Wall art is capable of changing a space from contrived to personal, cohesive and visually dynamic. But the PowerPoint of your art, how it is laying, can make all the difference in what impact you get from it. Below are some important wall art placement tips to help you create your perfect space.
1. Find the Right Height
The biggest mistake people do with wall art is to hang it too high. If possible, you should position the center of the artwork at eye level, or, ideally, about 57 to 60 inches from the floor. In rooms with a lot of sitting like a living room or dining room adjust the height a bit lower to allow a comfortable viewing angle.
2. Consider the Scale
The size of your artwork should be relative to your wall space for sure, and to what would sit nearby around the wall. For instance, when a huge empty wall won’t fit even a small piece of art. Instead go for a bigger piece or design a gallery wall. On the contrary, a small wall doesn’t have the ability to hold a really big piece of art, in which case you need to scale down for balance.
3. Create a Focal Point
Set a dimension of your room by using wall art. This could be an above a sofa, bed, or fireplace and a statement piece. Make sure the artwork is large enough to ground the space and get eyes back on it. Create complementary decor elements so that they contrast with it yet frame it as something amazingly majestic.
4. Break up into Groups, and Smaller Pieces… Thoughtfully!
If you’re working with a lot of little pieces, think of them as a whole unit. Get them into a semi ordered file with consistent spacing—2-3 inches apart or so—so that they look cohesive. First lay out the way you want it to look on the floor or with paper templates if you want to see how it will look on the wall.
5. Balance with Furniture
If you are hanging wall art above furniture, the ideal width of the art piece is two thirds to three quarters the width of the piece of furniture. Take, for example, your sofa is 90 inches wide, you’ll want to think about art or a grouping that is 60 to 70 inches wide. It makes for a balanced and beautiful looking arrangement.
6. Layer Art with Other Decor
You don’t need wall art to stand alone. To get an even more dimensional look, combine it with other elements of decor, such as mirrors, shelves or sconces. You could also flank a framed piece with wall mounted candle holders or place a small shelf below a painting to display complementary objects.
7. Embrace Gallery Walls
An easy way to display a collection of art, photos, or memorabilia is by gallery walls. Start by having your main piece and branch off, mixing sizes, and orientations for visual interest. The key to avoid the cluttered appearance is to have a stick to a unifying element like same frames, the same color or the same theme.
8. Use Proper Lighting
Your wall art will similarly reap the benefits of lighting. Picture lights, track lighting or even a well placed floor lamp will help to highlight your pieces. Think about what type of lighting can you have—warm type creates cosy atmosphere, cool creates more contemporary one.
9. Think Beyond the Living Room
Wall art is a staple in living rooms, but don’t discount the rest of the house. All of the hallways, entryways, bathrooms, and kitchens in your home offer an opportunity to add personality with art. These spaces can be felt more inviting and unique because of smaller pieces, or because of quirky designs.
10. Test with Frames and Styles.
The overall look of your art depends largely in the frame you go for. To complement your decor match the frame style—slim metal frames fit in modern areas and ornate wooden frames work in traditional surroundings. To add interest, don’t be afraid to mix and match frame styles within a gallery wall.
Final Thoughts
While the art makes it to the wall, it is the placement of wall art that can make or break your space. Scale, balance, height and lighting are the various ways to create a pleasing environment through attention to these aspects. Whether you have a galley wall or one uniterrupted wall of available time, these tips will help you utilize your wall art to make the most out of the space and take your home decor to the next level.

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