Water, coastal and beach design continues to hold its place in home decor, and for good reason. It is timeless, versatile, and deeply connected to how people want their homes to feel. For 2026 and 2027, we are seeing a distinct shift within that category. Calm Coastal and beach art licensing is growing, centered on […]

Home decor is taking its cues from the kitchen again, and Garden Fresh art is leading the way. This trend pulls from the most familiar places in the home. The kitchen counter. The market tote. The open shelf filled with ceramics you actually use. Hand-painted vegetables, soft greens, warm neutrals, and simple compositions bring an […]

Have you noticed your favourite influencers, blogs, trend setters and home decor addicts are leaning into something new? It’s part enchanting—part folklore. The move is moody.  The art tells a story. Art that feels like a little world you can step into. The shift is clear. Buyers are reaching for artwork with deeper color, softer […]

Let’s be honest. Color is having a moment, and we love to see it. Bold kitchens, jewel-toned sofas, moody painted ceilings. Interiors are braver, moodier, and more expressive than ever. But that doesn’t mean neutral is out. Not even close. What’s changing is what we mean when we say “neutral.” Gone are the days of […]

The sun-soaked look trending in art licensing that refuses to stay in its season With winter approaching, it might seem a little rebellious to talk about summer, but that is exactly why this trend matters. After years of beige everything and interiors leaning heavily into cozy minimalism, consumers are craving something lighter. Something brighter. Something […]

Twice a year, designers, buyers, and brands from across the globe descend on High Point Market in North Carolina to see what’s next in interiors. The Fall 2025 market in October didn’t disappoint. While some showrooms leaned subtle and serene, others embraced the bold and nostalgic, but across the board, the visual storytelling was strong. […]

There’s a reason abstract art keeps showing up on best-seller lists. It’s bold. It’s expressive. And it fits almost anywhere. Interior designers, influencers, and retailers are embracing abstract art across every surface, from living room walls to boutique hotel rooms. In the world of art licensing, it’s one of the most adaptable, evergreen categories you […]

Art publishers used to stock posters in standard sizes, printed on paper and shipped in bulk. If a manufacturer or gallery needed a different format or size, too bad. You had to make it work, or move on to something else.  But those days are behind us. Today, print-on-demand (POD) is giving wall décor companies, […]

Patterns that do more than look pretty Whether you’re working with wallpaper, wrapping paper, textiles, or surface decor, one thing holds it all together: artwork that’s built to repeat. That’s where step and repeat patterns for product design come in. At Wild Apple, we design with the entire product line in mind. That means our […]