How to Style Horse Wall Art in Your Home
Equestrian art doesn't belong only in a stable or tack room. Done well, a horse painting brings movement, softness and a sense of story to a Hamptons, coastal or country interior. Here is how to style it so it feels considered rather than themed.
Start with one hero piece
Choose a single artwork to anchor the room. An original horse painting or a larger signed art print works well above a sideboard, console or bedhead, where it has room to breathe. Let the piece sit slightly lower and more centred than you think you should; art hung too high tends to feel disconnected from the furniture below it.
Pull your palette from the artwork
Keep the room calm and let the art supply the colour. Soft whites, natural timber and linen suit horse art beautifully, and you can echo one or two tones from the piece, such as the blues of hydrangeas or the blush of peonies, rather than adding lots of new colours.
Layer in cushions
Cushions are the easiest way to carry an artwork's mood across a room. A pair of equestrian art cushions on a neutral sofa or bed adds character without competing with the wall art. Pick designs that share a colour with your hero piece so the two feel related.
Add small, personal touches
Table linen and entertaining pieces bring the theme to the dining table. Explore the equestrian home and gifts collection.
Art greeting cards can be framed as small, affordable pieces for a hallway or shelf. See the greeting card collection.
A clock or a piece of styling in the kitchen or study keeps the look consistent from room to room.
Don't forget the nursery
Soft watercolour foals suit a nursery or a child's room. The babies and children collection includes foal cushions and horse-inspired gifts that feel gentle rather than childish.
Something made just for your space
If you have a particular wall, colour scheme or horse in mind, Sydney artist Belinda Baynes also accepts commissions, from custom horse portraits to bespoke artworks. Find out about working together.
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