Deciding on how to display art in a way that is appealing and draws attention can be a daunting challenge for some. Read on as this article provides a few simple tips on displaying art effectively in your home.
1. Art Grouping for an Interesting Touch
Group the pictures into clusters of two or three. Odd numbered groups suggest a focal point while even numbered groups exude a calming and organized effect. You can transform an even numbered grouping into an odd numbered one, simply throw in a unique but different element – something which complements the rest of the group, but doesn’t necessarily belong to the same family. A mirror or a wall carving would be a good idea. This brings the grouping out of balance, yet makes it interesting.
2. Art and Furniture
As a rule of thumb, it is always a good idea to first position the furniture in the room before you hang the art pieces. This way you can use the furniture as a guide to the picture hanging height and positioning. Typically, avoid using a picture or a group of pictures that is wider than the furniture piece below it. If they are narrower than the furniture, they should at least be half the length of the furniture. The picture or the group of pictures should not be placed too low on the wall such that it is too close to the furniture, neither should it be placed too high such as to leave an unsightly gap between the furniture and the picture. Ideally, you should leave about an 8 to 10 inch gap between the bottom of the picture and the piece of furniture below it.
3. Hang Art at the Right Height
Don’t hang pictures too high on the wall. You don’t want your guests craning their necks to look at the art. The standard practice is to hang the picture at eye level. Some experts believe that you should hang pictures 3 to 4 inches lower than where you think it is. When hanging pictures you should also consider the purpose of the room. If it is a dining room or living room that you’re decorating, where guests will be seated most of the time, your eye level should be about 5 to 6 inches above the backs of chairs. In the hallway or stairway, you should place your pictures higher as people are standing in upright positions in these places.
4. Avoid Cluttering
Finally, when grouping pictures, take note not to position the pictures too close to each other. If the pictures are placed too close, they lose their individuality, and if they’re placed too far apart, they will lack unity.
That’s it! A few simple steps to get you starting along in you home decorating adventure! Enjoy your art!
By: Edwin Mah
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It has been some time since you have been noticing that empty space on the wall in your office or at home, if yes then it is time you decided to fill it up with something unique. There are several types of art forms that you can use to decorate your homes with, but there are none which are as inspirational and unique as paintings done by several artists around the world.
Paintings and canvas art have come of age, with a number of good and creative artists making their art work available as well as veterans who have been showcasing their creativity for years now.
You can visit a number of art galleries to find the one that suits the mood and the color tone and settings of your room. You can also choose a painting that is completely offset with the mood, so that you can add color and glamour to your room.
Amongst all art work there are some which are highly inspirational, the ones you would love to look at when you are in doubt and feel inspired and get on with your aims in life. There are art forms that add color that your room may lack or add a unique touch to the room that signifies your good tastes as social status.
There is a huge range of art work to choose from. It depends on the art work you appreciate; there are so many artists that are new in this industry but are sure to become well known in future because of their art work, dedication and innovation. You do not have to shell out thousands of dollars to own something that is unique and inspiring. Though paintings by well known designers are sold at exorbitant prices, most of the new artists will sell at reasonable prices.
You also have a choice regarding choosing a painting that comes in the price range you can afford. You can select art pieces that consume space and do not crowd it. So, almost all art pieces are available in many sizes for you to make a choice.
You all have a choice regarding making a selection regarding a subject of the art, where a landscape painting would look good on an open wall where it is visible for everyone, you can choose a still art or an abstract to be mounted on walls in the corner.
Using art pieces and unique collector’s items where the subjects are fruits, cheese or kitchen in still art is an excellent choice to be mounted in kitchens. Kitchens are made to make food and provide for the family so these painting might turn out to be especially appetizing.
You can make a choice of putting romantic or intimate paintings in your bedroom too is a good idea, this is where couples are gel together emotionally and physically, therefore these paintings should be able to make your life a more fulfilling ones.
By: Ujwala Bapat
