Artwork is a great way to personalise your space and add interest to the rooms in your home. It can add a much-needed focal point, help to create a statement and help tie your interior design scheme together.
However, the artwork is often a neglected element in interior design, with many people leaving it until the room is finished before even considering what they want to display on the walls. But this critical decision should be made much earlier in the design process.
There are some simple steps that you can take to help you make the right choices when it comes to choosing and displaying artwork in the bedroom. This process needn’t be complicated or stressful if you take it one step at a time and ask yourself some simple questions.
5 tips to choosing and displaying art
1. Consider your décor
As mentioned, planning your artwork while designing your bedroom décor is far better. This will ensure that the two work together seamlessly.
You have two options for choosing the artwork. You can select a colour that matches the colours used in the room or choose something that complements or contrasts those colours. The first option will be more subtle, whereas the second will allow you to create a bolder statement with your artwork.
If you decide the artwork should be the bold statement in the room, it may be a good idea to tone down the other pieces. You don’t want everything to be competing for your attention.
2. Choose the style
This one comes down to personal preference, as different types of art resonate with different people. Some may like to fill their home with unique one-off paintings; others may opt for reproductions, others may choose framed prints or canvas prints, and others may go for photography.
The style you choose is entirely up to you. Whether you go for impressionist, abstract, cubism, pop art, or something typographic makes no difference. What does matter is that you choose something that appeals to you, has a personal meaning, or sparks a memory. The artwork must speak to you, so don’t just go for something because it will enhance your room with style and colour.
Remember that your bedroom should be a calm and cosy sanctuary, so you’d be better off opting for something that enhances this feeling. Your artwork should evoke a sense of peace and tranquillity, so try to choose something soothing that won’t be overstimulating.
3. Get the right size
Determining the right artwork size for your room is often more difficult than choosing the artwork itself. It’s ever so easy to get the sizing wrong and end up with something that doesn’t have the desired effect.
Our advice is: if in doubt, go bigger.
By investing in larger pieces, you can maximise the artwork's impact.
4. Decide on the format
The gallery wall has reigned supreme for a long time. Instagram and Pinterest are full of beautiful images of living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, offices and hallways that feature a gallery wall. If you choose this option in your bedroom, there are several ways to create a fun and eye-catching display.
You can create coherence by selecting several pieces by the same artist or several pieces in the same colour palette. You can also create uniformity by choosing several pieces of the same size.
Alternatively, you can introduce more visual interest by selecting different-sized pieces and laying them out in a pattern. There are several templates online to provide inspiration. The best idea is to devise a plan by laying the artwork out on the floor first or sticking paper templates up on the wall to find the best layout before committing to holes in the wall.
5. Position it correctly
A good rule of thumb is that your artwork should take up two-thirds to three-quarters of the wall. When hanging artwork above the bed, you should position the bottom of your frame or canvas approximately 20-25 cm above the top of the headboard. This also goes for hanging artwork above furniture like a sofa, table or fireplace mantle.
In other locations, it is considered best practice to hang your artwork so that the centre of the piece is at eye level.
Don’t forget, though, hanging your artwork isn’t the only option. Art also looks great placed on the floor or furniture simply leaning against the wall. This will give the space a more casual, laid-back look and allow you to be much more flexible with your artwork, as moving it around and changing it up is easier.
Feeling creative?
By following this advice, you can choose artwork that you love, in the correct size, hung correctly, and that enhances your space.
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