Art Creates a Gallery Moment in Sarah Paulson's Tiny Kitchen

kitchen island with artwork on wall / Sarah Paulson — (Image credit: Future / Getty Images (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain Getty Images for Loewe))

Sarah Paulson is never one to shy away from being bold, and she has certainly made a statement with her bijou Malibu home – a 500 sq ft former trailer, which she has transformed with thoughtful design details, luxe materials, and stunning color palettes, including an oversized artwork in her kitchen.

The unexpected addition of a striking canvas in an otherwise neutral space really breathes life into Sarah Paulson's kitchen, proving that kitchen art ideas can work beautifully, even in a small space.

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Borrow Ideas From Sarah Paulson's Art-Filled Kitchen With These Buys

Bold piece

Kai Framed Wall Art by Patricia Vargas

Statement art is entirely subjective, so choose something you love and that brings you joy when you look at it. This abstract piece like this would add a burst of color to an otherwise neutral kitchen.

Accent shade

Amesha Handmade Ceramic Vase

Pick out an accent shade from your artwork and add accents in that hue around your kitchen to bring a synergy to the scheme. This turquoise vase, like Sarah Paulson's works beautifully with marble.

Touch of luxe

Brushed brass picture frame

Create your own look with black and white photographs in a brass edged frame taking inspiration from Sarah Paulson's kitchen. Choose one statement print or create a gallery wall if you have the space.

Iconic look

Lowen Metal Desk Lamp

Sarah Paulson uses a mix of lighting in her kitchen to create interest and this modern lamp, like the actor's, has a Bauhaus-inspired look that makes it feel almost like a piece of art in itself.

Decorative piece

Dog Bookends

Whilst sadly Sarah Paulson's Nickey Keyhoe brass bookends have sold out, we have taken inspiration from the dog motif and brass finish to source this bookend set, which is ideal for propping your cookbooks.

Textural design

Stoneware Vase

With or without flowers, a vase like this works as a ornamental objet d'art. You could even fill it with rustic wooden spoons and spatulas in a kitchen like Sarah Paulson's to make it multi-functional.

Often, when it comes to small kitchen ideas, there's not a lot of spare wall space to play with, but Lisa suggests other ways to integrate artwork: 'Who says art has to hang on walls? In a small kitchen, think outside the frame: prop a vibrant piece on some open kitchen shelving or lean artwork against a kitchen backsplash for a touch of whimsy and style without taking up space.'

And you're not limited to two-dimensional art. Consider other forms, such as sculptural vases (like this stoneware vase from Nordstrom), art-led kitchen lighting ideas, and display-worthy tableware, or pieces that pick out an accent shade in a painting or print, such as the vibrant turquoise of the Amesha handmade vase from Wayfair.

'Smaller hand-painted works, sculptural ceramic pieces, or handmade wall objects can echo materials already present in the space,' explains Brittany Rediger, the founder of Rediger Design.

'In my kitchen, handmade ceramic art complements the terracotta floors and zellige tile backsplash, reinforcing the home’s handcrafted feel. Even in the smallest kitchen, these layered elements help set a warm, personal tone and tell a more complete story.'

Marble, cream and peach colored kitchen with art on wall

While the kitchen might not be the first room you think of when it comes to decorating with art, it presents an opportunity to experiment with color, form, and style, and inject personality in unexpected ways.

'Art definitely draws the kitchen away from its purely functional role, and delivers it into the position of living experience,' explains Marilyn LaVergne, interior designer and founder of Marilyn LaVergne Interiors. '

Art brings in color, amplifies emotion, and conveys a cultural point of view that transforms the space from where we simply prepare meals into where our stories unfold.'

There are so many ways to incorporate art into your kitchen for a personal and design-led touch, so weigh up the space you have, whether that means clearing a shelf or dedicating a bland wall, read this advice on how to choose art and get creative.

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Katrina is Head of Living at Homes & Gardens, covering hosting and entertaining, seasonal styling ideas, sleep and wellbeing, along with a highly experienced team of writers and reviewers. With more than 15 years' experience in lifestyle content, Katrina was previously an editor at luxury lifestyle platform, Muddy Stilettos, has been a features writer at Sainsbury's magazine and has also written for a wealth of other food and lifestyle titles including Ideal Home, Waitrose Food, John Lewis' Edition and The Home Page. Katrina is passionate about heritage style and lives in a 100-year old cottage in rural Hertfordshire, where she enjoys finding creative ways to live and host stylishly.