12 Tips for Choosing Art

Any living space can be enhanced by adding art that is the right colour, shape and size. Usually, the artwork’s size is very important part of a successful installation. Finding the right artwork for your home can often be difficult, so here are some great tips for how to choose an artwork.

     Try adding mirrors opposite your artwork if you want to make a statement. This will help it stand out more.

       Try using a diptych or triptych using an identical piece of art.

     

     Pay attention to the colours used around the house and try to match the artwork with your display furniture.

       In bathrooms and kitchens, use smaller pieces of art. These spaces are generally overlooked but a piece of art can brighten them up or add character.

     For art storage solutions, carefully place your art in an unused area such as an attic or spacious closet because too much art can lead to clutter. Keep it simple!

           Place vibrant artworks in areas that lack colour to add character.  Buy a piece of art that matches the colour of the room so it’s colour coordinated.

     Use larger pieces of art in areas with high ceilings. This creates a more proportioned look.

     It’s common for people to hang up their artwork too high up. When you hang up an artwork, make sure its centrepoint is approximately 5 feet from the floor.

Look at different shapes and sizes. Square artworks are great for standalone pieces or above furniture such as sofas. Thin and long pieces are go well over beds.

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     Artwork should not be too big or too small. A good, proportioned artwork would be approximately two-thirds the size of the object near it.

Consider buying a double-wired artwork. This gives you the option of hanging it vertically or horizontally.

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    Try to hang smaller pieces of art as sets, rather than multiple random small artworks.