The wonder of waves is that they have an incredible ability to calm us and energise us, all at the same time. That’s one of the reasons we love relaxing by the ocean and having fun at the beach.
The wonder of wave art is that it gives you the opportunity to achieve that in your everyday life at home. And you don’t have to be a surfer to channel the benefits.
Feeling swell is more than about chasing the biggest wave. It’s about bringing that cool, calm and collected feel to an interior space – something that will lift the mood of a room without having to get wet.
Let your worries wash away with conceptual, photographic, mystical and retro wave art. Ready to ride the crest of design?
Conceptual Curves
Often when we think of wave art, our minds immediately turn to photographic art. However, to get started, let’s delve a little deeper and enjoy the cheery atmosphere a more conceptual approach can provide.
From classic blue to contemporary red, these ideas include modern twists and abstract turns, offering a bright, fun and creative range of options that will transform a room into something truly uplifting.
1. Beachy
CREATIVE: ‘Rough Seas’ is a work of beach art that will add colour and pizzazz to a living space.
2. Swirl
CURVY: Hang a wave abstract like ‘Sea Spray’ to give a room plenty of colour and energy.
3. Eyes Like The Ocean
EYES HAVE IT: Make a splash with a watercolour like ‘Wave Of Emotion’, a strikingly surreal work.
4. Red Swell
TWIST OF COLOUR: Give ocean blue a run for its money with this contemporary abstract, ‘Waves Of Red’.
Photographic Feels
Wave photography is a favourite of surf and ocean photographers and, for that, we thank them for their time, talent and passion.
These works capture all that is real and magnificent about our ocean and beach life, enabling us to bring a piece of that greatness into our home.
To energise a room, pair wave photography with matching splashes of colour in couches, cushions and rugs.
5. Beautiful Break
ENERGISE: The ocean blues and sea greens of ‘Inside The Barrel’ perfectly complement this gorgeous teal couch.
6. Seagull’s View
CHILL OUT: Use the neutrals of the sand and the brights of the sea combined with this work ‘Feeling Swell’ to achieve a beautiful beach house style interior.
7. Boom Crash Opera
HAUNTING: The powerful ‘Lighthouse In The Storm’ photo print will add mood to a matching modern grey and white decor.
8. Surf’s Up
FRESH: Lavish a neutral space with all the colour and energy it needs with this glorious ‘Crashing Down’ photo piece.
Mystical Curls
“The ocean calms my restless soul.”
Channelling your inner mermaid or merman will be easier than ever with these wave works that convey strength and beauty.
From ‘The Angry Wave’ which captures the masculine power of a wave (inspired by the famous piece by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai) to ‘Woman Against Nature’ which captures the feminine energy of the ocean, these mystical pieces will alter the mood of a room.
9. Wave Power
POWERFUL: A nod to a famous art piece, ‘The Angry Wave’ will add a subtle strength to a living room decor.
10. Whale Of A Time
BIG SPLASH: ‘Dancing Whale’ is a fun, friendly, cartoony print that will give any room a super chilled, beachy feel.
11. Feminine Power
ROAR: This ferocious, but feminine wall art print ‘Woman Against Nature’ adds class and beauty to upmarket boho style.
Retro Set
Given the popularity of surf culture spiked in the 1950s and 60s, retro artists love using it as their muse drawing from the people, language, fashion and lifestyle of the day.
This, of course, includes Gidget girl inspired art alongside filtered photographic and cartoony works.
These retro pieces will enliven any living space, but will particularly funk up a teenager’s room, mancave or sheshed.
12. Serenity
COOL: ‘Retro Shores’ with its sands and blues elegantly complements this easy-going blonde and white timber interior.
13. Pearl Girl
GOOD TIMES: ‘Ride The Wave’ is a lively playful piece that would suit a beach house, teenage girl’s room or sheshed.
14. Sunshiny Day
BRIGHT: It doesn’t get any more cheerful than this ‘Walking On Sunshine’ print, a fun way to perk up an office space.
15. Gidget Girls
HAPPY: A delightful use of primary colours makes this ‘Deco Surf’ and office combo a fun feast for the eyes.
Already find yourself feeling swell? For more wonderful wave art ideas explore our diverse Beach Art and Beach House collections.
