Your home's art reflects your identity and personality more than most of your accessories and decor. Art is ver personal and very subjective. We are very particular about what we put on display on our walls. And the impact can be huge – a new gallery wall can change the look of your home just as much as a coat of paint or a new set of furniture.
Here are some tips and guidelines for displaying wall art in your home. Whether your style is neat and linear or eclectic and playful, keep reading to see how you can refresh your home with wall art.
Play with scale
Aim to balance your room’s visual space, but don’t be afraid of taking risks too. Sometimes big art can feel overwhelming but when you want it to be your room’s focal point, you can ignore the rules. After all you want to be able to enjoy it from every seat.
Rows of smaller pieces in identical frames and mats make the arrangement itself a piece of art. The same scale and display also draw the eye into the frame emphasizing the art inside.
Try mixing and matching sizes for a more eclectic gallery wall arrangement. Aim to keep your art at eye level though- most people hang their art too high to be truly appreciated.
Play with format
Generally most designers suggest aiming for a rule of three or at least sticking with an odd numbered art arrangement. Odd numbered displays tend to feel more balanced and dynamic.
If you decide to go with even numbers a grid can help balance out the display’s visual space. If you want your room to look longer make the display horizontal (landscape). If you want your ceilings to look higher, hang it vertical (portrait).
Or you can simply arrange things organically. Forget the numbers and do what you think looks best. Just plan it out first. Arrange things on the floor in front of your wall first then move to the wall and mark their places lightly with a pencil.
Play with style
Stick with one style, color or artist for a more cohesive look. This works well in more refined spaces with a single framing style.
Or mix it up if you want to be more playful. Try hanging clocks and mirrors on your gallery wall as well as other 3 dimensional elements. You can mix mediums, hanging blacks & white photography with paintings on the same wall.
Variety is interesting, but try to find a way to have some of the elements tie the display together. That could be frames of the same color, or art with the same finish.
Photos courtesy of Pottery Barn
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