These Painterly Home Accessories Could Be Straight from an Art Museum

on the left is a colorful beanbag like chair and on the right is a model in a long black dress with a watercolor tulip on the front
Furniture to Bring the Art Gallery Look HomeGown: César Buitrago


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We’re well into 2024 and we’re already thinking of thoughtful yet unexpected ways to revamp our homes. An obvious point of inspiration for interiors is, of course, art, whether it’s a subtle still life or an arresting portrait. One of our favorite recent trends in design is embracing the hand of the artist itself and mimicking the bold brushstrokes and soft touches of paint and watercolor. It’s the sort of thing that makes sense for those with more daring design tastes, but it can also fit right in a more minimalist, pared-back scheme as well. Ready to find your statement piece? Check out a few of our favorites below.

Rug Print Bolster Cushion

Nothing brightens up a sofa or daybed like a colorful throw. This one from Paul Smith brings all the brushstroke vibes, and also comes in a blue-and-yellow color scheme.

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long cushion in oranges red and purples
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Dessert Plate D’Art

Bring a bit of pizzazz to your tablescape with a vibrant set of plates that channel sunny summer days.

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desert plate with colorful abstract watercolor smudges along the outside rim
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Togo Chair in Toile du Peintre by Michel Ducaroy

ICYMI, Ligne Roset’s iconic Togo chair turned 50 last year, so a special, limited-edition upholstery was in order. This one from Pierre Frey transforms the beloved seat into a real work of art.

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colorful beanbag like chair
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Food Stand

Need a splashy centerpiece? Look no further than this ceramic beaut, which brings a touch of handcrafted charm to a space.

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red food stand
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Meltingpot Table

Kooij’s Meltingpot tables look as if they’re wrapped in marbled paper, but they’re in fact derived from a much less refined material: recycled plastic. Good for the environment, then, and even better for your otherwise beige living room.

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large pedestal table turned on its side in colorful strokes of watercolor
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Brushstrokes Soup Plates

Lively lime green and subdued navy blue come together to create a truly one-of-a-kind artwork in these plates, which look just as good arranged on your table as they do displayed on your wall as art.

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white soup plate with vertical watercolor strokes in lime yellow and dark blue
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Rotating San Cai Side Table

Designer Matt Watterson brought all the cool blue vibes to this take on ceramics. Bonus: It spins!

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three leg table with blue painted legs with texture and a colorful top in watercolor smudges of yellow brown light green and light blue
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Rayas Bowl

Why not give your morning cereal a more stylish vessel? This set of four from Porta, also available in purple, should do the trick.

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a red and white bowl
Porta NYC

Paravento Risacca Screen

Some furniture resembles fine art, but this screen, designed by Gaetano Pesce, is a work of art. If the scenic vista alone weren’t enough, there’s also a Bluetooth speaker in the base that plays back the sound of the ocean.

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three panel screen painted to look like the beach
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Brushstroke Dinner Plate

The painterly look doesn’t have to be fussy—case in point, this plate, which showcases one simple, elegant brushstroke to maximum effect.

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blue plate
Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Luna Cabinet

Designeer Filippo Carandini designed this cabinet to stand out rather than blend in. The mix of bold colors is instantly eye-catching, and if that’s not enough, the high-gloss finish creates a shimmering effect.

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tall cabinet block color in green pink blue and black
Filippo Pincolini

Christopher John Rogers Gown

Designer Christopher John Rogers brings a touch of the watercolor look to his pre-fall collection.

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a person in a black dress with a splashy watercolor design of a red and a blue tulip
Gown: César Buitrago

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