Transforming the walls of your home from blank surfaces into captivating expressions of your style and personality is an art in itself.
As you embark on the journey of choosing wall art, you open up a world of possibilities to breathe life, colour, and inspiration into your living spaces. From thought-provoking paintings, eye-catching prints, to eclectic sculptures, let your walls become a canvas that tells your unique story and evokes emotions with every brushstroke and line. This guide will help you unleash your inner art curator and uplift your home.
Get on the art hunt: Great options for your walls can be found almost anywhere. And you don’t need to blow a hole in your budget. You can put together a photo wall with holiday or family snaps or hang up some of the kids' better pieces. You can find plenty of unusual and exciting pieces at charity sales or second-hand shops.
With a bit of extra cash, you can commission a piece from a local artist and support your area’s creative scene. If you’re creatively inclined, you can even create a personal piece that will show off your talent and perspective.
Reflect your personal style: Your wall — your rules. The wall art you choose should reflect your individuality and add a touch of your unique character to the space. If you love nature, cityscapes, portraits, or abstract shapes, there’s an art piece out there made for your wall. It’s a cliche but true that your art should move you; pick something that has a special memory or simply makes you smile.
Read the room before you hang: Be true to yourself but never forget the function and ambience of the room where your art will be displayed. Art has a profound influence on the mood of a room so choose wisely.
- For bedrooms, you’ll want to create a soothing, calming atmosphere. Landscapes and minimalist paintings or woven tapestries in soothing blues, greens, or neutrals work well.
- For living rooms, you can be expressive with oils, watercolours, collages, and photographic artwork. If you travel, bring back an unusual piece that can create a conversation.
- For the kitchen, you can go with pictures of food to stimulate your appetite or spice it up with florals, abstract paintings, or prints.
Get the right wall fit: You can have the most beautiful art piece but if the proportions are off it won’t have the right effect. Make sure the scale works in relation to the wall and surrounding furniture. An oversized piece can create a dramatic focal point over your bed or sofa. Alternatively, you can create a gallery wall of small pieces.
Pair it perfectly with your decor: Your existing decor and wall colour can help guide your art choice. A rustic room, for example, with plenty of wooden or wicker furniture could feature a bohemian or landscape-themed painting. An industrial room with plenty of metallic accents could feature metallic sculptures or a painting of cityscapes.
Harmonise with your colour scheme: While a splash of colour in your art can create a dramatic impact, you can also use art that complements the hues in your room. Consider the dominant colour within your room’s colour scheme and draw colours that lie to the left or right of it on the colour wheel spectrum.
Mix and match your art: Who says your art has to be exactly the same? Mixing and matching art can create a striking effect on your wall. You can experiment with combining styles, mediums, and frames for a dynamic visual display. The aim is to find a common thread in the narrative, colour or medium, so your disparate pieces speak to each other.
Trust your instincts: Ultimately, choose wall art that resonates with you on an emotional level. Let your instincts guide you, and select pieces that evoke positive emotions and bring you joy every time you lay eyes on them.
Transform your home with art
Selecting wall art is a personal journey that allows you to express your creativity and create a space that truly feels like home. So go ahead, embrace your artistic flair, and curate a stunning collection that reflects your unique taste and passion for beauty. For more advice, browse the rest of Seeff’s Homestyle blog for the latest home decor and design tips and advice.
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