How to Use Wall Art and Decor To Change Your Office Space

Do you need to fill a space on your office walls with something eye-catching? If you do, perhaps some sophisticated decor will make the difference. Discover the best decor and office space wares to put the finishing touches to your office.

Wall art and decor are not only ideal accessories for a house, a living space or for home decor. These decorative items can brighten an office space and make the perfect statement. Whether you want to accentuate a modern or traditional look, you can choose the perfect piece to tie in the designs and styles of your office space.

But selecting and using wall art and decor can be difficult. The selection of great wall art and decorative items may overwhelm you when choosing the perfect items – the options seem endless. Unsure how to add decor and wall art to your office space? Read on to find the best ways to use these decorative items when decorating your office space.

What is the Difference Between Wall Decor and Wall Art?

While the purpose of wall decor is to embellish your space, wall art has a more profound meaning. Wall decor makes a space decorative, while wall art, such as wall prints, wall hangings, framed prints or canvas prints, can express and evoke a deeper emotion when someone enters your office space and looks at it.

What Kind of Wall Art is Most Popular?

Out of the vast collection of wall art available, such as art prints, abstract art or colourful prints, there are many popular options. If you’re considering hanging wall art in your office space or decorating your room with them, here are the options that create the best effect:

  • Canvas prints – from coast to nature scenes to portraits, the subjects in canvas prints give an office space character and can look vibrant and beautiful. Whether your office space has a modern or traditional feel, its look can capture the attention of your visitors when you select floating frame prints with engineered wood frames or split canvas prints.
  • Paintings – whether you choose a landscape style or an abstract art option, paintings are popular options that suit a range of office space styles. If you shop for paintings that match your office space decor, palette and colour scheme, you can create a complementary and harmonious look for the space.
  • Modern art photographs – by selecting modern art photographs or digital art photography to hang in your office space, you can evoke a modern style and a sense of contemporary beauty.

How Can I Make My Walls Look Interesting?

Other methods you can use to make your walls look interesting include filling your space with sophisticated office space items. Some of the best office wall items you may consider include clocks, photo frames and mirrors.

Mirrors for Office Spaces

If you don’t want to commit to a statement piece of artwork or install wall hangings in your office, mirrors for office spaces are an excellent option. Mirrors are not only for the bedroom or your hallway; they can add a sophisticated look to your office.

There are a couple of sizes and shapes to choose from when hanging a mirror in your office. You may select an oval mirror or a round mirror, such as the STACEY Black Aluminium Mirror, to move away from the standard square-shaped mirror. You may consider a more eclectic look and select several smaller mirrors to fill your office space, or choose one large mirror to brighten the space and make it look bigger and more inviting.

Photo Frames for Office Spaces

With photo frames for your office walls, you can give your wall prints or art prints the final touch and make them stand out. Finding the perfect photo frame can attract attention, and the best place to find them is in a quality homeware and home decor store.

Which photo frame is ideal for your office space? There are plenty of options. Something like the Floral Glass Photo Frame will complement a nature-inspired office theme; its shimmery surface and botanical garden design will reflect the light and create a warm look for your office. 

You may consider a simple photo frame that still offers the sophistication you’re looking for for your office. The CLARA White/Rose Gold Glass Photo Frame will give you the right balance of simplicity and chic appeal. It works if you aim for an Art Deco style for your office and want to display paintings proudly.

Clocks for Office Spaces

Clocks may be practical, but they can also make a statement about the style of the room. The choice that awaits you is wide – simple designs, larger sizes, sleek colours such as black or silver and various materials such as metal or wood can all make a different impact.

Aiming to create a modern look for your office space? The EMILIA Wall Clock is a top office and homeware option that can accentuate a modern look. Its minimalist style, silver hands, and wooden dial will complement your modern office space and enhance its contemporary look.

How Do You Arrange 4 Pieces of Art on the Wall?

A few simple steps can make styling your office space with four art pieces easier. Here are a few tips and steps to arrange four paintings on the wall of your office space.

1. Consider the Shape

Some of the most attractive designs that include four pieces of wall art are arranged as if they were a single piece. So, which shape should you consider when arranging wall art? Consider arranging and hanging them as one square, with each piece of art forming the corners of the square. This approach will create balance in your office space.

2. Think About the Height of the Art

Part of placing your pieces includes thinking about the level of the art or how high up the wall they should sit. Too low, and the art may not make the impact it was designed for. Too high, and your guests may have to stretch their necks to view the pieces. To get the correct balance, always ensure the centre point of the art hangs at eye level.

