There are no rules about where to hang pictures in your home; after all, the choice is yours, but we have a few suggestions below that might help you decide.
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* Hang your art at eye level; this gives you the best visual experience.
* In Some rooms, art might be the focal point, but in other rooms, it may just be the finishing touch.
* On a Fully blank wall, the artwork should take up to 60 to 70 % of the wall
* Choose the right size for the room. If you are not sure what size to choose, try making a paper template and hanging it in the space for a few days to give you a feel for how it will look.
* Think outside the box. The space might look just as good with two large prints instead of one huge print. Or does the image need to be hung at all? It might look better leaning against the wall.
* Framed art, Framed printed images or Canvas Art? This one is up to your taste and what feels suitable for you. You can always have it all! There are no rules that need to be followed you can choose both framed and canvas. Art is Art no matter what form it comes in.
*Choose pieces you love. This is your house and your style!!
Styling your entryway with Artwork.
The entryway is always a good place to hang beautiful art or photography pieces. Guests gather in this area in your home before heading in or leaving. Guests will be blessed with the first glimpse of the tone of your style before heading into the rest of your home. The entryway should be welcoming. What better way than to have a fantastic feature piece of artwork gracing your walls? Or you might like leaning an image against the wall or on a console table. If you have a large entryway, you might hang a mirror and artwork; choosing just one will be enough if your entryway is smaller.
Where to hang pictures in the living room?
The living room is one of the larger rooms in your home. There should be plenty of room to display a large piece of art. Everyone has different styles and tastes, and choosing the right piece can feel daunting for this room. Getting the size of the piece right will be critical; if you go too small, the art will be lost in the space and will not be a focal point for that room. I look for pieces of art for my living room that draw your attention when you walk into that room and enhance your surroundings.
I always display artwork on the back wall just above the lounge, but depending on the layout of the lounge room, you may need to hang a piece on the side wall if you are in open-plan living with no wall backing onto your lounge., but depending on the layout of the lounge room,
The giant space that is the hallway!
The hallway, passage, passageway or corridor is the space that connects other rooms; this area is generally long and narrow, so it can feel a little scary to tackle. Finding the right piece or pieces for this area can be tricky. I prefer to hang photographs of my family in my hallway, whether in an Instagram style (one big poster with lots of Instagram size photos ) or a gallery wall of pictures with different frames. I like being creative here, and I like the idea of my life memories on display. If a guest is missing at one of my dinner parties, it’s a guarantee they will be standing in the hallway gazing at my wall of memories.
The heart of your home the kitchen.
The kitchen is where people gather to chat, mingle, and eat—it’s the busiest room in the house!! I like to hang a statement piece of artwork in my kitchen, something that ties the style of the kitchen in with the artwork, a piece to complement the kitchen. I like abstract landscapes. They make for great conversation pieces, and people interpret abstract art in many different ways. I am laughing thinking of our conversations about what the image might be.
Depending on the space you have to work with, you might go with three small pieces of art, two medium-size prints, a group of different sizes that might work better or one big feature piece. Remember, just because it’s the room where you prepare food does not mean you have to hang images of food! ( if that is what you like, that is perfectly fine too)
Choose a piece or pieces that speak to you but also suit the style of your home. Things to consider when hanging art in the kitchen: Don’t hang your art near places where it might get splashed with food or liquid. You’re cooking in the kitchen, and oils can stick. A piece of art behind glass might be a better option for durability, and you will be able to clean the glass.
The Dinning Room
If you have a dining room in its own space, this can be an area where you can place a large focal point piece. Often, dining rooms have multiple walls to allow for buffets and cabinets, leaving big blank spaces above, screaming for some artwork to complete the room. A large piece above the console table or buffet will tie the room together. If you love small pieces of artwork, that is fine, too. You may need to add more to balance the look.
If your home is open-plan with the living and dining combined, then your artwork will be part of the whole space and might be placed on a feature wall. You may have to choose a piece that balances possibly three rooms: the kitchen, living, and dining. I often find placing your furniture and dressing your room first will help you decide your style and colour palette for the artwork to follow.
The Home Office
The home office has evolved since COVID, and working from home has become something many of us now do. Depending on your space, artwork or family pictures can be displayed on the walls, shelves and even your desk. I like to be creative in this space. After all, this is one of the rooms you will primarily use. I have spent my fair share of time in dull office spaces and do not want my home office to reflect that vibe. My home office has black cork boards glued to the wall behind my computer; I litter this space with beautiful cards people may have sent me and pictures my children have created, but you may prefer a piece of artwork that inspires or distracts you. ( depending on your job!!)
Where to hang pictures in the bedroom?
My bedroom is a place of sanctuary and relaxation, so I want my artwork to reflect that. The piece you choose will most likely hang above your bedhead as your bed is the focal point in that room. I choose pieces that are calming and complement the room. I want the artwork to blend into the space and not dominate it; I do not want anything too busy. This is another room that I like to choose abstract art for. I like beautiful flowing pieces that don’t need attention to figure out what it is, especially as they will be one of the last things you look at before flopping into bed. I want something peaceful and relaxing to look at before going to bed. This is another area where a large piece with a similar scale of the bed head size will work perfectly, or two medium-sized images, or even three that would fill the same space as one large picture. I would use the same principle for a child’s room: pick a piece that will make them sleep in a calm environment!!
Whether you hang them, display them on the ground, or lean against the wall, paintings, pictures, and family photos will give your space a more personal feel.