Indoor Graffiti To Ramp Up Your Space
(4 min read) When someone says “beautiful”, most of us think of entirely different things. Some of us think of Leonard Afremov paintings, some think of Rachel McAdams and others of their garden in May. That goes to show that beauty is the matter of individual observation and perception. There isn’t a universal measurement of beauty. Most of us will agree that art doesn’t necessarily have to be beautiful, but it should make you feel excited, it should make you feel alive. In a way, that is what street art does best.
I’ve been an avid fan of hip-hop culture for years now. Hip hop culture in particular, has a way of appropriating any subject and making it its own. Other art forms are often way to “smug” to do that. I guess that is exactly the “swag” that most hip-hop artists are characterized with. On the other hand, as much as I love hip-hop, I can’t let it take the credit for the entire movement of street art, simply because the credit doesn’t belong to it.
Graffiti, as the first rebellious form of expression, started emerging on the walls of abandoned buildings a whole decade before hip-hop, in 1970. In fact, if we want to be more accurate, graffiti as the first form of street art, shyly started appearing in New York in 1968. By 1973 they were already a “fully baked” artistic structure. It wasn’t until the 1980s that the media started linking graffiti to breakdance, rap music and later, hip-hop.
Now that we’ve broken that myth, let’s travel through time to this day and age. From artists such as Bill Rock, Lady Pink and Daze, to modern icons like Vhils, Above and the elusive Banksy, all of them have one thing in common – rebellion. Graffiti painting starts with rebellion, but it becomes the art form that makes you wholesome if you keep doing it long enough, or that’s how it seems.
It starts carrying strong messages that end up vibrating through communities. Needless to say, we want that right? Something that powerful and vibrant is almost addictive, so we want it in our homes as well. Keeping that in mind, it is no wonder that even something so subtle as painting started imitating graffiti in recent years. We don’t want our youth to end, we are all rebels at heart.
So, go for it! Sure, it takes some courage to paint a graffiti on your kitchen wall, but who cares? It’s your wall, and how you get inspired and what gets you moving is your personal preference. Before I start sounding like an inspirational quote, let me give you some tips on how to make graffiti part of your interior designs. If you aren’t good with drawing, you might want to consider hiring your local street artist to channel your idea. The most attractive feature of indoor street art is the fact that it is unexpected. It has that ultimate surprise factor, that “intrusive cool” effect.
If you don’t like risking too much, you can opt for a smaller statement, with maybe a brief “tag” graffiti, or a graffiti painting that you can occasionally move around. There is also a decoration mural as a good middle ground between excessive and unobtrusive. If you are more subdued by nature, or your home interior consists mostly of darker wooden furniture, maybe you should consider a black and white graffiti, rather than something flashy. In the end, it’s good to mention that the street art isn’t just about wall decoration ideas. There are more and more artists who do furniture designs as well, so you can get yourself an awesome-looking chair, or a poppin’ TV table. The choices are endless.
All in all, art comes in so many shapes and forms, that one could easily end up “overdoing” it. The trick is to make a statement without being tacky, and that is exactly what street art does.
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114 Comments
Wow!!! I have been looking for a way to spruce up my office a little and I think I found it. The I love NY (I do) one is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
This is such a unique idea! I love graffiti and street art. I have never thought about using it indoors for a focal piece before.
I love the Bansky mosaic hung up in the house! What a beautiful addition to add an artistic focal point to any room.
i love that people are decorating using this kind of art now. it’s so unique and i feel it tells more of a story. great idea, and some beautiful works of art here.
Oh my these are so great and people are really talented in this world. I could never do anything like that since mine would look like scribbled nonsense.
I am impressed by these for sure. I wouldn’t mind having graffiti in the front room. I love lots of color!
Graffiti is undoubtedly an art form that is appreciated, understood and valued!
This “street art” is gorgeous, especially indoors. Those bedrooms, dining rooms, and living areas were all enhanced so much by the art taking up such a bold amount of space, adding colour and pop!
Such cool pieces of art. That couch is so awesome and a great way to repurpose it.
I love this kind of indoor graffiti, as it makes an interrior a truly unique place. Love the ones you presented in the photos! 🙂
Oh my goodness these are so incredible! I love how they make them three dimensional and I love the texture they give the art! It looks and feels so real and almost alive when you look at some of these pieces!
What a fabulous idea. I never would have thought “graffiti” would look good as interoir design, but it does! You showcased some lovely photos.
The indoor graffiti is so beautiful. The one designed by The Design Sheppard, is one of my favorites. The couch made me smile.
I love the pops of color in each of these art pieces. It really makes the spaces put together!
I do not know graffiti can do so much wonder for inner space. It certainly looks so cool. I agree it takes some courage to paint a graffiti indoor.
