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Art in decoration: Paintings, sculptures, and more creative elements!

Discover how to integrate art into decoration and transform your projects with style and personality

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Feb 24, 2025, 8:00 AM

05 min de leitura
Doró Meira, Emiko Arrunategui and Karla Rivas - Artist's Atelier. Project of CASACOR Pernambuco 2024.

Doró Meira, Emiko Arrunategui and Karla Rivas - Artist's Atelier. Project of CASACOR Pernambuco 2024. (Walter Dias)

Integrating art in decoration is essential to create projects that are aesthetically pleasing and full of personality. The choice of paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects can transform any space into a more welcoming, inspiring, and truly yours. Below, we have gathered tips for those looking to include emotional and artistic elements to bring authenticity and beauty to your home!

Choosing paintings that reflect your style


The apartment is designed to be the perfect home for the childhood of the family's daughters. Project by Bric Arquitetura. In the photo, living room with rug, painting, and armchair.

Project by Bric Arquitetura. (Photos: Juliano Colodeti, from MCA Estúdio / Visual production: Legado Rio/Disclosure)

Think about the colors and themes that harmonize with the projects. The art in decoration begins with the choice of paintings that express your identity. Evaluate color palettes that complement or contrast with the existing tones in your home. Abstract themes, landscapes, or portraits can bring different energies to the rooms.
Two connected apartments create a duplex with the look of an art gallery. Project by Escala Arquitetura. In the photo, living room with bar and paintings.

(Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estúdio/Divulgação)

Vary between paintings, photographs, or collages to diversify the look of the walls. Large paintings can become the focal point of the project, while grouped small ones create a gallery effect.

Sculptures in decoration


Get to know Taís Araújo and Lázaro Ramos's apartment. Project by Escala Arquitetura. In the photo, a room with an integrated office, sculptures, and paintings.

Get to know Taís Araújo and Lázaro Ramos's apartment. Project by Escala Arquitetura. In the photo, a room with an integrated office, sculptures, and paintings. (Photos: Juliano Colodeti, from MCA Estúdio / Production: Andrea Falchi and Rennan Scalabrin/Disclosure)

Sculptures bring three-dimensionality and can be used both in interiors and exteriors. Choose pieces that converse with the rest of the project and that are proportionate to the available space.
In front of the sea, house combines a loft-suite, hidden TV and a sculpture garden. Project by Ketlein Amorim. In the photo, living room with stairs and view of the sculpture garden.

Projeto de Ketlein Amorim. (Luiza Schreier/Divulgação)

Metal, wood, and natural materials like ropes and wools offer distinct textures. Consider the context and visual impact, as well as the care required for each material in your maintenance routine.

Affective items in decoration


Refuge of Memory. Project by ADVP for CASACOR São Paulo 2024

Refuge of Memory. Project by ADVP for CASACOR São Paulo 2024 (Amanda Bibiano/CASACOR)

The art in decoration can take you to a special moment. Therefore, invest in items collected over time, such as souvenirs from travels, which can offer a personal touch and bring more affection to your home. Combine these pieces with contemporary design objects for a balanced look. Focus on the arrangement and the contrast of objects, while maintaining coherence with the overall style of the decoration. Variations in height, color, and texture can create an interesting and engaging visual.
Katleen Luizaga - Home Office Memories. Project of CASACOR Paraná 2024.

Katleen Luizaga - Home Office Memórias. Projeto da CASACOR Paraná 2024. (Bia Nauiack/CASACOR)

Seek to integrate elements that truly add meaning and visual harmony to the project. This way, the art in decoration not only beautifies but also personalizes and values your space. -- CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content creator agent, developed by the CASACOR Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Yeska Coelho.