Choosing the right wall hangings for your space can mean the difference between choosing items that compliment your space or make it appear cluttered and uncomfortable. While it is not difficult to select pieces that suit well, finding them and placing them in the right place can be easy. Here are some quick tips for how to choose the right wall hangings for your space so that it feels purposeful and streamlined.
Do
Choose wall hangings that match your personality. While others may give you gifts of art, make sure that the items you select for your living spaces reflect your own personality most.
Have nice works of art nicely framed. Frames can be expensive, so make sure to shop the sales at your local craft store for frame sales. If necessary, you can also matte the artwork to create a colorful frame within the wooden frame.
Place complimentary pieces next to one another. Avoid placing large pieces next to very small pieces, unless you are intentionally making a statement. Keeping pieces in good proportion helps to guarantee that your wall will remain orderly and with pleasing symmetry.
Decorate using pieces that add to your room. Use complimentary wall hangings that flatter furniture and wall color. If your room is full of cherry wood, for example, find pictures frames made of cherry or a complimentary color.
Use a balancer to ensure that your wall hangings are straight. There is nothing more distracting on a wall than a crooked piece of art.
Use the space strategically. If you have a large blank space on your wall with no windows or other items to break the wall up, then make sure you add wall hangings that fill it well. Consider purchasing large pieces or decorating with series pieces that can add a sense of direction and flow.
Don’t
Overdo it with too many works of art. Too many pieces hanging on your wall can begin to clutter your space and make it look enclosed. Remember: you will also have to dust each piece!
Forget to measure the space between pieces when you are hanging multiple items. Measuring the space between pieces will ensure that all of your artwork is symmetrical and appears to be well planned, rather than simply slapped up on the wall.
Select pieces that you do not like. Selecting pieces you do not like will only raise your blood pressure every time you look at your wall and entice you to make a change sooner rather than later.
Let your pieces get dirty. Next to having crooked pieces on your wall, having pieces with dirty frames or glass is distracting and unhealthy. Always including dusting in your regular cleaning cycle.
Forget the frame. Unless you are decorating your college dorm room, there is no reason why your posters and other pieces of work should not be enclosed in a tidy frame. The frame will help to pull the piece (and your wall) together.