How To Choose Calming Wall Art For A Peaceful Home This Autumn

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp we naturally retreat indoors creating little sanctuaries where we can rest and recharge. Autumn and Winter are seasons of hibernation, a time to slow down, light candles and surround ourselves with textures and tones that feel nurturing.

One of the simplest ways to bring a sense of peace into your home during these months is through carefully chosen wall art.

The artwork you surround yourself with sets the mood of a space and the right piece can help transform your home into calm and comfort.

Choosing Soothing Colours

Soft neutrals, muted blues, earthy browns and gentle greens often create a serene atmosphere.

In autumn and winter these tones echo the natural world outside while balancing the cosiness of blankets warm lighting and seasonal decor.

My own paintings naturally lean towards these softer tones this time of the year. I find they not only create a visual calm but also encourage a deeper sense of stillness in the spaces they inhabit.

Look For The Gentle Flowing Textures

Paintings with layered brushstrokes abstract softness or dreamy blends of colour help the mind slow down. Avoid overly harsh lines or high contrast imagery if your goal is tranquility. Textured artwork adds depth while remaining subtle almost like a visual form of meditation.

Select Themes That Evoke Stillness

Artwork does not need to be literal to feel calming. Pieces that convey stillness quiet or gentle movement like misty landscapes abstract "whispers" of colour or soft minimalism...helps your walls breathe.

My paintings 'Silent Whispers' or 'Winter Horse' were created with this exact intention to embody the beauty of quiet moments.

At the moment I am also working on a larger painting that explores these same calming themes, an expansion of scale that I hope will feel even more immersive and cocoon like.

Match The Mood Of The Season

Autumn and Winter are times of reflection. Choosing artwork that leans into this rhythm..pieces that feel grounding, introspective or cocoon like...can help align your home with natures slower place. Imagine sipping tea or a cup of coffee by a glowing lamp with artwork that feels like an embrace.

Think About Placemat

Where you hang calming art matter. Bedrooms, reading corners, meditation spaces or even above a sofa where you unwind in the evenings are ideal spots. Your artwork should invite you to pause, breathe and feel at home.

Final Thought

This Autumn and Winter let your home become a peaceful retreat. Wall art is more than decoration, its a way to shape the emotional tone of your space. By choosing calming colours, textures and themes you can create an atmosphere that supports rest and renewal during the hibernation season.

If you are looking for artwork that embodies quiet and calm my painting 'Silent Whispers' or 'Winter Horse' are pieces designed to bring serenity to your space and I am currently working on a new larger painting that carries these same soft soothing tones into a more expansive form.

Thank you for reading!

Photo by David Parminter, Featured in Ideal Homes Real Home, Words by Janet Mcmeekin