Artistic, creative and adventurous! The idea of painting graffiti on a wall inside can really brighten up a room and add uniqueness to a home.
Love this idea for unique art. Graffiti is one of my favorite things to find in various cities when I travel so what better way to see it when home as well!
The inner photographer in me wants to visit all of these places and take pictures! They are amazing. I would love one indoors.
Wow, so creative! Thanks for sharing!
This is all so pretty and colorful. I’ve been considering painting a color wall on one of my accent walls. I love pops of color in a room.
Wow, I didn’t know how graffiti started but I understand those send strong messages. Good compilation of photographs presented here!
Nice work. I appreciate it but I think this is not for everyone. Graffiti is like a decor where not everyone takes it.
This is such a fun idea! Graffiti would be a really fun way to decorate in my kids’ bedrooms!
OMG! INDOOR GRAFFITI TO RAMP UP YOUR SPACE is so cool. Especially the kid with a balloon is so emotional. I will definitely gonna try this. Thank you.
It is one of my favourite pieces, it is a Banksy btw.
I love the idea of bringing the feel of street art indoors. I’m a huge fan of color so all these vibrant pieces really speak to me.
Very creative way to bring dull wall to life. Great idea
Some seriously cool art!!! Before we left NYC we bought some hektad pieces. His stuff is really nice – check it out
I’ve seen his work before, it is gorgeous! Did you buy any large pieces?
I enjoy any artist that can create something fabulous. Graffiti styles can be beautiful especially designed nicely in the home.
These art murals truly are beautiful. I love the details and colors. Very talented and creative!
Wow, everything are amazingly beautiful and those persons who made these artworks are so genius! If I have a huge house I will definitely use some of these artworks.
These are certainly the best graffitis I have seen. I so wanna redo my house walls after seeing the pictures
Wow, I just love this! So creative and fun! I love all the bright and fun colors!
Indoor graffiti looks amazing! I want to start my own business just looking at it.
Mate these are awesome. I love them all. I love graffiti way too much…
I love love love that image of the girl releasing the heart balloon. And I love that you highlighted graffiti as a “new” art form…and not a destructive form of expression.
It’s a Banksy, also one of my favourite, so good.
I like street art but I wouldn’t put it in on the walls of my house. I think it’s a cool concept for teen rooms, but I am more of a minimalist and I prefer subtle colors in my home.
What a brilliant idea. I just love how stunni g those artwrok was. Suxh a talented hands in creating these.
This is so awesome! The creative artist in me immediately got excited when I saw the bold and colorful expressions. Definitely a great way to personalize your space!
I’ve always thought graffiti would look awesome in a teenage bedroom, but this post has me thinking that maybe I need some in my office! I have been looking for the perfect thing for an odd space on my office wall and nothing seems to fit… maybe spray paint is the answer!
Graffiti art is always associated with teenagers but I think as an art form it has evolved a lot in recent years especially with the work of Banksy and the like.
I really like that some of these have depth and perception in them and how others bring such a color pop to a room.
I always love graffiti that’s done this well! It would be super cool to have artwork like this inside of a home. Such great picks here. Are you a fan of KAWS or Lora Zombie? Love their art.
Both are great but I am a huge fan of Lora Zombie, this is an amazing artist.
These are seriously cool art!! I love the idea of incorporating it into a home, maybe in a gym, office or in a child’s room. I could see it being a way to create a beautiful and modern expression of the client’s unique area or interests.
Wow this is a beautiful piece on graffiti! My husband loves to draw, me myself am a terrible artist but I have been trying to get him to agree for us to graffiti one of our walls, maybe this piece will inspire him to do so
I have known graffiti for its creative artworks that it always brings out in a drawing/painting. These is amazing! Thanks.
Such amazing and unique pieces. I never would’ve thought about having a graffiti wall in my home. Love the idea.
These are some great pieces…the street art is very eclectic but I like the last piece and the girl with the heart balloon.
Glad you like them. The girl with the heart balloon is a Banksy, one of my personal favourite.
This is such an awesome idea of something different to do in your indoor space. Graffiti comes in so many shapes forms and colours.
Wow. This was incredible. I particularly loved the I Heart NY art and the anime bedroom walls. Beautiful and interesting post
I love this idea so much! You can express yourself so much through art and this is such a great statement piece!
wow…This is absolutely stunning. I agree with your point that there is no measurement of beauty and art is what make us feel excited and alive like these impressive photos.
Love, love, love street art. Brilliant idea to bring it inside! This is an inspiring collection of inspiring indoor and outdoor pieces. Thank you!
xx Luci
Happier.Place
I love this. I’m big on art so this speaks to my soul 🙂 More Art, More Love 😉
I absolutely love the idea of indoor murals. I’ve always wanted to paint one myself.
I absolutely adore this idea. What beautiful colors and life throughout these photos!
Wow! These are sooo amazing! Many will love this.
