Works that transform a room: High-impact art under €5,000
Pieces that shape a space
Certain artworks have the ability to shift the atmosphere of a room the moment they enter it. Not because they shout for attention, but because they add something you feel every day, a sense of calm, energy, depth, or simply a moment of visual clarity. At Root Gallery, we regularly see how a single piece under €5,000 can have the same presence as a much larger investment.
For emerging artists and photographers, this price range is often where their strongest, most personal works can be found. These are not “entry-level” pieces, but artworks that hold their ground: large formats, strong compositions, layered techniques, and materials that elevate a space.
Below we highlight a selection of works that offer this kind of impact. Each of them, in its own way, can redefine the character of a living space, office, or studio, not only visually, but emotionally.
The power of scale and colour
Large-scale works under €5.000 are rare, but when they appear, they tend to transform a room immediately. Vera Klaus’ Entdeckungstour is a clear example: a painting that radiates physical energy without overwhelming the viewer. Her use of mixed media, movement and joyful colour opens up a space. even in rooms with minimal daylight or quiet interiors.
Donald Schenkel’s paintings do something entirely different. Works like Troika or Distortions shift the mood of a room through subtler means: colour transitions, depth and a sense of visual stillness. Whether painted in countless translucent layers or created in a single wet-on-wet gesture, they hold a presence you feel every time you walk past.
Photography with sculptural weight
In the realm of photography, few works carry as much spatial impact as the pieces from Jan Theun van Rees’ Painted Room series. These are not simple photographs, they are built environments, constructed by hand, shaped by light, and dismantled afterwards. What remains is an image that feels architectural and intimate at the same time.
The works have a quiet, sculptural quality: they draw you in through depth, shadow and the sense that you are entering a space rather than looking at one. In interiors with clean lines or natural materials, his pieces often become an anchor point.
Atmosphere, emotion and presence
Sophie de Vos’ work brings yet another perspective. Her pieces balance mystery, nostalgia and understated drama. With their deep blacks and emerging forms, they invite repeated looking; they add something to a room that unfolds slowly over time.
Paintings that shift throughout the day
Lisette Schumacher’s paintings bring a different kind of presence. Her works respond subtly to the changing light in a room, shifting in tone and reflection throughout the day. Even in smaller formats, the layered materials and precise colour choices give her paintings a quiet but continuous impact, the kind that doesn’t ask for attention but naturally draws the eye. They tend to evolve with the space, offering something new each time you walk past.
Choosing a work that belongs to your space
Selecting an artwork under €5.000 does not mean compromising on impact. It means choosing a piece that matches the rhythm of your home or workplace, something that meets you every day with presence, calm or inspiration.
If you’re unsure how a work might interact with your interior, we are always happy to help. We can show additional images, share installation ideas, or bring a piece to your home for placement. On request, we can also hang the work for you, ensuring that it sits exactly where it has the most effect.
These pieces are not just additions to a wall, they become part of the room’s identity.
