How to Choose the Right Art for Your Home

Buying art online should feel easy. Like finding the perfect playlist for your room. But more often than not, it becomes a scroll marathon filled with bland prints, confusing art jargon, and that awkward question: what size do I even need?

At Fab, we get it. You're not trying to become an art critic. You just want your home to feel more like you. More personality. More style. More of those moments where someone walks in and says, "Where did you get that?" This guide will help you get there.

Whether you're working with a blank wall, refreshing a tired room, or searching for a piece that lifts your mood every day, you're in the right place. No fluff. No pressure. Just practical tips and stylish advice to make buying art online feel exciting again.

Let’s begin.

Start With You, Not the Wall

Most people start by trying to match art to their sofa. But good art doesn’t just match your furniture. It reflects your personality. It captures your energy. It says something about you without needing to explain itself.

That’s why the first step isn’t browsing colour palettes or wall dimensions. It’s asking yourself what you actually like. What colours or moods do you naturally love? What kind of imagery draws you in? Do you want something calming, something dramatic, or something playful?

Art should make you feel something. If it doesn’t, that’s a sign to skip it. If a piece stops you mid-scroll, lingers in your mind, or makes you smile just thinking about it — that’s the one to pay attention to. Even if it doesn’t match your current decor, trust your gut.

Tastes change. Rooms get repainted. Couches move. But when you buy what you love, it keeps meaning something — wherever you put it.

Find Your Art Style (Even If You Don’t Think You Have One)

Many people think they don’t have a "style" when it comes to art. But they do. They just haven’t put a name to it yet.

You might already know more than you think. The photos you pause on. The rooms that make you feel something. The visuals that keep showing up in your saved folders. Your taste is there. It’s real.

If you like airy compositions and soft tones, you might lean minimalist. If you love texture, natural materials, and a sense of flow, you’re probably into organic or boho style. If bright colours, bold shapes and playful energy light you up, your taste might be graphic or expressive. Or maybe you love a nostalgic or refined look with vintage influence and deeper tones.

These aren’t boxes to fit into. They’re reference points. Clues to help you shop with intention instead of hesitation. Knowing your style makes it easier to spot what feels right the moment you see it.

How to Size Art So It Doesn’t Look Like a Postage Stamp

Sizing is the detail that can make or break a room. And most people go too small.

You find something you love, hang it above the bed or sofa, and suddenly it looks lonely. Like it got lost on the wall. This happens all the time.

The solution is simple. Go bigger. Artwork that takes up space makes your room feel elevated and complete. If you're debating between two sizes, always choose the larger one. Nine times out of ten, it will look better.

Use this rule: the artwork should span around two-thirds the width of the furniture below it. Whether it’s a couch, bed or console, the piece should feel connected.

Don’t forget about arrangement. A single large print creates a clean, intentional look. A pair of smaller pieces can balance each other out. A gallery wall adds energy and personality — and gives you space to experiment.

And if you find something you love that’s technically “too small,” it’s still worth buying. Put it somewhere else. Build around it later. The joy you get from seeing it daily is what matters.

Colour, Mood and How You Want to Feel

Art sets the tone in a room. Colour plays a huge role in how your space feels — calm, focused, energised, moody — and helps shape the emotional atmosphere.

Most people instinctively try to match art to their room. That’s fine. Coordinating colours across furniture, cushions and artwork can look great. But there’s something powerful about contrast.

A deep green print on a pale pink wall. A black and white sketch in a colourful kitchen. These choices make art stand out and add tension, which is often what gives a room personality.

So think about the feeling you want. Want calm? Try soft neutrals, sky blues or muted palettes. Want energy? Choose colour pops like red, yellow or coral. Want drama or depth? Look at navy, plum or forest green.

And remember: your walls don’t need to match your sofa’s outfit. They just need to belong to the same party.

Framing and the Finishing Touch

Framing turns a print into something permanent. Something intentional. It’s the detail that completes the piece and helps it hold space on your wall.

Framed art is polished and practical. It arrives ready to hang and elevates the room instantly. Unframed art is more flexible. It’s perfect for shelves, layering or casual styling.

If you’re not sure whether a piece will work in a certain room, choosing the right frame can be your safety net. A clean frame gives structure and cohesion. It helps a piece stand confidently on your wall — even if you're second-guessing the colours or placement.

And if framing feels overwhelming, Fab offers everything ready to go. You unwrap it, hang it, and it just works.

Mix It Up

Don’t feel locked into one artist, one palette or one style. A beautiful room has variety.

Try combining abstract and figurative. Pair detailed linework with bold shapes. Use muted tones alongside something bright and unexpected. A bit of contrast adds depth.

You can build a gallery wall over time or mix new pieces with old ones. Combining different artists and moods makes your space feel curated, not staged. If everything matches perfectly, something’s probably missing.

Buy what you love. Then love how it all comes together.

How to Shop Like You’ve Got Great Taste

The internet is full of wall art that looks like it was made by a machine. Generic quotes. Beige brushstrokes. Pieces you’ve seen on every influencer’s wall.

But great art doesn’t blend in. It stands out. It feels like it belongs to you.

To shop well, start by choosing independent platforms over mass marketplaces. Look for collections that support real artists, not stock images. That’s where you find originality.

Know your materials. Look for heavyweight paper and fade-resistant inks. Choose real wood or metal frames over MDF or plastic. Art should last. So should what it's made of.

And if you’ve seen a print five times in your feed, scroll on. The piece that sticks with you is the one that deserves a spot on your wall.

Mistakes Most People Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Choosing art that’s too small. It disappears. Size up.

Picking something just because it fits your room. Safe doesn’t always mean satisfying.

Hanging art too high. Eye level is your best friend.

Over-matching your colours. Perfect coordination can feel flat. Add contrast.

Thinking everything needs a story. If you like how it looks, that’s reason enough.

Art should be exciting, not clinical. Don’t let doubt kill your style.

The Fab Shortcut

Still feeling stuck? Here’s how to make it easy.

First, start with how you want the space to feel. Calm. Bold. Joyful. Expressive. Browse art with that in mind. Save what speaks to you.

Next, trust your instincts. If a piece keeps calling your name, listen. Compare a few favourites and picture how they’ll shift the room.

Then, make it effortless. Fab offers framed, ready-to-hang art delivered to your door. No errands. No stress. Just unwrap and enjoy the transformation.

You’ve Got This

Art isn’t just decoration. It’s emotional. It’s powerful. It changes how a room looks and how you feel inside it.

So don’t overthink it. Don’t worry about perfection. Choose what moves you, what excites you, what feels right — and let everything else fall into place.

Still not sure? We’re here to help you find something that makes your walls, and your whole home, feel just right.