The most impactful hotels don’t see art as an accessory or just another ‘thing’ to decorate the room with. Art is a way of evoking emotion and stimulating the senses. It plays a massive role in identifying the unique personality of a hotel. Otherwise, guests would be surrounded by blank walls and a feeling of emptiness. 

Instead, curators aim to fill spaces with art that creates a sense of ‘magic’ and ambiance to help guests feel welcomed and comfortable.

Some boutique hotels that are already embracing art trends are the Hôtel du Petit Moulin. This hotel reflects the art, history and culture on this side of Paris with brightly coloured furniture, decorative walls, green hallways and Baroque, Rococo and Couture-designed rooms. 

The Hotel Éclat Beijing has an impressive collection of over 100 pieces of sculptures and paintings. These pieces came from world-famous artists like Salvador Dali, Pierre Matter, Zhang Guolang, Chen Wen Ling, Andy Warhol and more.

The Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà is known for its collection of contemporary art by artists like Marc Quinn, Damien Hurst, Anish Kapoor and Vanessa Beecroft. It has 58 rooms and each one has its own unique design and decor with bright fabrics and furniture.

Here are some of the ways hotels like the above are giving guests a unique experience that make them stand out from the rest.

Large Art

Art that takes up space doesn’t go unnoticed. Putting large pieces of artwork in a room has a dramatic effect and can even make small spaces seem bigger. This is why large paintings are more sought after than small paintings.

Such pieces may need extra care when selecting so as not to clash with a room’s interior design. Styles like art nouveau, bold abstract, captivating modern, impressionist, eye-catching pop art, or contemporary, may call for some adjustments in a room like a new paint colour or furniture. 

Gallery Walls

Gallery walls have an eclectic charm about them and can make a space look more sophisticated. 

Gallery walls are one of the most flexible art trends since they are made of smaller pieces that can be manipulated to fit on virtually any wall. As long as there is a consistent theme throughout the chosen pieces, a gallery wall can become a stunning focal point on an otherwise bare wall. 

Some great gallery wall ideas are collections of line art, minimalist art, vintage prints, mixed media like plates or mirrors, and graphic text.     

Abstract Art

Abstract paintings are one of the most popular art styles today. They are especially loved by hotels because the colours and movement of abstract art have been shown to have positive effects on the human brain and body. A good abstract painting is more than just brush strokes and shapes – it has meaning, expression and skill behind it. 

Abstract paintings are also a favourite for hoteliers and curators because they are open to different interpretations so as to avoid controversy and the risk of alienating guests.

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