Walls without anything can be a bit boring. Easy and inexpensive way to fix this is to hang some pictures. As I said inexpensive I meant that the art works don’t need to be painted or photographed by the famous masters, and which you only can buy in specula actions. There are so many other options out there. You can support new artists and buy their art while there’s still a reasonable price tag on them.
One huge picture can be a real statement piece of any room, but so can be a combination of photos. It is your choice. I like to make these combos. Sometimes I mix framed photos and even wallpaper in different sizes.
Whether it is one large pieces or a combo of several pictures, think how to place it/them on your wall.
Keep in mind when hanging art on your wall
1.- Hang art on eye level
Too often you can see that people hang a piece of art too high. First of all it’s difficult to look at, secondly it seems to be there alone and not connecting with the rest of the interior. Especially if you hang just one piece of art on your wall, this tips is pretty important. So keep the visual balance.
2.- Balance the scale
You can organise the pictures first on the floor, so you can see how different combos would look like. There are, of course, several options, but one rule is to place the heavier pieces at the bottom left and the lighter pieces at the upper right with mid-sized pieces placed in between. Or, if you have one large piece and a few smaller pieces, hang the large piece toward the middle as a focal point and go from there. The main thing again is that visual balance.
3.- Salon Style
Don’t be afraid to hang art all over the wall. Literally you can cover the entire wall with a combo of photos, prints, paintings etc in different sizes and styles, or a part of the wall from ceiling to floor. I use this type hanging a lot instead of placing pieces every where I gather them together in one place. The creates a kind of drama and for sure is a feature to be noticed.
4.- Off the walls
Floating wall shelves the new gallery wall! Try layering multiple pieces for an interesting and multidimensional approach. And if you have a very large art piece, consider propping it against the wall instead of hanging it for a more relaxed and contemporary look.
5.- Large wall, large art
Another common mistake you can see is when art is just way too small for the space. Big art can be break your bank, but several smaller ones gathered together will have the same effect, and can be more affordable.
6.- Frame it
Don’t neglect the frame when thinking about your focal piece of artwork, especially in the living room; always consider that the art will serve as a wall anchor. Whether you go modern with monochromatic frames or you mix and match different vintage-style frames and picture hangers, your framing can bring just as much style and personality to a space as the artwork itself.
One great place to buy art is Etsy.
Source: The Kuotes
