Transform Your Space with the 2025 Art Trend: Small Pleasures
As we head into 2025, it’s time to celebrate the joys in life—and in our homes. Bluethumb has named Small Pleasures the biggest forecasted art trend of the year, and it’s set to take interiors by storm. Celebrating life’s simple joys through still life artistry and compact formats, this trend speaks to the hearts of home decorators, art lovers, and collectors seeking affordable luxury in a challenging economic climate.
Two Apples by popular still life artist Alina Hayes. Click the image to shop!
Affordable Art for Every Space
In a world where cost-of-living pressures are at the top of people’s minds, Australians are turning to small, affordable luxuries to add beauty and meaning to their spaces. This 2025 interior trend emphasises art that captures the charm of everyday moments—whether it’s a vase of flowers, a stack of books, or a bowl of fruit—rendered in compact sizes under 40cm.
Pomodorini and Cook’s Privilege by Michelle Keighley. Click the image to shop Michelle’s original art online today!
Why Small Pleasures Works for Your Home
The Small Pleasures trend taps into two key decorating needs for 2025:
1. Affordable Luxury
With cost-of-living pressures rising, home decorators are seeking ways to refresh their spaces without major expenses. Small, original artworks (under 40cm and priced under $500) offer an accessible way to add character and charm.
2. Compact Living
Smaller artworks are ideal for today’s homes and apartments, fitting seamlessly into cozy nooks, creating layered gallery walls, or perching elegantly on shelves.
Orange Blossom by Mary Zammit is the epitome of lux; orange slices have never looked so delectable! Click the image to shop the look.
Still Life: Timeless and On-Trend
Still-life paintings—capturing food, flowers, and books—are experiencing a major revival. Why? These artworks pair perfectly with popular interior aesthetics like cottagecore, known for its nostalgic, nature-inspired vibe. They bring a calming sense of tradition and simplicity to modern spaces, acting as little moments of mindfulness in a fast-paced world.
Still Life with Chillies by Andriane Georgiou is a perfect accessory for open shelving, adding a pop of colour and artistic charm to your space.
How to Style Small Pleasures in Your Home
Ready to incorporate the 2025 art trend, Small Pleasures, into your space? Interior designer Anna Wood from Picchio Interiors has shared her expert styling tips:
- In the Bathroom: Add soul to a blank wall with a small painting near the vanity or above the bathtub.
- In the Bedroom: Hang one or two small pieces asymmetrically above your bedside table for an effortlessly chic look.
- Gallery Walls: Combine smaller still life pieces with other art for a layered, personalized feature in a living or dining area.
- On Shelves: Perfect for renters or home offices, small artworks styled on shelves create beautiful vignettes without needing to hang anything.
Start Your Small Pleasures Collection
Small Pleasures isn’t just a trend—it’s a way to make your home feel more personal, warm, and inviting. With Bluethumb’s range of affordable, original still life artworks, you can refresh your décor and celebrate life’s little luxuries.
Start discovering today! Shop the 2025 Art Trend: Small Pleasures curation.
I am artist and have many colorful paintings for sale
Interesting read, thanks. As an Artist creating mostly small works on paper, it’s great to know that ‘Small Treasures’ is a trend.