Top 5 Wall Art Designs That Transform Any Room

Your walls say a lot about you. At Rivenaco, we’ve created hundreds of custom wall art pieces, and we’ve noticed some designs just have that special magic that transforms a room. Today, we’re sharing our top five most requested wall art designs and why they make such a big impact.

1. Custom Family Name Establishments

These pieces feature a family name with an established date (usually a wedding or the year the family was formed) in a sign-like format.

Why people love them:

• They celebrate family identity and togetherness
• They create an instant focal point in entryways or living rooms
• They make meaningful wedding and housewarming gifts
• They can be passed down as family heirlooms

Our customers often place these in entryways, above fireplaces, or in family rooms. The simple but powerful statement says, “This home belongs to us,” in a way that welcomes both family members and guests.

Design tip: Consider adding small decorative elements that reflect your family’s interests or heritage for an extra personal touch.

2. Custom Maps and Coordinates

From hometown street maps to the exact coordinates of a special place, location-based wall art connects people to meaningful places.

Why people love them:

• They celebrate the places that shaped them
• They keep special locations close even when miles away
• They spark conversations about personal history
• They make thoughtful gifts for people who’ve moved away

Whether it’s a detailed map of a college town, the coordinates of a wedding venue, or an outline of a meaningful state or country, these pieces help people keep important places close to their hearts.

Design tip: For extra meaning, combine multiple locations that tell your story – where you met, got engaged, and got married, for example.

3. Meaningful Quotes and Sayings

Words have power, especially when beautifully displayed on your wall. From inspirational quotes to family mottos, text-based wall art makes a statement.

Why people love them:

• They provide daily inspiration or reminders
• They express values and beliefs in a beautiful way
• They share wisdom that guides family life
• They can change the energy of a room

The right words, displayed with beautiful engraving, can set the tone for a space. Many customers choose quotes that reflect their life philosophy or remind them of what matters most.

Design tip: Consider the mood of the room when choosing both your quote and font style. Playful quotes work well in active spaces, while calm, reflective quotes suit bedrooms and quiet areas.

4. Growth Charts and Family Milestones

These functional art pieces record family history while beautifying your space. Engraved growth charts, timeline pieces, and milestone markers combine art with family record-keeping.

Why people love them:

• They serve both practical and decorative purposes
• They create a visual record of family history
• They grow more meaningful over time
• They connect past, present, and future

Unlike paper charts that get lost or damaged, our engraved growth charts and timeline pieces become lasting family treasures that can move from home to home.

Design tip: Leave plenty of space for future additions, especially for young families just starting their journey together.

5. Personalized Skylines and Landscapes

Custom skylines of meaningful cities or landscapes of special places make striking wall art with personal significance.

Why people love them:

• They combine artistic beauty with personal meaning
• They work with many different décor styles
• They create a sophisticated focal point
• They subtly personalize a space without being obvious

These pieces often spark conversations as guests ask about the significance of the location, creating natural opportunities to share important stories and memories.

Design tip: Consider adding a small date or set of initials hidden within the design for an extra layer of personalization that doesn’t distract from the artwork.

Making It Yours

While these designs are our most popular, remember that the beauty of custom wall art is that it can be anything you want. Mix elements, add your own twist, or come up with something completely different.

Not sure how to personalize your wall art? Our design team loves helping customers create pieces that perfectly capture their vision. Sometimes the most unique requests become our favorite projects!

Come back tomorrow to learn about choosing the right wall art for different rooms in your home.

Which of these popular designs would you love to see in your home? Or do you have another wall art idea in mind? Share in the comments below!