It may seem daunting to design your interior, not knowing which wall art works with the home, if you have the colour scheme right or the theme down pat, but you’ll thank yourself when you see how simple and enjoyable the task can be. Before you get started, here are some tips to keep in mind and words of wisdom when it comes to arranging your canvas wall art.
Get creative
It’s your moment to get creative with your home. There are rules to remember and there are rules to ignore. One vital rule to remember is to think outside the box. Do away with basic design and go for that vibrant pop of colour or elaborate design that will inspire anyone who comes across it. American interior designer Dorothy Draper says, “I always put in one controversial item. It makes people talk.”
Don’t rush, don’t force it
When it works, it works. When it doesn’t work, you don’t need someone telling you that—you’ll just know. And always remember, “Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of style,” says decorator Billy Baldwin.
Don’t spend beyond your means
There’s no need to break the bank in your attempt to arrange wall art. This is something to consider in the early stages of planning, so why not create a budget for yourself, plan, and you’ll be on your way to designing the room that speaks to you. Even within financial restraints, there’s no telling shortage of possibilities. Always remember the words of interior designer and author Charlotte Moss, “An empty room is a story waiting to happen, and you are the author.”
Grab the right equipment
Designing your interior with wall art requires a bit of planning and a bit of research. These art artworks you can hang throughout the house, so you’ll need to plan properly. Wall art will affect everyone that steps into the home. British interior designer David Hicks believes, “The best rooms have something to say about the people who live in them.”
Favourite pieces: mixing the old and the new
Don’t be afraid to mix and match old and new, antique and contemporary. You may even want to start your wall art arrangement with your favourite piece, something that’s been in your possession for a long time, or perhaps a piece of art that’s passed through the generations. Make this piece your focal point and arrange your wall art to suit. “Designers and people in general are too attracted by ‘new’, but nothing ages more quickly than ‘newness’. All my objects reflect [a] marriage between past and present,” says Dutch interior designer Marcel Wanders.
The right kind of framing
Don’t be afraid to mix and match when it comes to framing your wall art. Frames can be just as aesthetically pleasing as any photograph or painting, so why not pick out an assortment of different frames to decorate your wall art. You may be pleasantly surprised by the results.
Lighting and colour
There are two things one needs to consider when arranging wall art: lighting and wall colour. The right type of light will enhance the beauty of the room and create a warm atmosphere here, while the wrong type of lighting can make the interior look awkward and uncomfortable to be in. At the same time, consider your wall colour when you’re hanging up your beautiful pieces, and make sure they don’t clash but complement each other. “For a house to be successful, the objects in it must communicate with one another, respond and balance one another,” says French interior design Andree Putman.
