Hello World! Welcome Friends! Want to add some dazzling wall art to your home, but don’t know where to start? We hear you — for various reasons, people tend to become a little paralyzed when it comes to selecting and hanging art on their walls.
And you can kind of understand why. Though it’s not a permanent fixture, the wall art you hang in your home will have an impact on the overall look and feel of the space. Faced with that prospect, it’s understandable that some people prefer to just avoid buying art in the first place.
But we think that should change. After all, wall art can add oh-so-much to your property. Plus, selecting the right wall art isn’t as difficult as you might think. Follow the tips we outline below, and you’ll have some mood-boosting works of art in your home in no time.
Understand the Room’s Color Palette
You’ll find that it’s much more likely that your artwork works in the chosen room if it complements the room’s color palette. This can actually be a good starting point for when you begin looking at wall art for your home; if the walls are deep green, then a red-toned work of art might be best. If you’ve already fallen in love with a work of art, then identifying the room in your property that has a complementary color palette is advisable.
If you’re not sure which colors go together well, take a look at a color wheel, which will tell you which colors complement each other.
Choose Wall Art that Evokes Emotion
The art you select isn’t just another element of your home’s decor. The coffee table you select may be visually appealing, but it’s primarily functional. Wall art isn’t functional; it’s there to bring joy into your home. When selecting gallery wall art, pay particular attention to how the art and the setting makes you feel. Does it stir a positive emotion? Do you associate the work with happy memories? There are plenty of aspects of your home that you need to have; when it comes to wall art, it’s all about desire. So select a work that really speaks to you and puts a smile on your face.
Consider the Focal Point
Wall art can be the focal point of the room. A grand fireplace can, too, as can a rug. But here’s the thing: there can only be one focal point. So before you choose your wall art, you’ll need to consider the space in which it’s going to hang, and then figure out the role that the art will play. Is it going to be the room’s standout feature, one that everyone’s eyes are drawn towards? Or is it going to play a more subtle role?
Some works of art demand to take centre stage. But most offer some flexibility. If the artwork is to be the focal point, then you’ll need to hang the piece symmetrically in the middle of the wall. If it’s not the focal point, then you can play around with offset positioning and see which position looks most interesting.
Selecting the Right Scale
Some people have no problem selecting the right artwork for their homes but do have a problem selecting the right size for the work. You’ll need to consider the space in which the art will hang before selecting the scale of the piece. For instance, if it’s a large, bare wall, then there’ll be no way around it; you’ll need to buy a large piece. Similarly, if it’s a small or already “busy” wall, then you might have to settle for a smaller piece to avoid overcrowding.
Deciding Between One or Multiple Works of Art
Most homeowners think that buying wall art for their homes means buying a single work of art. But if you have a large canvas to play with (i.e., a large, bare wall), then it can be more effective to buy a set of three wall art pieces. That’ll give your room a heavy dose of artistry, without being overbearing. In some cases, a single work of art will work best — but don’t rule out investing in multiple sets.
Remember: It’s Your Home!
Our final word of advice is: remember, it’s your home! You’re not choosing art for a hotel. You’re choosing for you. The above tips will ensure that your selection will work in your home, but beyond that, you have free rein to select any word of art you like. So long as you love it, then that’s enough.
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