WHITER SHADES OF PALE
This palest of hues walks runways and wedding aisles, graces a ship’s sails and a doctor’s coat, and shines as a universal symbol of purity, innocence and new beginnings. A mostly white painting can evoke feelings of calm and endless possibilities.
When it comes to wall art, black and white photography or paintings convey a sense of timelessness. Artists use the color white to depict natural light or to create contrast that levels up the drama of an image or scene. Our collection of white wall art gives you many opportunities to refresh your home and add lightness or visual rest to any space. Browse small, medium and large black and white wall art in impressionist, realist, abstract and art deco styles.
HOW TO MAKE WHITE WALL ART FIT YOUR SPACE
If bright colors and bold statements define your style, you may think white wall art isn’t for you. But our tips for picking the right artwork for any room might have you rethinking that idea. Not only can white textured wall art help highlight your more colorful pieces, but a white painting or black and white print can create visual drama, lighten a dark space and add a bit of restful blankness to an otherwise eclectic space. Here are three ways to fit white wall art into any room:
- Find calm in a busy room. If your home features a busy style or you have lots of colorful wall art on display, a mostly white painting can create a small pocket of calm amid the chaos. Whether it’s an abstract piece, an impressionist seascape or an art deco black and white photo, these simple images give the eye a moment of rest before diving into the next vibrant image.
- Accentuate brightly colored walls. People who paint their walls in vivid or deeply saturated colors tend to be big fans of color theory and the color wheel. A stylish way to accent those vibrant hues is to lean or hang white framed wall art against them. The contrast heightens the colorful effect, and white textured wall art adds dimension to more traditional pieces that may come off as flat.
- Bring light into the darkness. A room filled with luxe leather furnishings, dark wood accents and rich wall coverings can feel heavy and somber. Lighten up the atmosphere with pale colored wall art. Black and white drawings and photos bring simplicity and a fresh, airy feel to spaces clad in navy, chocolate or charcoal. Even one white painting placed strategically can brighten a corner of your master suite or den.
HOW TO PAIR WHITE WALL ART
Once you’ve selected the white wall art that speaks to your aesthetic, it’s time to figure out how to display it. Start by choosing the right size art for your space, then get creative with pairings and combinations that highlight your existing décor. Whether you’re creating a gallery wall with large black and white wall art pieces or adding one white painting to an otherwise vivid grouping, these tips can help you get it right:
- Pair white textured wall art with bright colors. For dramatic contrast, white wall art accentuates the vivid hues in your landscapes or colorful abstract art. You won’t have to worry about whether the colors clash next to a white painting.
- Get creative framing white wall art. Because black and white paintings and prints feature a minimalist palette, you can go wild with custom mounting, matting and framing options. Minted offers a variety of wood and metal frames in colors and finishes for every taste. Choose black framed artwork for an understated effect, white framed wall art for a fresh feel or framed canvas pieces for a lightweight look.
- Keep the focus on a cherished piece. One idea for how to arrange white wall art calls for minimizing distraction from a beloved piece you want to highlight. Place the honored item first, keeping it at or slightly above eye level. Then hang your black and white paintings or white textured wall art around it in an odd-numbered grouping.
UNSURE ABOUT THAT WHITE ART PRINT?
If you’re hesitant about that white abstract wall art, Minted has your back. We know it can be daunting to imagine how art you see online will look in your actual living space. That’s why we developed our augmented reality tool for you to use on your smartphone. With this user-friendly design aid, you’ll be able to:
- See how your selected white wall art looks in your space amid your other furnishings and décor, with options for adjusting the size, position and angle.
- Get an idea of how the piece blends or contrasts with your existing wall colors, furniture textures and lighting.
- Save pics of your custom arrangement to share with your family and friends as you decide on the perfect wall art.
