Mixed Eras

The trick is to find a common thread. Pick mixed era art prints that share either a colour palette or a consistent tone (all muted, all bold) and let the time periods clash on purpose. For example, a 70x100cm Baroque-inspired still life framed in natural oak looks incredible flanked by two smaller mid-century graphic prints in the same warm tones. When the framing is consistent, even wildly different eras feel intentional rather than chaotic. Our framed prints arrive ready to hang with solid wood frames, so the finish across your set will match perfectly out of the box.

Absolutely, and we'd argue it's the best kind of gallery wall. A gallery wall with mixed styles works when you unify it with one frame finish and keep spacing consistent at around 5-7cm between each piece. Start with one large anchor print (we'd suggest 50x70cm or bigger) from a period you love, say a Renaissance-style portrait, then build outward with smaller retro modern wall art prints and contemporary abstracts. The eclectic tension between periods is exactly what makes visitors stop and stare.

Living rooms and hallways are the sweet spot. A living room above the sofa is the obvious choice because you have the wall space to let different periods breathe, and guests actually spend time looking. But don't overlook a long hallway: a row of three or four eclectic art prints in matching frames, each from a different era, turns a boring pass-through into something with real personality. We'd lean toward matte framed prints here because hallways often get hit with direct light, and our UV-protective acrylic glaze means you won't lose colour over time.

They're one of the safest art gifts you can give precisely because they don't need to match anything. A single vintage modern art print in a well-made frame slots into almost any existing collection, which is the whole point of eclectic decorating. Go for a 30x40cm or 40x50cm framed print so the recipient can add it to a shelf, lean it, or hang it without rearranging their whole wall. And with our 99-day returns policy, they've got plenty of time to decide where it lives.

Eclectic art is work that deliberately draws from multiple periods, styles, or movements rather than sitting neatly in one box. Think a print that nods to classical composition but uses a pop-art palette, or a piece that collages Baroque motifs with modern typography. It's popular because interiors have moved away from the all-matching, catalogue-room look. People want spaces that feel layered and collected over time, and eclectic wall art prints are the fastest way to get that look without spending years thrift shopping.