I used to think decorating with posters was only for kids’ rooms, teen hangouts and college dorms. Everybody knows that posters are great gifts for kids who love Disney, teenagers who love Coldplay, or college students who want to brighten up their tiny dorm rooms.

Lately though I’ve been noticing that today’s poster art has a wider appeal and can satisfy just about any taste — sophisticated, contemporary, classic, or vintage. Today you can buy posters that reflect most any topic or interest. Framed or unframed, full color or black and white–posters dress up boring spaces and at the same time deliver unique–and even controversial–messages.

Posters can be personal.
Sometimes you need wall art that’s more personalized than a generic picture from your local discount store and more affordable than an oil painting. A wall poster can make a very personal statement about your secret passion, your favorite sports team, or your special brand of music. Whether it’s Elvis Presley, the Green Bay Packers or the Rolling Stones, why not tell the world what you’re passionate about?

Posters can be controversial.Today’s unique and sometimes eclectic posters make great conversation starters. (Wouldn’t you say something if you suddenly saw a funny framed “Frog Prince — Kiss Me” poster hanging on your girlfriend’s wall?)

Get your Baby Boomer friends talking about the vintage Beatles poster or start a heated conversation about the virtues and vices of NBA basketball. Wall prints of classic Time magazine covers make great gifts for that special news junkie who loves to hang out in the past.

If you’re looking for decorating ideas that are popular and personal, affordable and attractive, go shopping for posters. Your office foyer, family entertainment room or college dorm will take on an added spark of personality with unique and colorful wall prints. You’ll enjoy the shopping experience too, especially on posters.com, where there’s an amazing number of posters to choose from. So get started, and find the poster that’s right for you!