Choosing the right size
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Choosing the right size of art for your wall is crucial to creating a balanced space, whether you're looking for something large or small. Consider the size of the furniture in your room, along with any other items that might be on display.
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If you have a small space and want to fill it up with as much color as possible without taking away from functionality, go for smaller pieces that are still striking and beautiful. On the opposite end of the spectrum: if you have large pieces of furniture but do not want them to overpower the room (or feel like they're going unnoticed), consider adding some extra-large works that can stand out on their own.
Choosing the right color
When choosing a color scheme for your wall art, you'll want to consider three things:
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The composition of your room. What colors are already in the room and how do they work together? Will you be complementing or contrasting with those existing colors?
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How you want to use the space (and whether it's for a living room, dining room or bedroom). Rooms that are used for multiple purposes should have different color schemes than those that are only dedicated to one activity. For example, if you're planning on putting wall art in your living room but also use it as an office during the day—you may end up feeling annoyed by all of the distractions from its bright colors throughout the day—so adding some muted tones might make sense here.
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The mood and feel of what you're trying to achieve with this piece: If you're looking to add variety into an otherwise monochromatic space while still maintaining consistency across all other elements such as furniture and floor coverings—think about using complementary colors instead!
Choosing the right style
Choosing the right style of art for your home can be a challenge. Whether you're interested in a contemporary, traditional, rustic or farmhouse look, it's important to choose art that fits your style. If you're going for a more modern or contemporary look, abstract art tends to work best. For example:
If you want something that feels slightly more traditional but still has an edge (or if this is just how your taste tends), representational works are the way to go:
If the idea of wildlife artwork hanging on your walls makes you happy (and it should!), western themes can add some pizazz with their bright colors and bold designs:
Choosing the right theme
When choosing a theme for your wall art, it's important to consider what you like and how the piece will fit in with the rest of your home. A good rule of thumb is to choose something that suits both yourself and where it's going. For example, if you live in an apartment with lots of natural light, then maybe consider choosing a piece that reflects this aesthetic—such as a landscape painting or abstract canvas print.
Think about themes based on personality too: If you're more into nature and wildlife than anything else, then perhaps opt for something depicting forests or oceans instead? Or maybe go for something more urban-themed like cityscapes or architecture pieces instead? Whatever it may be, remember that there are plenty options out there so don't feel limited by what's already there; just do some research first before buying anything (or hire someone else).
Choosing the right frame
The frame is one of the most important components of your art. It’s not just a piece to hide the edges and give a finished look. In fact, it can be the focal point of your room when paired with complementary decor.
Choosing a frame should begin by narrowing down your choices based on what matches your art and decor. If you have an abstract painting with bright colors, then choose an equally vibrant frame that will stand out against dark walls or furniture. For more traditional pieces like landscapes or portraits, consider matching their color with that of the wall behind them for a cohesive feel throughout the room.
Once you’ve narrowed down which frames work best for each piece in mind, think about how they affect each other when grouped together—especially if this includes frames made from different materials (like wood versus metal). If using multiple frames from different materials would make sense in terms of style and budget concerns, consider them as one unit rather than separately—for example: “The gold leaf gives this grouping character while allowing us to keep its cost reasonable."
Choosing the right location
- Choose a location that you will see everyday. It’s important to choose a spot that you will see every time you enter the room. If you can, pick a place with natural light, so that your art will look its best and most life-like.
- Consider how easy it is to view the art on display. No matter where you put it, make sure that it’s easy to view from all angles of your home or apartment. This is especially key if the piece includes portraits or self-portraits—if they aren't visible from multiple angles then they'll look flat and lifeless instead of vibrant and lively!
- Think about how well the art fits in with its surroundings by keeping them similar in style (or at least complementary). The last thing anyone wants when choosing wall art for their living quarters is something out of sync with everything else around it!
Narrowing down your options
Narrowing down your options is an important step in the process of choosing wall art for your home. Look at the top two or three pieces you like most, and don’t let yourself get overwhelmed by too many choices. Make sure to keep a list of all the pieces that speak to you so that it will be easier to narrow down your list later on when it comes time to make a final decision.
If you find yourself stuck between two or more pieces, ask for help from friends and family members who may have better taste than you do (and know what looks good). You can also take this opportunity to learn about other people's aesthetic preferences so that next time around, selecting new artwork becomes even easier!
Hanging your art correctly
- Using a stud: When hanging your art, first use a stud finder on the wall to locate any wooden support beams. Then, measure the width of your frame and mark off where you will want to hang it on the wall. Use that measurement as a guide for where your nail should go. If you have multiple nails in one area, use an awl or hammer and hammering tool to bore out holes so that they are evenly spaced apart from each other (about an inch). This will prevent cracking in case one of your nails doesn't go through correctly and causes some damage.
- Using two people: If you're hanging something large like a painting or canvas artwork, it's best if someone helps hold up one side while you secure the other end using nails or screws that connect directly into those beams mentioned above (see above point). Make sure both ends are fastened securely before moving onto anything else!
- Hammer time: Now that everything is set up correctly with our safety precautions taken care of, we can begin hammering away at our nails until they all go through securely enough so no more movement happens when hanging something large like this type would cause considerable stress upon its structure due to weight distribution being unevenly distributed across all four corners of its surface area - thus causing cracks along those edges which would lead us back into needing more repairs later down line because now we have broken glass pieces scattered everywhere due
Think about all of these aspects when choosing wall art
When choosing wall art, keep in mind the following dimensions and elements:- Size. The size of your space will determine the size of your artwork. Choose something that is proportional to the room but also makes a statement. A small piece or large piece can both work well.
- Shape. Oval shapes are great for living rooms because they help create an intimate feeling in larger spaces and give you room to add other pieces around it (think paintings). Rectangle shapes are great for hallways because they're more efficient with space and allow you to double-up on canvases without them looking cluttered. Square shapes make sense when you want to fill up an empty wall without having any gaps between frames—just make sure they're not too small!
- Color Scheme & Texture Choices
