Decorating: Simple Ways to Bring Art Into Your Home
Art is not only the ultimate finishing touch, it adds personality like no other accessory. Be inspired by these ways to give it a home
Ruth Garner
11 September 2014
I'm a freelance writer and lifestyle blogger, currently living in Brighton.
A well-chosen piece of art can finish a room off beautifully, capturing the mood and elevating your space. From classic black and white photographs to abstract paintings, what makes a piece of art great is subjective, and what you choose to have on your walls is entirely up to you. Here are some tips to help you pick and style your artwork.
Go abstract
In this contemporary living space, the homeowners plumped for bold, abstract art that draws the eye. If your sofa or furniture is a darker shade, as it is here, a lighter tone in the art is a lovely way to strike a balance.
In this contemporary living space, the homeowners plumped for bold, abstract art that draws the eye. If your sofa or furniture is a darker shade, as it is here, a lighter tone in the art is a lovely way to strike a balance.
Pick a black and white classic
Black and white photographs can be striking, especially when supersized, like this shot of Brigitte Bardot. Try reflecting your hobby or interests in the photos you choose – from film stars to memorable places, they will bring a personal touch to your space.
Learn how to pick the right frame for your art
Black and white photographs can be striking, especially when supersized, like this shot of Brigitte Bardot. Try reflecting your hobby or interests in the photos you choose – from film stars to memorable places, they will bring a personal touch to your space.
Learn how to pick the right frame for your art
Hang up your favourites
As with photographs, hanging gig or movie posters or record covers can inject a personal touch. Specialist frames are available for record sleeves, or try opting for minimal frames that will allow the art to receive the attention it deserves.
See how one home was transformed with a selection of eclectic art
As with photographs, hanging gig or movie posters or record covers can inject a personal touch. Specialist frames are available for record sleeves, or try opting for minimal frames that will allow the art to receive the attention it deserves.
See how one home was transformed with a selection of eclectic art
Use every inch of space
It pays to think of innovative areas where you can hang your works of art. If you’re lucky enough to have a double-height space like this, then placing a painting up high will make the most of it.
It pays to think of innovative areas where you can hang your works of art. If you’re lucky enough to have a double-height space like this, then placing a painting up high will make the most of it.
Broaden your horizons
Inspire broad horizons by hanging a map as a piece of art on the wall for all to admire. To make it personal to your family, try sticking in drawing pins to mark where you’ve visited.
Inspire broad horizons by hanging a map as a piece of art on the wall for all to admire. To make it personal to your family, try sticking in drawing pins to mark where you’ve visited.
Echo pattern from the room
To further enhance a pattern or feel within a room, consider hanging coordinating prints on the wall. For a quick and easy solution, you could even frame cuttings of wallpaper. Then you can switch them over as and when you fancy a change.
To further enhance a pattern or feel within a room, consider hanging coordinating prints on the wall. For a quick and easy solution, you could even frame cuttings of wallpaper. Then you can switch them over as and when you fancy a change.
Cluster a series of artworks together
If you love a particular artist and gather several pieces, they can look great hung together. You could opt for a randomly hung gallery wall, or bring a little order in neat rows, as in this room.
If you love a particular artist and gather several pieces, they can look great hung together. You could opt for a randomly hung gallery wall, or bring a little order in neat rows, as in this room.
Give a nod to your home town
Bus blinds, tube signs and other pieces of art that give a nod to your home town can add a personal touch. Hang the piece in a prominent position, such as over a fireplace, to allow it to shine.
Discover more ways to use signs as art and inspiration
Bus blinds, tube signs and other pieces of art that give a nod to your home town can add a personal touch. Hang the piece in a prominent position, such as over a fireplace, to allow it to shine.
Discover more ways to use signs as art and inspiration
Inject a dose of colour
Try to experiment with colourful works of art, such as the stripes seen here. Art like this can lift a room, bringing vibrancy to a neutral scheme.
Try to experiment with colourful works of art, such as the stripes seen here. Art like this can lift a room, bringing vibrancy to a neutral scheme.
Get a little bit personal
Any children in your home will feel pleased as punch to see their own creations hanging framed on the wall. Try making hand prints of each family member and framing them in a place for all to admire.
What sort of art do you like to hang in your home? Let us know in the Comments below.
Any children in your home will feel pleased as punch to see their own creations hanging framed on the wall. Try making hand prints of each family member and framing them in a place for all to admire.
What sort of art do you like to hang in your home? Let us know in the Comments below.
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Really good ideas, I love adding really personal colourful things to our walls. Our kids rooms have lots of their work framed on the wall