’s low-cost and low-commitment, so you can try out a daring print to see if it suits your space. For a super easy way to experiment with the boho trend, try a minimalist print with a vibrant color palette. If you want to make your print really pop, try painting a portion of an accent wall with a playful geometric pattern. An accent wall can take your basement from blah to bold in the blink of an eye. Choose an unexpected color like bright orange or leafy green to elevate your space and create the illusion of light.

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Room for Underground Art

Make room for art in your underground space. Wall art can make your basement look intentional rather than an area to hide your clutter. Pair a fun piece of wall art with playful furniture. Turn your basement into a place to temporarily escape reality.

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Consider a piece of wall art from our “abstract architecture” collection, curated by expert art director Tirzah Goodman. These prints combine boho color blocking along with surrealistic renderings of architectural scenes. With a geometric appearance and a modern energy, this collection is ideal for contemporary basement decor.

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Discover Your Personal Style

You can either choose to play into the gritty, industrial feel of a typical basement, or you can contrast the dark atmosphere with bright decor. Because this space is less trafficked than the rest of your home, you can add a splash of personality without worrying about matching your surrounding decor. The most important factor is to make sure your basement feels true to you.

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Looking for minimalistic basement wall art that will work with a variety of styles? Another modern basement option I our selection of abstract figure artwork. Hand-picked by art director Tirzah Goodman, these contemporary prints work with both industrial and cozy design themes. You can’t go wrong with a sophisticated sketch inspired by the human figure.

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Brighten Up Your Basement with Color

Basements may be predominantly grey and neutral-toned, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add color! Give your basement a striking new look by adding pops of trendy shades.

Orange Basement Ideas

The 1970’s have been experiencing a major revival this year, which brought orange to the forefront of design trends. This happy color will add warmth to your cool-toned space. Incorporate a splash of tangerine, and pair it will a stylish shade of lemon yellow for the ultimate citrusy combo.

Blue Basement Ideas

Use sky blue to bring a touch of the outside world into your underground lair. This color is ideal if you want to stick to cool tones, but you don’t want your space to look dull. ElephantStock's interior design expert Elimar Lobo Sáenz expands on the bright blue decor trend:

“When we think of spring and summer, bright blue skies come to mind. This is why interior designers voted blue as one of the top interior design trends for 2024. An accent wall, using richer blues or incorporating lighter blue linens and decor will give to your space that “Santorini” vibe. If you’re a minimalist at heart, pops of bright cobalt blues can bring a bit of vibrancy to your room. Incorporate this sunny hue into your decor as a constant reminder of clear skies and the sun on your skin.”

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The Best Basement Wall Art Sizes

Ready to choose your wall art? Make sure you select the right dimensions! Use this professional excerpt from our Ultimate Wall Art Size Guide to help you choose the right canvas width and height.

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“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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Select Your Basement Artwork Shape

Now that you have a grasp on proper canvas sizing, the next step is to select your canvas shape based on your decor personality:

The Chic Classic: 1-Piece Canvas

The Total Trend: 2-Piece Split Canvas

The Modern Marvel: 3 to 5-Piece Multi-Panel Canvas

The Funky Fresh: 7-Piece Hexagonal Canvas

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Simple Line Art for Your Basement Walls

Keeping with the trend of minimalism, simple line art can be a captivating and stylish choice for your basement walls. Embracing clean lines and uncomplicated forms will give you the ability to transform a dull space into something chic. Your basement can instantly become a gallery for self-expression. With its understated elegance, line drawings can easily complement any design theme. It’s super easy to create a serene and classy atmosphere in your basement with the right piece. Whether you opt for abstract shapes, nature-inspired figures, or minimalist patterns, line art is extremely versatile. The monochromatic color palette will add a touch of sophistication while ensuring a cohesive look. You can also easily blend line art with any existing furniture and decor.

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