5 Expert Tips For Choosing the Perfect Wall Art
Choosing the right artwork for your space can feel very challenging. With so many factors to consider, it's hard to know if you’re making the right choice. Fortunately, there are no rules when it comes to choosing wall art, but here are some tips to help you choose the perfect art piece for your space.
1. Color is Key
Color is usually the biggest factor in choosing wall art. Often enough, people get hung up in trying to choose wall art that matches the color theme of a room or space. While this can definitely play a roll in choosing your wall art, it's not the end all be all.
Color is a powerful tool. Colors evoke emotion, and spark interest. Blues, greens and purples instill a sense of calm. Yellows, oranges and reds spark excitement and energy. Highly saturated colors draw attention while subdued colors or black and white images are much more subtle.
Color is a powerful tool. Colors evoke emotion, and spark interest. Blues, greens and purples instill a sense of calm. Yellows, oranges and reds spark excitement and energy. Highly saturated colors draw attention while subdued colors or black and white images are much more subtle.
2. Size Does Matter
The general rule of thumb is that bigger is better. A common mistake is choosing a piece of wall art that doesn’t fill a space effectively. This might cause a room to feel bare or sparse.
Furniture can help you choose the right size for wall art. Above your sofa or your bed are perfect locations for your wall art. When choosing these art pieces, you want to make sure the wall art is at least 2/3 the width of your furniture.
The rule of 2/3 can also apply to smaller sections of wall that are separated by doors, hallways, windows or taller pieces of furniture.
Furniture can help you choose the right size for wall art. Above your sofa or your bed are perfect locations for your wall art. When choosing these art pieces, you want to make sure the wall art is at least 2/3 the width of your furniture.
The rule of 2/3 can also apply to smaller sections of wall that are separated by doors, hallways, windows or taller pieces of furniture.
3. Lighting
Evaluating the available light in your home or space can also help you choose a piece of wall art that works. In a perfect world, each piece of wall art would be lit by a spotlight. Unfortunately, this isn’t always practical.
When the direct light on a specific wall is limited, its generally safer to choose a piece of wall art with colors that aren’t overly vibrant. Less colorful or black and white wall art isn’t as dependent on light to be appreciated.
On the other hand, vibrant colors deserve sufficient light in order for them to be fully appreciated as intended. A vibrant and well lit art piece can dramatically elevate the elegance of a room.
When the direct light on a specific wall is limited, its generally safer to choose a piece of wall art with colors that aren’t overly vibrant. Less colorful or black and white wall art isn’t as dependent on light to be appreciated.
On the other hand, vibrant colors deserve sufficient light in order for them to be fully appreciated as intended. A vibrant and well lit art piece can dramatically elevate the elegance of a room.
4. Identify Your Starting Point
When designing a space, it's very important to remember where you started. Maybe the first thing you chose for your living room was your couch. Once you make that distinction, its easier to choose decor, wall art and other furniture for your living room.
Maybe a new piece of wall art is your starting point. It's not uncommon to create a theme for a space based around artwork. Maybe a new print of your favorite beach can help you choose the wall colors, style of drapes, or the texture of your furniture.
Maybe a new piece of wall art is your starting point. It's not uncommon to create a theme for a space based around artwork. Maybe a new print of your favorite beach can help you choose the wall colors, style of drapes, or the texture of your furniture.
5. Go With Your Gut
Sometimes you just know what you want. Don't let anyone tell you different. Sometimes you see an image and you can’t quite explain why you love it or why you need it. You can take feeling that to the bank every time. After all, it's your wall art, its your space, and you get to enjoy it more than anyone else.