How to choose inspiring home office wall art

When you’re working from home, it’s easy to find yourself getting distracted by things around you. Whether it’s the television or what’s going on outside, it’s essential to create a space that keeps you motivated and ready to tackle the day ahead. Once you’ve established your home workspace (check out our guide to creating a flexible home office for more inspiration!), it’s time to start thinking about those all-important finishing touches. Wall art is a fantastic way to boost morale and keep you feeling sharp and focused. Not only does art help reduce stress and improve productivity, but it also makes workers feel happier compared to bland beige office walls!

When you’re adding wall art to your office space, it’s important to think about what will inspire you. Whether you need pieces to help you reflect, re-energise or boost your imagination, there’s no limit to what art can do! At Olivia’s, our wall art collection is packed full of imaginative and inventive pieces from some of our favourite interior brands. So whether you’re looking to create an entire gallery wall in your office or simply add a couple of framed pieces to your office desk, there’s something to suit every need. 

We’ve asked our style experts for their top tips on choosing inspiring home office wall art!

It sounds like common sense, but the colours you choose can impact the feel of the room. If your office is wall to wall grey or beige, you’re going to struggle to find any sparks of inspiration or motivation to get you beyond your morning coffee! Bold, bright colours bring positivity to the space, improving focus and efficiency as well as boosting brain activity. Brightly coloured wall art can help set the tone for the day ahead, whether it’s a striking abstract canvas, a bold motivational quote or your favourite landscape. If the rest of your space is relatively neutral, these pops of colour will act as motivational points when you feel yourself starting to lose focus. To really get the most out of your bold hues, create different art ‘stations’ around your home workspace to keep your brain engaged.

 While bright colours are ideal for boosting motivation in home offices, sometimes you need to be able to switch off and decompress. Whether you’re coming out of a stressful Zoom meeting or you’re trying to relax on your lunch break, it’s essential to have calming areas in the workspace to help you unwind. Abstract artwork and monochrome designs are ideal for promoting a calm mindset and reducing stress. If possible, create a separate wall art display in another area of the home that promotes serenity and relaxation. This could be an entire gallery wall of calming prints or a selection of your favourite photographs on a display unit. The key here is the ability to take yourself out of your workspace and into an area where you can decompress, just like a break out zone or cafeteria in an actual office. 

 

 If you have the space to create a dedicated gallery wall for your home office, do it! The beauty of a gallery wall is that it represents your personality displayed through a mixture of wall art, prints, photographs and ornaments. For a home office, your gallery wall should balance motivational pieces with elements that bring in your personality and home decor style. Opt for framed prints in different sizes to help draw the eye to different spots each time you look. Mix in other artistic elements such as wire wall art, a modern wall clock and personal photos to ensure your gallery wall is truly bespoke and a source of inspiration as you get on with your day.