I have always loved this type of art. All the vibrant colors and artistic expression!
Redefining the norm!! I love it!!! Having some graffiti in my girls rooms may be a great idea! Or a statement piece in my dining room!
Graffiti can be beautiful artwork when done with sincere intentions. There’s always a story to tell in that kind of art.
This is some serious talent on display, right here! I love the 3D images; just amazing to look at!
I love graffiti art, when done right, it can look absolutely beautiful! So refreshing to see those gorgeous pictures.
The examples you have shown above are breathtakingly stunning! So beautiful and creative and colorful.
Beyond stunning. I love this so much.This is some next level of creativity!
I love, love, love all of these! My favorite is of the world map with the pops of color! So much talent!
These are incredible pieces of art. I believe graffiti is a great way to express yourself.
All the street art is amazing. It amazes me how all this art is created from cans of spray! The artist are so talented. I love the street art from Louisiana!! I need to go to Baton Rouge to see it.
As they saying goes, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, right? I was surprised that I loved a few of these!
What amazing art! I love the Springsteen the most! I love this type of art, and always love to come upon something like this as I visit various cities.
OMG this is so neat and sooo instagramable! Awesome post!
I love graffiti! I grew up in NYC so it was something I saw almost daily.
These are fabulous images! I guess I wouldn’t have called these images graffiti before this post — I would have called it “art”. But I will now! There are so many options for this form of decoration!
These paintings are really awesome! I would have never thought to make graffiti paintings on the walls of the inside of our home. It would definitely brighten up a room.
Wow! This looks so creative. I am loving all indoor creatives. Those bedrooms designs are amazing.
Amazing photographs. All graffiti work are treat to watch. Love these.
I’m a huge fan of design but not graffiti indoors lol. Maybe it’s something I’ve to try.
Love it when it’s done on walls of the streets cus it brings a whole lively environment.
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Goodness gracious! Such fine pieces o f art! I would love indoor graffiti for a home office…it wold just keep me intrigued and ready to work.
My daughter is a HUGE fan of grafitti. I know she’d love to find a wall and let loose.
These are such cool ideas, I love them! Especially the one that looks like a painted garage door like I NEED THAT!!
These are awesome! I love the graffiti on the couch the most. 🙂
When I was a kid, I wish I can paint my room with colorful anime and calligraphy. These designs are absolutely creative and wonderful!
I really admire and impressed in all street wall art I’ve seen so far. These kind of arts are so creative.
This is such an interesting concept! Really creative and unique. We have cool graffiti like these on Downtown Dallas. Thanks for sharing!
Great article. I think all the information you have provided are very informative and could be used as a guidance. Thanks for sharing the post.
The artwork is so beautiful. Am planning to change houses soon, I will consider some of this. Thanks.
Great and creative idea for home decor. Never thought about graffiti.
These are so cool! I wish I have a talent in art. It would be so nice to display something on my room.
Those are pieces are all so creative! Not what you always think of when you think of graffiti, either. How cool to incorporate those into indoor spaces.
I love how graffitis brighten a space as shown in the ones you have featured here. All of these are so unique and creative.
How gorgeous! I never would have thought of that but now I need this in my life!
these are all amazing pieces! I love street art indoors, adds character
These indoor graffiti made my day, it looked so good in my eyes. I wish I could make my iwn in my bedroom.
I love the bright and colorful art! Those artists are so talented
These are such cool and fun ideas for adding color and art to your home that is unique to your family’s personal style. I can really see this becoming a trend in the upcoming years.
I love how pretty this graffiti is! I would love to check this out someday.
I’ve always been fascinated by street art. Love that it’s being brought indoors as well.
This art is truly beautiful. I think I could look at it all day long! Keep sharing!
Wow! There are amazing and super cool! I love these so much, so creative on arts!
New perspective. I wouldn’t know that I would love graffiti inside the house. They look absolutely stunning.
Graffiti art inside your home – what a fascinating perspective! I think there should not be a limit to creativity and your article certainly proves that.
These are really beautiful and wonderful piece of art. It takes lot of talent to make these. Love it.
Those are actually super cute and true pieces of art! Wow! They really bring up an indoor space into a cozy and comfy space!
I love all of the artwork that you have shown. I would love to find an artist to do a mural in my living room. Graffiti inside the home is way too cool. Thanks for sharing and giving me an idea.
I like this kind of indoor graffiti.
Oh, this is a really neat post, especially considering that I’m a huge fan of street art!
My favorites? The dinning room and the bedroom. Lovely post, and as usual I love your choices. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome pictures must say that graffiti is taking the level up. Thank you so much for the post.
Indoor graffiti is really great and very talented people. Thanks for sharing this post.
So cool and creative! Indoor graffiti is a fab decor idea for those who are brave enough to give it a try.
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