Today, I’m sharing the best places to buy affordable art prints online, the very ones I use in my home and short-term rentals. One of the most frequent questions I receive on the blog is about where I find specific art pieces, and wall art is a topic that’s truly close to my heart. Did you know I spent a decade in the corporate world working for a home decor company specializing in wall art? Art is a love language for me. Over the years, I’ve learned that art profoundly reflects your personal style, especially in your home.

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Art as Storytelling: Setting Your Home (or Airbnb) Apart:

I truly believe that art is what sets our homes apart. It’s how we tell our stories – who we are, what we love, and where we’ve been. In my Airbnb’s, I use art to weave local narratives, whether it’s the history of the area or the feeling I want to evoke within the space. You want to set your rental apart from all the others so take this opportunity to step outside of the box and go BOLD. Art offers so much more than just visual appeal; it’s an opportunity to connect with guests on a deeper level. Don’t miss the chance to infuse your spaces with this powerful element!

Let’s dive into my go-to online art sources,

Etsy: A Treasure Trove of Unique Finds

Etsy is an goldmine for art prints. They offer a vast selection, with hundreds of thousands of options. They start as low as $2.00! You can either download a digital file and print it yourself or have the seller ship the physical print. I’ve done both. For instance, this cloud print (shown in the photo above) started as a digital download from Etsy. I had it printed on canvas at Office Max for added texture and framed it in a vintage find from a flea market. The total cost was around $31 for a 16×20 piece, including the $3 download and $13 canvas print. The print resides in one of our short-term rentals and the guests comment on it frequently.

Society 6: Supportive of Artists.

I’m a huge fan of Society 6. They offer affordable art prints (especially during their frequent sales) and assorted home decor items that are fresh and are made from quality material. My favorite thing about the company is that they empower artists by allowing them to set their own prices. Their prints ship quickly, are well-packaged, and are printed on decent-quality paper. I also love their mini pieces, like this one and this one which would a touch of whimsy to any space. These prints below are on my covered porch. I made the frames and added a coat of poly to the prints to help keep them from curling in the elements—all prints from Society6.

Another mix of favorite prints from Society 6 & Artfully Walls

FY!: A European Gem

This European company specializes in art prints and framed art, with over 120,000 options. While their prints lean towards poster-style, the framed options are surprisingly high-quality. I appreciate their larger size options and their reliable shipping (free for US orders over $69). I have had no issues with damages. They also offer canvas prints at reasonable prices.

Framed Print shown with packaging.

FY! Also offers canvas prints at reasonable prices.

Artfully Walls: My Absolute Favorite

Artfully Walls is my top pick for online art. The print quality is exceptional, and the thick paper allows for framing without glass. Their website is easy to navigate, and their curated galleries are helpful for visualizing pieces together. I love the curation tool called Design your Wall. They ship fast (which is great for that last minute Airbnb staging). Fun fact: many of Anthropologie’s art pieces come from Artfully Walls.

The print below is a favorite of mine (I love a quirky piece of art), but it had to be moved when my three-year-old granddaughter and her cousins staged a bathroom strike over it! They found him “scary“. It now lives at my Grand Rapids Airbnb.

Are any Dave Grohl fans out there?

Another Artfully Walls favorite: Dandelion

Below is a mix of prints from Artfully Walls and Society 6. Tulips in Vase, Checkmate II,

Poster Store

Poster Store is great if you are looking for inexpensive posters and frames. I like the groupings they put together, as they have made it quick and easy to fill up a space. We used them here to fill an art rail at one of our rental properties.

Juniper Art Prints

Juniper Print Shop is Interior Designer Jenny Komenda’s curated collection of affordable statement art. This is my go-to for all things vintage. I recently ordered this floral print, which I adore!

And these that I have propped instead of hanging. Love the vintage Hare.

Oh, and this horse print from Juniper Art is all over HGTV right now.

I also love the Vintage Prints from these companies:

Home Revivals– I love this butterfly print and this pretty floral.

Olive and Oak Prints– Take a look at this beautiful Gallery Wall!

Tips for Elevating Your Art Prints:

• Printing: Staples, Walgreens, Target, and Walmart are all convenient places to print your Art Prints.
• Go Bigger: Often, one large piece of Art will make more of a statement than several smaller pieces.
• Mat Magic: Try Swapping out the Mat from your store-bought frame. Try a Black mat instead of a white one! Or go bold and cover a mat in wallpaper or a fabric remnant.
• Matte Finish is Key: Always opt for a matte finish when printing your art. It lends a sophisticated, non-reflective quality that elevates the look of any piece. Glossy finishes can often look cheap and reflect too much light.
• Add Painterly Texture with Mod Podge: Try applying Mod Podge with a brush over your printed art for added dimension and a more artistic feel. This simple technique creates a subtle texture, making your print appear more like an original painting.

Shop some of my favorite prints here:

I hope you have something perfectly quirky for your own home. Do you have a favorite place to add to my list of The best places to buy Affordable art prints online? Comment below so I can check them out!

Until next time,

-Libbie

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