How to Masterfully Present Art in Your Home

If you want to decorate your home and show off some of your personal taste, then going with art is the best option you have. The right art can make any room look more luxurious and feel more comfortable. So how can you make your home stand out with art in all the right ways? Here are a few tips on presenting art in your space in the best way possible:

Consider the colors

The mood is very important for every room, and each room is supposed to vibe with a different vibration. For instance, colors like white and gray are calming, thus being perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms. On the other hand, yellow and orange are warm and welcoming and perfect for hallways and living rooms. If you want to spark lively conversation over dinner, red is a great accent color to throw in your dining room. Depending on the mood you’re trying to see, look for art with corresponding colors. If you want to aim for minimalism, remember that your white pieces can’t properly show off their effect on a white wall. White or neutral pieces look best on colored surfaces.

Display it correctly

No matter how good your art is, if you hang it improperly, it will not achieve the desired effect. An incorrectly hung peace can look like a bad disguise on a movie character. It’s hard to ignore the wrongly displayed piece but not in a good way—it’s distracting and doesn’t do anything positive for the experience. To hang or display it correctly, place art around the eye level with adequate spacing between pieces. If you don’t know where to start, imagine an art gallery and try to recreate the effect. However, similar pieces can be placed closely together in order to create a more cohesive look.

Think outside the box

Creating a gallery feel is just one of the correct ways to hang art, but not the only one. Instead of going to the walls, you can think outside the box and lean your art on the wall. This is a great way to add mystery to the space and create an illusion of depth. Try different placements in the room and see how they feel, and don’t be scared to experiment with formations and scale.

Start a collection

If you want to add multiple pieces of art to your space (as you should, but more on that later), find an artist whose art you can relate to and start investing. You can incorporate different art and prints from one artist and start a collection. It’s easy to find good art online at affordable prices and create a bold statement in your home. If you think the artist has an opportunity to become big in the future, this collection can even pay off many times.

Don’t leave it at one

One piece of art can often look out of place and lost, so try not to limit yourself. Consider being bold and provide your home with a unique gallery of your preferences and tastes. A variety of art can be an amazing ice breaker, especially if you know quite a lot about the pieces. Just to be sure, try to go with matching frames to create a cohesive effect.

Set up lighting

There’s no point in having art in your space if you can’t see it. Good lighting is crucial for setting the ambience of the space and showing art, so if you want to do both, opt for proper display lighting. Track lights are the best solution because they are cheap and easy to install. You can position them however you want and achieve the right size of lighting—they are truly versatile. Another option is to opt for mood lighting with smart bulbs. These allow you to change the color of the lighting, allowing for some dramatic creations, especially beautiful when displaying sculptural art. Just imagine the effect of deep purple light on a white marble statue!

Art should be bought with both head and heart, but if you’re purchasing decoration for your own place, don’t think too much about what the critics say. If you like something, bring it home. And remember that finding original art by online or local artists is easy and affordable, and always better than buying something from big-box stores. Express yourself through properly displayed art and get ready to reap compliments.

Guest Contributor: Diana Smith