Recreate Sylvester Stallone's Art-Inspired Dining Room

Blue dining room / Jennifer Flavin Stallone and Sylvester Stallone

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As an artist himself (yes, he even has his own Instagram account dedicated to his work), it's no surprise that Sylvester Stallone's home, which he shares with his model wife, Jennifer Flavin Stallone, is filled with works from some of the most iconic artists of our time. But the couple, along with their interior designer, Martyn Bullard, have taken it one step further by making the artworks central to their whole scheme, as demonstrated in this vivid blue-themed dining room.

Decorating with art is a wonderful way to bring a room together – picking out colors, textures, or themes in the pieces can really set the tone for the whole space and make it feel purposefully curated.

Designer, Martyn Bullard shares: 'Designing around art has always been one of my greatest joys. A powerful piece doesn’t just decorate a room, it gives it purpose, energy, and direction.'

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He continues: 'I love to let art anchor a space. Here, works by Damien Hirst and George Condo don’t simply hang on the walls – they set the rhythm for everything that follows. Color, finish, proportion, and mood flow outward from the art itself, layered with a sculptural chandelier that adds its own sense of drama. When art, architecture, and atmosphere are in conversation, the room feels alive – intentional, expressive, and utterly unforgettable.'

Below, I've selected some pieces inspired by Sylvester Stallone's dining room to inspire you, but this look works most effectively if you build it around your own favorite artworks. And you don't need a Hollywood star's budget to try it. A simple print or thrift store piece can work just as well as a gallery-worthy work.

Shop Pieces Inspired by Sylvester Stallone's Art-Filled Living Room

Statement piece

Moanne Anhelo Dining Table

Sylvester Stallone's dining room features a bespoke blue-lacquered table, reflecting the shades in his artworks. It is a particularly bold look which you can recreate with a designer piece like this.

Great as a group

Glass Tabletop Tealight Holder

A few simple glass candleholders grouped together in different heights along the table like in Sylvester Stallone's dining room, add a simple, yet effective layer that doesn't compete with the accent shade.

Creative Idea

Blue Plastic Chain

Bear with us here – this 25ft chain is designed for use as a barrier, but it's also ideal for recreating the modern chandelier in Sylvester Stallone's dining room, by artfully draping over an existing pendant light.

Affordable art

Stupell Industries Abstract Blue Canvas

You don't need a movie-star budget to make art a feature of your decor. The important thing is that you choose a piece that you love and that speaks to your personality. This piece is under $50, making it an affordable option.

Perfect match

Daum Tulip Blue Vase

This special order piece is a perfect match for the one on Sylvester Stallone's table but you don't have to go designer. This round pressed glass vase from Nordstrom is under $60, and has a similarly whimsical look.

Accent chair

Modern Dining Chair

Opting for dining chairs that pick out a tone in your art is a wonderful way to bring a decorative scheme together. Choose a style that works with that of the artwork to ensure it doesn't feel coincidental rather than intentional.

Martyn Bullard adds: 'It's always really fun to decorate a room around a piece of art. I love to capture a particular color that exists in that art to really not only celebrate the piece, but to make the room come alive and provide synergy.'

Decorating with blue is a key aspect of this particular dining room, which has been dictated by the artworks. However, do be mindful of the artwork style too. If it's modern or abstract, you can be more playful with accessories, but for traditional pieces, keep the furniture and decor more classic.

Martyn explains: 'In this case, in Sylvester Stallone's dining room I pulled from the amazing artwork by George Condo ('Transitional Portrait in Blue and White') and of course Damien Hirst ('H6-5 Truth'), with that wild, vibrant Yves Klein blue, using it to lacquer a table, create a beautiful glass chandelier, and using in elements around the room – everything from glassware, the dinner plates, even vases to really create a synergy, a boldness and a real strength that tells of design passion and makes the artwork sing like jewelry.'

Picking out a strong or accent color from an artwork in your furniture – whether that's a statement dining table (like the Moanne Anhelo Dining Table from 1st Dibs) in Sylvester Stallone's dining room, the upholstery of the chairs, or in other decorative or accent pieces – builds and layers the look. It can also draw the eye and really enhance the art itself, making it feel like the heart of the room, around which everything else is centered.

If you don't want to go quite as bold as Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin Stallone, keep the dining table neutral and change it up with some accent colored chairs instead. It's less of a commitment, whilst still creating a striking look.

Finish with touches such as vases, candle holders, and dishware that feature the accent shade from your artwork to pull the look together.

If you love the idea of copying Sylvester Stallone's art-filled dining room, but don't have an artwork in mind to draw inspiration from, follow this advice on how to choose art for your home, which will give you a strong starting point to work from.

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.