Hospitality means making anywhere feel like home.
What better way to make any space feel personal than to adorn it with art that’s full of personality?
In 2025, art in hospitality environments is no longer just decorative — it’s the heartbeat of the guest experience. From lobbies to guestrooms, curated artwork tells a story, sets the mood, and creates the kind of moments travelers remember long after checkout. From art fairs to travel and trade shows, here are a few hot trends we’re seeing in hospitality art, illustrated by our installed works and custom pieces from our in-house studio artists and curated partners. Read more on industry trends here.
The Return of Color
Art collections are breaking away from neutrals with bold blues, soft greens, earthy terra cotta, and rich browns. These colors bring life to spaces and evoke emotional responses — from calm and serenity to energy and excitement.
Natural Elements in Art
Guests want to see the natural world reflected in the artwork around them. Expect hand-carved wood sculptures, botanical prints, clay wall pieces, and stone-inspired textures that bring the outdoors inside.
Organic Luxury
Luxury art now embraces natural forms — think flowing lines, hand-forged metalwork, and art that blends Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco influences for a refined yet grounded feel.
Open & Airy
Large-scale, minimal compositions and light-based art create a sense of openness. Strategically placed pieces leave negative space to breathe, making the artwork feel intentional rather than overwhelming.
AI-Assisted Art
Artificial Intelligence is introducing a new wave of creative possibilities. Hotels are commissioning AI-assisted artwork that can transform regional data into masterful compositions adding additional layers of meaning to any collection.
Art for Digital Detox
In contrast, some properties are curating soft, calming pieces designed to help guests slow down. Watercolor landscapes, abstract gradients, and meditative imagery provide a visual escape from screens.
Comfort-Driven Art
Even art is becoming more tactile and inviting — think textured canvases, fiber art, and installations that guests can experience up close, making the environment feel warmer and more approachable.
Residential-Style Art
Hotels are adopting a “living room” approach to art selection, with collections that feel personal and collected over time rather than mass-produced. It’s about authenticity and charm.
Hyper Localized Storytelling
Art is telling the neighborhood’s story, featuring local artists, cultural references, and site-specific commissions. This makes the property not just a place to stay, but a gallery of its surroundings.
Soft Lines
From flowing brushstrokes to fading gradients, organic shapes are dominating. These forms create movement, guide the eye, and add a calming rhythm to hospitality spaces.
Hospitality art in 2025 is about immersion — art that reflects the spirit of a place, engages the senses, and connects guests to the environment in a meaningful way. Hotels that curate with intention will transform every stay into a work of art.
