Art Print Ideas & Interiors Blog – Stanley Street Studio / wall art

Few artists capture pure joy on paper quite like Henri Matisse. Known for his bold colour cut-outs and fluid, expressive line work, Matisse's style has become one of the most popular choices for modern wall art — and it's easy to see why. Matisse art prints bring warmth, movement and personality into a room without ever feeling heavy or overdone.

The Matisse Style, Explained

Matisse spent his later career pioneering "papiers découpés" — cut-paper compositions built from bold blocks of colour and simplified organic shapes. This later style, along with his earlier figurative and botanical work, is what most people picture when they think of Matisse today: confident colour, playful form, and an unmistakable sense of joy.

Why Matisse Prints Suit Modern Interiors

Because Matisse's compositions rely on flat colour and clean shapes rather than fine detail, his work translates exceptionally well to contemporary interiors. A Matisse-inspired print can sit comfortably in a minimalist scheme, add colour to an all-white room, or complement other mid-century and abstract pieces as part of a wider collection.

Henri Matisse Dance (La Danse) Art Print — available in sizes A5 to A1

Choosing a Colour Story

Matisse's palette ranges from deep indigo blues to warm creams and soft greens, so there's a print to suit almost any existing colour scheme. Cooler blues and greens work well in calm, restful rooms such as bedrooms or reading corners, while warmer tones bring energy to living spaces and home offices.

Henri Matisse Blue Leaf Abstract Art Print — available in sizes A5 to A1

Styling Matisse Prints in Your Home

A single large Matisse print makes a confident statement above a sofa, bed or console table, while two or three smaller prints work beautifully as part of a gallery wall set. Because his work is so graphic, it also pairs surprisingly well with botanical and abstract prints, so don't be afraid to mix styles within the same wall.

Henri Matisse Floral Abstract Art Print — available in sizes A5 to A1

Sizing and Print Quality

Every Matisse-inspired design is available from A5 through to A1, making it easy to scale a print to your space, whether that's a small hallway or a large living room wall. Each print is produced using giclée printing on 250gsm museum-grade paper, preserving the vibrancy and flat, confident colour that defines Matisse's work.

Bring Colour and Joy Into Your Home

Matisse art prints are a brilliant way to add warmth, colour and personality to a modern interior without overwhelming the space. Browse the full range of art prints to find a design that brings a little joy to your walls.

A well-curated gallery wall is one of the most impactful ways to transform a room — and it’s easier to achieve than you might think. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on an existing collection, art prints give you the flexibility to create a display that’s entirely your own. Here’s everything you need to know to get it right.

What Makes a Great Gallery Wall?

The best gallery walls feel both curated and personal. They have a visual thread running through them — whether that’s a shared colour palette, a consistent artistic style, or a particular theme — that stops them from looking random. What they don’t need is matching frames, identical sizes, or a rigid grid layout. In fact, some of the most beautiful gallery walls are gloriously imperfect.

Start with a Theme or Colour Story

Before you start buying prints, decide what you want the wall to say. Some popular approaches:

• Matched pairs: Two prints designed to complement each other, hung side by side. Our Gallery Wall Sets are perfect for this — every pair has been chosen to work together beautifully.
• Single artist: A collection of prints by one artist — William Morris, Matisse or Bauhaus masters — for a cohesive, collected feel.
• Colour-led: Prints in the same colour family, regardless of subject. Blues and greens, warm terracottas, or a soft neutral palette all work brilliantly.
• Mix and match: Different styles, subjects and sizes united by a consistent mood. This takes more confidence but creates the most personal results.

Japanese Style Landscape Set of Two Art Prints — a perfect matched pair for a calm, Japandi-inspired gallery wall

Choose Your Sizes

A mix of sizes adds rhythm and visual interest to a gallery wall. The classic approach is to anchor the arrangement with one or two larger prints — A2 or A1 — and build around them with smaller ones. Don’t be afraid to go bigger than you think; most people underestimate how large a print needs to be to have real impact on a wall.

All our art prints are available in five sizes: A5, A4, A3, A2 and A1. Ordering the same design in different sizes is a great way to create a cohesive display with built-in variation.

Plan Before You Hang

The golden rule of gallery walls: plan everything on the floor before a single nail goes in. Lay your prints out in roughly the shape you want to achieve, take a photo, and study it. Move things around until you’re happy. This saves a lot of unnecessary holes in your walls and often reveals combinations you wouldn’t have thought of.

• Aim for consistent gaps between prints — around 5–7cm looks intentional without feeling rigid.
• Start with your largest or most important print, position it slightly off-centre, then build outward.
• Use paper templates to test the layout on the wall itself before committing.

William Morris Honeysuckle Pink Set of Two Art Prints — rich Arts & Crafts botanical prints designed to hang as a perfectly matched pair

Where to Hang Your Gallery Wall

• Above a sofa or bed: The furniture anchors the wall space. Aim for the bottom of the arrangement to sit around 20–25cm above the furniture.
• A staircase wall: Perfect for a cascading arrangement that follows the diagonal line of the stairs.
• A hallway: Often the most neglected space in a house — a gallery wall transforms it into a real feature and sets the tone for the whole home.
• A dining room wall: Creates a wonderful backdrop and gives guests something to talk about.

The Easy Way: Start with a Set of Two

Not sure where to start? A matched pair of prints is the simplest route to a gallery wall look. Our Gallery Wall Sets include botanical pairs, William Morris duos, Japanese landscape sets, celestial print pairings and many more — each designed so the two prints work together in perfect harmony.

Start with a pair, then add to it over time. Gallery walls are never truly finished — they evolve with you.

Japanese Light Green Japandi Lake Set of Two Art Prints — a serene, Japandi-inspired pair perfect for any gallery wall

A Few Final Tips

• Keep frames consistent for a formal look — mix them for something more collected and eclectic.
• Don’t over-crowd. White space between prints is as important as the prints themselves.
• Step back often as you hang to check the overall effect at a distance.
• Prints don’t have to be framed. Leaning larger prints against the wall on a shelf or mantelpiece is a perfectly valid — and very current — approach.

All our art prints are Giclée printed on 250gsm museum-grade paper, available in five sizes from A5 to A1, and arrive carefully packaged and ready to frame. Browse the full Gallery Wall Sets collection at Stanley Street Studio and find your perfect pair.