Minimalist, Scandi or Boho? Find Your Wall Art Style

Your walls say a lot about your home. Maybe you like things clean and quiet, maybe you’re drawn to warm textures and imperfect shapes, or perhaps you believe a room is never complete without a little colour.

Whatever your instinct, the right wall art can instantly set the mood. The question is: what’s your wall art style?

01. The Minimalist

Less, but better.

Minimalist wall art is all about restraint - soft palettes, simple lines, abstract forms and plenty of breathing room. Think one oversized print above the sofa rather than a gallery wall covering every inch.

Look for:

Neutral tones: ivory, beige, black and warm grey

Abstract or line-art prints

Oversized artwork with generous white space

Simple black, oak or natural wood frames

The trick? Don’t overthink it. A single, beautifully chosen piece can make more of a statement than ten competing prints.

Style note: If your dream interior looks like a quiet Sunday morning in a Copenhagen apartment, this one’s probably for you.

02. The Scandi

Scandinavian interiors have mastered the art of feeling effortless. Wall art follows the same philosophy: understated, warm and effortlessly cool.

Scandi-inspired spaces often mix muted colours with graphic shapes, photography and nature-inspired prints. Nothing feels too polished - the beauty is in the balance.

Think:

Soft beige, dusty blue, sage and terracotta

Architectural and botanical prints

Minimal photography

Light oak frames

A mix of small and medium-sized artworks

The result is a home that feels calm without being boring - minimal, but with personality.

03. The Boho

For those who believe walls should have a story.

Boho wall art is relaxed, layered and a little unexpected. It’s where vintage-inspired prints meet earthy colours, organic shapes and handmade-looking textures.

Try mixing different sizes and styles instead of creating a perfectly symmetrical arrangement. A slightly imperfect gallery wall often feels much more interesting.

Your Boho edit:

Earthy browns, rust, ochre and creamy neutrals

Abstract and tribal-inspired patterns

Vintage posters and photography

Textured or woven wall pieces

Eclectic frames in wood and natural finishes

Think less “perfectly styled showroom” and more collected over time.

So, Which One Are You?

You don’t have to choose just one.

Some of the most interesting interiors borrow from different aesthetics - a minimalist print paired with a vintage frame, or a Scandi-inspired gallery wall warmed up with earthy Boho tones.

After all, your home shouldn’t look like a trend board. It should look like you.

The quick edit

Minimalist: clean, quiet, refined.
Scandi: soft, natural, effortless.
Boho: warm, eclectic, expressive.

The best wall art isn’t necessarily the piece that matches your sofa. It’s the piece that makes you want to stop and look at it for a second longer.

Discover Your Wall Art Style

From minimalist abstracts to Scandi-inspired designs and expressive Boho prints, explore the different Studio Mottos print collections and find the pieces that feel like home.

Minimalist. Scandi. Boho. Or somewhere beautifully in between.