Art can make magic happen in places you wouldn't expect, like the living room

We all know how to hang pictures in living rooms and bedrooms. But what about all the other areas of your home that could use some visual love? Let's look into the areas that have been forgotten where art can make a big difference in a surprisingly nice way.

Your laundry room doesn't have to look like a scary place to do laundry, and your hallway doesn't have to feel like a hospital hallway. Every room in your house can bring you happiness.

Hallways: The Gallery You Walk Through Every Day

Hallways are a great place to put up a gallery wall or a group of related pieces. You can be more creative with your choices because people are moving through the space. This is where you can wear bolder clothes, mix and match styles, or show off a collection that tells a story as you walk.

Imagine it as your own museum hallway, but without the "please don't touch" signs and the cost to get in.

The bathroom is your daily spa retreat

You can hang art in bathrooms, yes. The most important thing is to pick things that can handle steam and humidity. Think about glass photography, acrylic paintings, or even prints that won't get wet. A lovely piece of art above the toilet or facing the bathtub can make your bathroom more than just a place to do your business. It can also make it a place where you can relax.

Instead of that crack in the ceiling that you keep meaning to fix, picture yourself soaking in the tub while looking at a peaceful scene.

The Home Office: A Place to Get Ideas

Artwork that inspires and motivates should be in your workspace. The right art can keep you motivated and focused, whether you're doing math or following your creative dreams. Abstract art can get your creative juices flowing, and calming landscapes can help you relax after a long day at work.

Don't bother with the usual motivational posters. You can do better than that, and so can your work.

Breakfast Areas and Kitchen Nooks

These cozy areas are great for small, cute items that make your morning coffee routine feel more special. Food-related art is obvious but not required—anything that makes you smile at 7 AM is worth looking at.

A small painting can change "grabbing breakfast" into "starting the day beautifully."

Stairwells: The Gallery Up and Down

Staircase walls are great places to put vertical arrangements or big statement pieces that can be seen from different levels. Because you're changing height as you look at the art, it makes for a dynamic viewing experience.

Just be sure that nothing is in a place where someone carrying laundry upstairs could bump into it by accident.