Structural they are, yes, but arguably more importantly, they’re a blank canvas on which to paint the story of your life. Any room can be made to look special with art. But if you don’t know where to begin, choosing and setting art can feel overwhelming. This guide will make sure you stop worrying about your blank walls and turn them into beautiful, curated spaces that will perfectly reflect your personal taste.
- Define Your Style
Mark before selecting the art, your home’s theme and your preferences. Do you love modern minimalism, bohemian charm or classic elegance? It will help to define your style, helping you to choose pieces which are in harmony with your decor.
Find inspiration in Pinterest, Instagram or art galleries and notice the patterns of the styles and themes you like. It doesn’t matter if it’s big, bold abstract prints, calming landscapes or funny illustrations—listen to your instincts.
- Consider the Room’s Purpose
Also, select your artwork according to the mood and purpose the room.
Living Room: It can be a statement piece or your gallery wall. Opt for bold, conversation-starting art.
Bedroom: If you’re going for calming and serene pieces such as soft landscapes or abstract art with muted tones will do well.
Home Office: Then choose pieces that motivate you to be creative or productive.
Kitchen: If smaller, more playful pieces are your thing, go with food themed art or vintage posters.
Bathroom: Pick art that screams relaxation like beach paintings and basic prints.
Because each room has its own personality, you can tailor your choices.
- Play with Sizes and Scales
Quite simply, the size of YOUR art is just as much part of your work as the art itself. Large, oversized pieces work especially well as focal points in the living room, or over the bed. Gallery walls or arranged on shelves layered together for a more curated look are smaller pieces that can work as a group.
When deciding on size, keep proportions in mind:
A great general rule when hanging art above furniture is that the artwork should take up 60–75% of the width of the furniture, which leaves enough room for the piece to stand out.
Put a plan together for a layout of the paper templates for gallery walls so you know exactly how much space you need and how everything will be positioned.
- Mix and Match Mediums
To give your walls a dynamic and textured feel, throw in some different types of artwork. Paintings, photographs, prints; even three dimensional pieces like sculptures or woven hangings all combine. It provides depth and stops your walls from being visually boring.
A pro tip: When working with different mediums, stick to a cohesive color palette or theme so you don’t have something cluttered and unusable.
- Frame It Right
It’s an easy way to elevate a piece of art, and more importantly, it ties the piece into your room and its design. Pick frames that will not only look attractive with your artwork but will also fit your home’s visual scheme. For instance:
This type of frame complements sleek black or metallic frames found in modern or minimalist spaces.
The classic elegance of it all adds with ornate gold frames.
Rustic or Scandinavian interiors are made perfect with natural wood frames.
But if you’re looking for a chill vibe, you can go frameless with canvas wraps and clip frames.
- Layer and Lean Art
Not all art needs to be hung. Framed pieces can be leaned against a wall and layered on top of a console table or shelf for a more relaxed lived in look. For anyone who rents and doesn’t want to put holes in the walls, this technique is useful.
Layer pieces of different sizes, original works of art and colors for a dynamic display. Some should let an overlap slightly for an effortlessly chic vibe.
- Lighting is another way to bring attention to your art.
Having proper lighting in your artwork can make your artwork go unnoticed to unforgettable. Spotlights, track lighting, picture lights will call attention to your favorite pieces. It’s possible to use wall sconces and floor lamps if you still have space on walls and create a cozy ambiance at the same time.
In rooms with a larger quantity of natural light, art positioning can be such that the paint does not fade from the sunlight, but picks up the sunlight glow, instead.
- Rotate and Refresh
Just like spicing up your everyday lifestyle, don’t be afraid to change things up in your romance, either! You don’t have to keep art in one spot forever. Rotate pieces seasonally or if you’d like a change. Doing this helps your space from becoming stale and gives you a chance to try out different styles and arrangements.
- Trust Your Instincts
Your home should be representative of you; at the end of the day. Take your time when choosing and placing artwork; trust your instincts. If something catches your eye and makes you smile, it’s the right thing for your space.
Final Thoughts
It is fun and fulfilling to style your walls with art. Keep reading to learn how you can turn boring blank walls into lovely, personalized pieces of art that add to your home’s look. Just remember that how beautiful where you come from, so have fun braiding your work into a space that shares your story.
How do you like to style art in your home? Let us know your thoughts and tips in the comments!
