Your walls speak before you say a word. When you walk into a room your eyes take in the colour palette, the layout, and the art on the wall, it sets mood and tone long before any décor details do. That’s why selecting prints with intention matters. Here are smart guidelines for picking wall art plus specific examples from the Alfresco Prints collection to inspire you.
1. Match print style to room use
Start by asking: What happens in this space? A kitchen may call for lively, food-themed imagery. A hallway could benefit from wide-format typography to anchor the entry.
For example, the Sunday Brunch Club Print brings fun and personality, ideal for a relaxed dining or breakfast area. Meanwhile the Spicy Margarita Cocktail Print could add a splash of colour and humour by a bar cart or in a casual living room.
2. Consider format, scale and orientation
Prints that are too small can feel lost on a large wall; prints that are too large may overwhelm. A wide horizontal print works wonderfully in narrow spaces like hallways.
On the Alfresco “All Prints” page you’ll find a range of sizes and orientations.
The key is to choose a print sized for the wall space and to leave some breathing room around it for the best visual effect.
3. Colour palette and cohesion
Pick colours that either tie into the room’s existing palette or introduce a deliberate accent. If your room is neutral, a print with a bold hue works as a focal point. If your walls are already colourful, choose a print with a simpler palette to avoid visual clutter.
For instance the Chilli Pepper Kitchen Print uses a limited colour palette and thus can integrate easily with a busier environment.
4. Create visual rhythm with multiples or themes
If you have a long wall or an open space, consider using more than one print to build rhythm. Choose items from the same collection or theme to maintain unity. For example you might pair the Sunday Brunch Club Print with the Chilli Pepper Kitchen Print to create a food-and-drink wall across your dining zone.
5. Frame and mount mindfully
A print is only as good as the way you display it. A simple frame (black, natural wood, or white) lets the artwork shine. Hang at an appropriate height, usually eye level in living areas so it feels part of the room rather than an afterthought.
Final tip
To make your home feel refined and intentional, choose prints that speak to both who you are and how you live. With thoughtful selection and placement you’ll be turning blank walls into curated scenes of personality and style. The Alfresco Prints collection offers a flexible and engaging starting point for that journey.