How to Hang Wall Art for a Cozy Fall Home

Hang the art: Make your home cozier
New England Home | Interior design: Lisa Tharp, Lisa Tharp Design | Photo Michael J. Lee

Fall nesting tip: bring your walls to life.

Hang the art.

Homes that display artwork reflecting the family’s personality and memories feel warmer, more lived-in and loved.

Isn’t that the feeling we want for our fall home?

So go ahead—hang art. Lean it against a wall. Tack it up. Put it on a shelf.

Don’t overthink it.

Don’t overcomplicate it.

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Southern Living | Styling: Liz Strong Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Art doesn’t have to be expensive or museum-quality.

Frames don’t have to be fancy—simple frames let the image and the memory shine.

Print and frame family photos. They instantly make a space feel personal.

Display souvenirs or artwork from trips. If you don’t have originals, pick a print online that reminds you of a special place or print something at home to frame.

Make it a fall art hunt: collect small prints, quotes, or pieces that inspire you and place them where you’ll see them when you need a lift.

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Southern Living | Styling: Liz Strong Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Tuck art into unexpected nooks—on a bookshelf, a stair landing, or beside a lamp.

Create a gallery wall of memories: mix photos, prints and small objects for a collected, cozy look.

Place art on a ledge so you can swap pieces easily whenever the mood strikes.

Pin prints to a cork board for a casual, changeable display.

Hang the art and watch your home become more personal, cozy and welcoming.

Share what you’ve hung this season—tag @theinspiredroom or use #fallnesting on social media so we can enjoy your ideas together.

Related Post: 10 Helpful Guidelines for Decorating Your Walls

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Would you enjoy a Facebook group where we share homes and fall nesting ideas? If enough people are interested, I’ll set one up. I’d love to see what you’re doing. Our Home Love Stories site has had technical issues, so we’re exploring better ways to connect and share.

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