Art doesn’t just decorate a space—it transforms it. Research now shows it can also enhance your health, mood, and mental wellbeing. Whether you’re styling a bedroom or refreshing a hallway, the right artwork can create a serene, restorative atmosphere in your home.
'Blue Coral 1' and 'Blue Coral 2' canvases
Can Art Really Improve Your Health?
Florence Nightingale Believed in the Power of Art
“Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the objects presented to patients are an actual means of recovery.”
– Florence Nightingale
Even over a century ago, experts like Nightingale understood the vital role that visuals play in mental and physical recovery.
Art can have a measurable impact on your wellbeing. According to a study by Koenraad Cuypers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, people who regularly engage with art—such as visiting galleries or displaying artwork at home—report:
Higher life satisfaction
Improved overall health
Lower levels of anxiety and depression
In short, being surrounded by beautiful art doesn’t just feel good—it’s good for you.
Does Art Enhance Brain Function and Empathy?
Yes—art encourages critical thinking and emotional intelligence. A 2014 study by the University of Arkansas found that schoolchildren who visited an art museum showed:
Improved critical thinking skills
Increased empathy
Higher tolerance for differing viewpoints
Displaying thoughtful, inspiring artwork at home could stimulate similar benefits for both adults and children.
Our Top Tips for Choosing Healing Artwork
If you want to decorate with intention, follow these design tips:
1. Choose the Right Scale
For smaller spaces, use decorative canvases to add charm without overwhelming the room.
For feature walls or open spaces, larger seascapes provide maximum visual impact.
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2. Prioritize Calm Color Palettes
Look for art with soft coastal tones:
Blues for serenity
Sand and beige for warmth
Greens for balance
Whites for purity and space
3. Reflect Your Memories
Choose artwork that brings you joy—scenes that evoke beach holidays, peaceful landscapes, or calming ocean views.
Final Thoughts: Art Is Medicine for the Mind
Art isn’t just something you hang—it’s something you feel. Whether it’s a soft seascape over your bed or a decorative canvas in your hallway, choose pieces that heal, uplift, and inspire.
Let your home become your sanctuary—one canvas at a time.
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FAQs About Art and Wellbeing
Q: Can viewing art improve mental health?
A: Yes. Research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that viewing or interacting with art is linked to improved health, reduced anxiety, and greater life satisfaction.
Q: What kind of art is best for creating a calm home?
A: Art with soft, natural tones like blue, white, sand, and green is most effective for promoting calm. Coastal-inspired art and seascapes are particularly soothing.
Q: Why is art used in hospitals and healthcare spaces?
A: Hospitals use art to create peaceful environments that support patient recovery. Calming visuals can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve mood.
Q: What size artwork should I choose for small rooms?
A: In smaller spaces, decorative canvases work best. They bring in beauty without crowding the space and still offer mood-enhancing benefits.
FAQs
How can seascape art improve my mood or wellbeing?
Seascape art—especially pieces featuring calm waters, soft blues, and expansive horizons—can have a soothing psychological effect. Studies show that viewing imagery of the ocean can help reduce stress, lower heart rate, and promote a sense of peace. Our large seascape canvases are designed to bring the calming essence of the coast into your home, helping you feel more grounded and relaxed in your space.
Where should I hang a large seascape canvas?
Just about anywhere! Large seascape artworks work beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, or entryways—anywhere you want to create a sense of serenity and openness. Hung above a bed, sofa, or console, they act as a stunning focal point while setting a peaceful tone for the room. Our canvases also pair perfectly with Hamptons-style furniture and coastal-inspired décor. Smaller decorative canvases can be used in smaller hallway nooks, bathrooms, kitchens and even in a bookcase.
What makes our canvases so special
Each of our seascape canvases is designed in-house, with 70% hand-painted detailing for depth, texture, and artisanal character. They are exclusive to Style My Home and carefully curated to complement any home including Hamptons, coastal, and classic interiors.
Can artwork really make a home feel more peaceful?
Yes! Art has the power to shape the energy of a space. Choosing calming visuals—like ocean or floral scenes, soft brushstrokes, and horizon lines—can create an environment that encourages stillness and calm. Our canvases are a simple yet powerful way to bring balance, beauty, and emotional clarity into your home.
Do your canvases come ready to hang?
Yes. All of our canvases come boxed pre-stretched/ frames and ready to hang, with lightweight frames for easy installation. Clients can either hang direct from the frame or use the eyelets to hang from a wire (wire is not included). Whether you're styling a full wall or layering above furniture, they offer an effortless way to transform your space with minimal effort.
