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Paintings are an essential element of any home decor. They are
also a tasteful way to personalize your spaces. But to
harmoniously arrange artworks and to create a well balanced and
artful decor, some rules of thumb need to be followed:
1. Reinforce the existing theme
Consider the dominant inspirations in your room decor. Is the
room contemporary or classic? Is the color scheme subdued and
soothing or contrasted and energizing? The answers should give
you a hint to which type of art would best enhance your decor. A
colorful and powerful abstract painting would perfectly
reinforce a creative modern decor but surely clash in a tranquil
classic bedroom setting.
Furthermore, it is safer to stick to a specific theme when
combining art in the same room. A figurative landscape
watercolor would usually not combine well with a geometrical
abstract creation.
2. Arrange the larger artworks first
It is recommended to hang the largest pieces first, as they will
have the bigger impact on the room decor.
Make sure the orientation of the art fits the space created by
the wall. A large horizontally oriented work of art will suit a
long wide wall better. A vertically oriented painting will
perfectly complement a narrow and high wall.
Secondly, always position the painting on the wall so that the
centre of the painting is at your eye line.
Consider also the size of the furniture piece when hanging works
of art above furniture. In general, a painting should not be
wider than the sofa below it. To create a balanced decor, an
artwork should be about two-thirds the width of the furniture
piece.
Lastly, creating a visual connection between the furniture and
the art will create a dramatic effect. A painting with a
dominant green in it will look better near a sofa upholstered in
the same hue. As it is usually not possible to change your
furnishing's color, you can also create more subtle visual
links: place a striking red ceramic vessel on the chest bellow
your vivid and passionate red abstract painting, or play with
the colors of your cushions and throws, the possibilities are
endless!
3. Regroup the smaller paintings and pictures
When it comes to arranging smaller artworks, remember that
grouping pieces will create a stronger effect. Sprinkling
various small paintings and pictures in your decor would only
create a clustered and "noisy" space.
When positioning a group of paintings together, then paintings
in the middle of the arrangement should be at eye level.
Looking for a formal atmosphere? Arrange your paintings
symmetrically. Willing to create a more modern and dramatic
space? Asymmetrical arrangements will help you create an artful
space.
Also, if you wish to group together images of various sizes,
place the larger pictures at the bottom and the smaller above to
create well balanced arrangements.
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