Expert Tips for Displaying Art at Home
7 Mar 2024
For people who don't have a creative eye, displaying art at home can be frustrating, but these expert tips might help!
Displaying your art at home, be it photographs, paintings or personal canvas prints, can be tricky knowing what works best for you and your home.
We have put together some expert tips about the tricks and trends for displaying your artwork which can transform the interior design of your home and make it feel personal and aesthetically pleasing.
Plan Before Hanging
Before you get to hammering nails, think about how you want to display, as having a clear idea beforehand means you won’t make any mistakes.
Why not try either making a drawing or lay the art on the floor, so you can move things around if they don’t fit?
Most importantly, have fun – use different frames, make is symmetrical or jumbled and mix up the sizes.
Group Matching Art
A great way to display your art and photographs is grouping pieces that match. They could be matching regarding colour, the subject or frame type.
Giving them a unity means the artwork complements one another and can make a huge impact on the room they are hanging in.
Leave Hanging Space
When redecorating, you should leave wall space for hanging art. Don’t allow a light switch or thermostat invade the space, watch for where curtains may hang and plan the lighting to suit the wall.
And when it comes to hanging art on the wall, make sure it is a painting you love or canvas print you can enjoy for days.
Good Placing
Good wall art is about placement; centrepieces should be at the average person’s eye level, and it doesn’t need to look like a museum! Be adventurous, and layer or cluster art together.
Place objects in front of the art, such as on a shelf or mantlepiece, to create depth and perspective and don’t be afraid to have a blank wall, or a wallpapered space to balance the room.
Don’t Be Afraid of Different Sizes
People can be shy when it comes to the scale of the art they get to display and end up with several medium sized art that can end up looking dull and uninspiring. Having a selection of big, small and medium-sized art means the display has more texture and dimension to it, especially when using a large canvas print in a small space.
Another aspect of size to consider is borders. A small picture can have a big border and is a great way of drawing the eye.
Use Art as a Focal Point
If a room is lacking a focal point, use a large piece of art for an instant impact. Alternatively, using smaller pieces together has the same effect.
To make it have a modern feeling, have frameless canvas prints with a similar colour theme or a wide mix of colours, which will immediately catch the eye.
Make it Personal
Display artwork and photos in your home in a personal and meaningful way. Have a ‘gallery wall’ of photographs of family and friends, or group pictures of certain people together.
Place other pieces on the wall, such as art canvas prints, to add another layer to the character of the display.
Trust Your Instinct
If you love a piece, just buy it! You can always find space for it later, and that’s when you can get creative with it, choosing the right frame and the right room for the work.
When it comes to frames, try matching it to other materials in the room, be it wood or metal. Small components of the room that match can give a room a more harmonious and comfortable feeling.
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