Hi, all! It’s Mari from Arcadian Home blog, a great place to find beautiful and home decor inspirations. It’s so wonderful to be here visiting at Sam & Duke. I love Sandra’s “inspired by” posts, so I chose to make today’s guest post a contribution to that series.

I’ve pulled together eight of my favorite images that show how any room can go from pretty to artful with the addition of paintings, prints, photography or even wallpapers. Please enjoy!

This large painting in muted hues is wonderfully suited to hang above a long floating shelf of reclaimed wood. It’s a warm and inviting first impression for guests.

Stunning in black and white framed in gold, a tall painting leans casually against the wall in this pure white living room.

Unexpected in citrus hues, oversize equestrian wall art makes a bold statement in this modern bathósuch a gorgeous design element.

This chic living room gets a lively vibe from an Impressionist style giclee canvas print, botanical textiles and simple green branches.

A lovely mix of framed photographs is artfully displayed atop wall to wall shelves. Crisp white linens and gray bedding are charming with the artwork and natural touches.

This artful room is given a “window” to the outdoors with a large wintery wallpaper mural. Modern white furnitures are warmed up with furry rug and animal hides.

Low hung art works beautifully in this eclectic living space, creating the illusion that one might simply step into the painting’s chaotic world.

Sweden’s Mr. Perswall turns this vintage bedroom into an artful space with wallpaper in muted hues.
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