Okay, I'll admit it: I've completely failed in my quest to craft my dream gallery wall. For months, I've left my collection of frames hidden under my bed, with no art to fill them, and no plans to actually hang them up any time soon. And to make matters worse, I haven't even decided which room should play host to the gallery wall. 

Luckily, my infatuation with gallery walls is actually starting to dwindle. Lately the rooms that catch my eye have one thing in common — and it's not a cluster of coordinating frames. Instead, I'm starting to fall for the idea of letting one eye-catching piece of artwork do all the talking. There's something undeniably cool about this style — just check out the 6 examples below — and I can't wait to find the perfect piece to hang in my home.

The black-and-white color palette lends a sense of simplicity to this zebra artwork, but its large size makes it impossible to look away.

Oversized doesn't always equal loud, as this serene-yet-statement-making piece proves.

Woven wall hangings are becoming increasingly more popular, and this brightly colored version perfectly accents the vibrant room in which it hangs.

Pairing a large piece of artwork with a low bed is a stylish alternative to a higher headboard.

If you're apprehensive about hanging such a big piece of art, simply leaning it against the wall is the perfect alternative. The look is equal parts low-key and high-impact.

Art with a 3D element may seem like it could overpower your space, but it actually creates a stunning look, as long as it's the singular statement piece in the room.