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You already know that the right art pieces can make or break your home decor, but art, especially big art, can be expensive. Add kids to the mix and there’s no chance you’ll want to bring fancy, pricy art into your home (unless you want to see your priceless beauty covered in spaghetti). The good news is that with careful sourcing, you don’t need to blow an entire paycheck or inherit your grandmother’s Chagall collection to be an honest-to-goodness collector. Whether you’re looking for one high-impact print to fill a big wall, a ton of cute, little pieces to quickly trick out a nursery, or want to carefully build your cache of signed and numbered masterpieces, you can find plenty of affordable options.
Best Places to Buy Inexpensive Art at a Glance
Best Overall: Society 6
Best Framed Art: World Market
Best for Prints: Urban Outfitters
Best Custom Art: Etsy
Best for a Budget: Target
Best Vintage Art: Linen + Cloth
Best for a Splurge: Anthropologie
Best for Limited-Edition Art: 20 x 200
Best for Modern Art: ArtStar
Browse for inexpensive art from shops you know and trust — you can head to Target when you don’t want to wait for a new art piece to ship, or World Market. Etsy has an incredible selection if you love art and stumble upon unique art. And when you want the best prints to spruce up your space, Society 6 has you covered for some of the best prices you can find. Ahead, here are six of our favorites.
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Society 6
Image Credit: Society 6 Society 6 is known for its impressive selection of unique art designed by artists worldwide. You can browse cute saying prints, abstract art, pencil girl sketches, and fun photos like this summer-inspired “booked and busy” pick that is perfect to display in any room in your home. Society 6 also offers other affordable decor like wall art, home decor, and apparel.
Booked and Busy Capri Art Print$20
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World Market
Image Credit: World Market It’s easy to spend hours in World Market wandering around, looking at the retailer’s mix of global-inspired home décor, furniture, gourmet foods, and unique gifts — I always end up with a whole cart full of items! You can also snag the best artwork to spice up your naked walls. Whether your style is more modern or you love the Nancy Meyers aesthetic, there are plenty of picks for under $100!
Blue Oysters Framed Canvas Wall Art$50
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Urban Outfitters
Image Credit: Urban Outfitters Cool line drawings, retro prints, wall hangings or repositionable wallpaper make the perfect statement (for cheap!) Fall out of love? When your art is this affordable, it’s easy to swap things up next season. Art goes on sale here regularly, so it’s worth it to wait a beat if you find something full-price. Many prints come in multiple sizes or come framed — you pick the frame finish.
Jessica Hanselmann Pink Cosmos Art Print$25+
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Etsy
This maker mecca has a truly unending number of creators inventing cool pieces for your blank walls and display nooks. Start to follow a few artists you like and get alerts when they add new things. Etsy is also a great place to think beyond flat prints and consider little sculptures and 3D art perfect for a bookcase or mantel.
Abstract Modern Pink and Orange Flower Wall Art$30+
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Target
Image Credit: Target Need new art for your house? Head to Target! There are a handful of in-house home decor brands that offer affordable and stunning pieces from brands like Hearth & Home, Studio McGee, and Threshold. We spotted this colorful bird photo with vibrant tones and a bold artistic flair.
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Linen + Cloth
While it’s a bit more expensive, Linen + Cloth is the best place to source vintage prints. They have an impressive selection of ready-to-ship art that comes in various sizes and budgets. Our pick? This classic beach scene with the prettiest shades. The print includes a dust cover backing and a hook, ready for hanging.
Vintage Framed Canvas Art$95+
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Anthropologie
Anthropologie boasts the best prices you can find for under $200! Even though the artwork is over $100, shoppers report they never have issues getting their frames to hang. Plus, the artwork arrives at a perfect crossing, making it worth the splurge. How fun is this Life is a Bowl of Strawberries Wall Art? It adds a pop of color to any room and will be an instant conversation starter!
Life is a Bowl of Strawberries Wall Art$178
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20×200
Image Credit: 20×200. This company believes in (real) art — for the people, by the people — by making sure that everyone can afford to be a collector. They partner with up-and-coming creators to sell super cool limited edition collections in various sizes and at various price points. But what sets these guys apart is that you can buy a beautiful signed and numbered 10”x8” print for $35 just as easily as a 30”x24” print for $1350. Both prints are authentic, limited edition “real” art (not just posters).
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ArtStar
Image Credit: ArtStar. Ready to take a step up from poster-as-art? Art Star curates limited editions of their artists’ work in various sizes, which makes your pieces more valuable. While prices start here at around $150 they can go up and up.
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