Art is more than a mere home decoration – it breathes life into a space. However, displaying art pieces in your home also takes creativity and imagination for them to stand out and, at the same time, complement the overall vibe of your living spaces.
To effectively display art in a high-end home, here are some simple tips to follow:
THINK OF THE SPACE
The space around an artwork is just as crucial as the piece itself. It frames the art and draws attention to it. It also creates a sense of symmetry and harmony, preventing the room from looking too cluttered.
For instance, vertical gallery walls are perfect for luxury homes with high ceilings. Large-scale art in small or busy rooms can bring balance and awkward nooks call for out-of-the-box design trends and solutions like a fascinating sculpture on top of a stylish storage space.
COLLECT AND DISPLAY
A hand-picked selection of various art pieces makes a great talking point for guests when they come to visit. This collection is ideal for entryways as it could set the mood of the residence but other high-traffic areas of the home could also benefit from such an intriguing display.
When building an eye-catching assortment of artworks, consider playing with size, height, color, and texture to present symmetry and variety at the same time. This makes for a visually interesting home accent.
PUT THEM ON A PEDESTAL
Mimicking a gallery or a museum, hand-crafted sculptures or earthenware could be placed on pedestals to act as the room’s focal point.
MIX AND MATCH
Having various design elements in one display could seem messy, especially if they imbibe clashing styles. Think Persian rug and a Picasso in one room.
Mixing and matching artwork is all about striking the right balance. You need to determine which pieces would complement each other. If you want a more edgy approach, you could also try pairing art of contrasting styles to create a balanced display. For example, a black-and-white blown-up photo and a contemporary abstract painting would make a perfect display on your living room wall or top of the fireplace.
PLAY WITH TEXTURES
Textures keep displays intriguing and engrossing. They give depth to the art and showcase the contrast between the piece and the other elements of the room.
To bring texture into a display, hang tapestries instead of using two-dimensional prints. Wall-mounted baskets of different materials are also great alternatives to plain framed photos for more depth and definition.
EXPERIMENT WITH COLOR
Using artwork to bring color into a space is a tried-and-true home remodeling idea used by many luxury homeowners. It changes how people perceive rooms and surfaces while evoking different emotions.
Building a coherent display could also be done through color. Showcasing a monochromatic collection of decor and art pieces is a classic way of using color to bring elements of the room together.
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