3. Think About the Spacing

Spacing the artwork in a square shape is important because it can create the illusion of a single, unified display. So, before you hang the art, take a moment to consider the spacing between them.

To keep things symmetrical, maintain an even space between the art and ensure the pieces are not more than six inches apart. The ideal spacing is approximately three inches.

4. Consider the Placement with the Furniture

Whether you’re hanging the four art pieces behind a table or a large chair, considering the placement of the work with the furniture is important. Paying attention to proportion is the easiest way to create balance in the office, avoid too much empty space, and ensure that all items make the impact they should.

Get Perfect Office Decor for your Space from One Six Eight London

One Six Eight London is the best place to find affordable office and homewares to decorate your space. We are keen to ensure you find the perfect wall decor for your office so you can enter the room and take in a balanced, professional and sophisticated vibe.

Our stock includes the best quality wall clocks, photo frames and mirrors that you can match to the style you want to achieve. Simply browse online at One Six Eight London to find the best options for your office. We’re excited to help you make the best statement with your office designs.

buying guide

How to Choose a Jewellery Box: The Complete Australian Buying Guide (2026)

A good jewellery box does two jobs at once: it protects the pieces you love, and it earns its place on the dresser. But with sizes from travel cases to four-tier towers, and materials from timber to velvet-lined glass, choosing the right one is harder than it looks. This guide walks through everything worth considering before you buy a jewellery box in Australia — whether it's for yourself or one of the most reliable gifts you'll ever give.

Start with what you're storing

The most common jewellery box mistake is buying on looks alone and discovering your everyday pieces don't fit. Before choosing, take stock:

  • Mostly rings and earrings? A compact box with ring rolls and small compartments is enough — a medium jewellery box sitting neatly on a bedside table.
  • Necklaces and bracelets? Look for deeper compartments or vertical space so chains don't tangle. Layered trays help separate fine chains from chunkier pieces.
  • A growing collection? Go one size larger than you think you need. An XL jewellery box with multiple levels keeps everyday pieces on top and occasional pieces below.

Materials: why glass and velvet work so well

Timber boxes are traditional, and leather looks smart, but there's a reason glass jewellery boxes have become the modern favourite in Australian homes. Glass lets you see your collection at a glance — no opening three boxes to find the earrings you want — and it doubles as display: your jewellery becomes part of the room's styling rather than something hidden in a drawer.

The interior matters just as much. A soft velvet lining protects plated finishes and stones from scratching against harder surfaces, and keeps pieces from sliding around. Our GABRIELLA and SARA collections pair bevelled glass with velvet-lined compartments in colours from blush and cloud grey to classic black and white.

Where will it live?

A jewellery box you'll actually use needs to live where you get ready. A few placement tips:

  • Dresser or console: This is where a glass box shines — it reads as decor, especially styled beside a photo frame or bud vase.
  • Bedside table: Choose a smaller footprint so there's still room for the essentials — a lamp, a book, and ideally a silent alarm clock that won't tick through the night.
  • Walk-in robe: Larger multi-level boxes suit shelf placement, where height isn't a constraint.

The gift that never misses (and how to personalise it)

Ask anyone who works in homewares: jewellery boxes are one of the most-gifted items year round — birthdays, Mother's Day, 18ths and 21sts, engagements, Christmas. They work because they're personal without needing you to know someone's ring size or taste in jewellery.

If you want to take the gift one step further, engraving turns a beautiful box into a keepsake. A name, a date, a short message in a corner of the glass — it's the difference between a present and an heirloom. One Six Eight London offers custom engraving on our jewellery boxes, done in-house in Melbourne and shipped Australia-wide.

Quick answers to common jewellery box questions

What size jewellery box should I buy?

Bigger than your current collection needs. Collections only grow, and cramming pieces together causes tangling and scratches. If you're between two sizes, take the larger.

Are glass jewellery boxes durable?

Quality ones, yes. Look for solidly framed panels and hardware that closes cleanly. All One Six Eight London jewellery boxes are backed by a 5-year warranty and 120-day returns.

How do I stop necklaces tangling?

Store chains individually — separate compartments, or fasten each chain closed before laying it flat. Deeper velvet compartments will hold coiled chains without them sliding into each other.

Can I get a jewellery box personalised in Australia?

Yes — engraving is available on our full jewellery box range, added at checkout or via our personalised jewellery boxes page. Turnaround is fast because engraving is done locally in Melbourne.

The short version

Choose by what you store, buy a size up, insist on a soft lining, and put it somewhere you'll see it every day. If it's a gift, add engraving and it becomes the present they keep for decades. Browse the full range of jewellery boxes at One Six Eight London — free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $99.

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