Do you have a house full of white walls?
Do you have a house full of white walls?
Do you keep meaning to change the art you currently have but are too afraid to commit to something?
Or do you just not know how to get started?
In almost every home I’ve ever lived in, I’ve put art on the walls immediately. I love decorating my walls with art so much that when I moved into my current home, I hung the art before most of the furniture was in.
For me it's not a home until I have things on the walls and I would put something up even if it was a placeholder.
I just don't do empty walls unless they are purposeful!
So this week I thought it might be fun to talk about how I like to decorate a wall with art.
Below are a few of my favorite tips for getting started:
Pick a wall.
Or pick two walls that you think a piece would look good on.
If you have a large wall to fill you might want a big statement piece.
This type of piece has the potential to make a big impact on your overall space and it can make a room inviting when done properly.
If you aren’t sure exactly what size you’d like, go buy painters tape and tape up the wall in a size you think could work.
It’s something I often ask my clients to do when they aren’t sure how big they should go.
I want them to live with it for a few days and see how it feels when they walk past it.
Some clients might tape up a 5ft x 5ft and see how that looks. Then switch to 5ft x 6ft and realize it’s either too much or perfect.
The other option if a statement piece isn’t what you’re going for is to bring several pieces of art together on one wall.
I love both and have a mix in my home.
Next is color.
The color of a piece in relation to its surroundings can really play a big role in whether or not that particular piece is going to suit your home.
Some people like to match a color in their space, others like to go with a more neutral color like black.
If you have a very colorful space then a more neutral or simple piece is best.
If you have a neutral room then a pop of color could be a fun statement.
Start by taking inventory of your space. Then find something that you’re drawn to. Don’t overthink it.
What’s your gut reaction?
If your gut is telling you it looks good then it probably looks good.
When choosing art for your home it's always important to consider the following questions:
What emotion do you want to evoke?
Are you looking for a specific style?
Do you want a specific color pallet?
Some artists create work that you can see in a catalog allowing you to find something you like and buy as is. Others allow you to commission a piece and be involved in the color selection.
Art for your bedroom
Mostly you’ll be the only one who's seeing it on a day-to-day basis.
So you should make it something you enjoy. Something serene that makes you happy when you see it.
Living room + Dining room
This is the art that you are both enjoying and sharing with friends and family that visit your home.
Your home is a reflection of you and the art you live with and share should be no different.
Choose something that is meaningful to you.
Hanging your art.
I have always believed that the center point of home artwork should be eye level for a 6ft person. People often hang art too high and this height helps ground the space and makes it more accessible for all to see and interact with.
Anything can be beautiful wall art!
Always remember that anything you love and find aesthetically pleasing can be art.
For example, I found a bunch of my father’s old engineering notes and homework, framed them and turned them into art.
Or I found a bunch of old Vogue magazines belonging to my aunt from the 1970s and framed the covers.
Try thinking outside the box.
