When we think about designing a home, we often focus on the practical and permanent elements first - walls, floors, furniture, and lighting. While these set the foundation, it’s the finishing touches that truly make a space feel complete. One of the most powerful of these finishing touches is artwork.

As a professional interior designer with over 20 years of experience and a practicing artist, Alicia Zimnickas, founder of AZ Interiors Studio, she knows how transformative the right piece of art can be. Whether it’s a large canvas painting, a unique print, or an original piece of wall art, the right choice can turn a blank, uninteresting space into a home full of personality, warmth, and style.

Artwork Creates Identity and Personality

New-build houses often lack character, with clean lines and neutral finishes but very little individuality. This is where artwork steps in. Choosing original paintings, statement wall art, or carefully selected prints allows you to express your personality. The pieces you select tell your story and make your home uniquely yours.

It Transforms Blank Walls into Focal Points

We’ve all seen beautifully furnished homes with bare, empty walls that feel unfinished. Artwork fills that void. Large-scale paintings or striking wall art instantly create a focal point, turning plain walls into experiences. A single oversized canvas can completely shift the mood and scale of a room.

It Brings Emotional Connection

Art isn’t just decoration — it’s emotion. The pieces you choose should make you feel something. A calming landscape painting in a bedroom, a vibrant abstract print in a living room, or a thought-provoking piece of original artwork in a hallway can change the way you experience a space. Good art keeps surprising you; every day you notice new details.

It Enhances Atmosphere with Colour and Energy

Paintings and prints are powerful design tools. They bring in colour, texture, and rhythm that tie the whole scheme together. A bold contemporary wall art piece can inject energy into a minimalist interior, while a softer artwork can bring calm to a busier space. Art allows us to fine-tune the atmosphere of a room in ways furniture alone cannot.

It Makes a Home Truly Yours

The most beautiful interiors are not the ones that just follow trends — they’re the ones that tell a personal story. Original artwork and carefully chosen prints make your home feel deeply personal, authentic, and welcoming. Your walls become an extension of who you are.

In addition to interior design, all the artworks featured in the images above were created by Alicia Zimnickas, founder of AZ Interiors Studio. With decades of professional expertise, multiple awards, and international recognition as an artist, Alicia brings a unique perspective to every project. Her deep understanding of art — from creation to placement — allows her to guide clients not only on selecting the right artwork but also on where it should be displayed to elevate a space.