Hanging a piece of art on the wall can be a fantastic addition to any room in your home. Art tends to suit rooms like the dining or living room more than anywhere else, but they can also look good in hallways. Typically, having art in the living room is a great way to add some style to the place – and it’s also a good opportunity for people to see the art. This can help you strike up conversations, with your art acting as the fuse that gets people active and chatting.
How do you go about finding the right piece of art for your home? It’s a big question, as some pieces of art can look a lot better than others. Nevertheless, it isn’t that challenging to come up with an answer. In reality, all you have to do is consider these two points:
Does it fit with your interior design?
To begin, you need to find art that matches your interior design style. Why hang modern art on the wall of a home that has rustic and traditional decor? If you’re following a Japanese-style interior design theme, having some traditional Japanese art will fit perfectly with the aesthetic.
It’s not rocket science; choose pieces that fit the style and will go well with other aspects of the room. This means the art will blend in without getting lost. You still want it to sort of stand out and be a subtle centrepiece, but it shouldn’t stick out like a sore thumb. Yes, a ‘subtle centrepiece’ is an oxymoron, but you get the point. It’s a key element of the room, but it isn’t overpowering!
Does the art grab people’s attention?
You want your art to grab people’s attention and get them talking to you about the piece. It should be a conversation starter, and there are many ways to make a piece of art noticeable. An obvious way is to pick a famous piece from a famous artist. Clearly, nobody will ever do the following example, but imagine you had the Mona Lisa on your wall. It’s instantly recognisable, and all your guests would straight away notice it and ask you about the piece.
Similarly, you can take a different approach and focus more on the art itself. Does it convey any emotions or meanings that people may be drawn to? This is why abstract wall art is very popular in homes as it is ambiguous but gets people thinking. The abstract nature draws your attention, and you’re mesmerised by the art. It gets people talking as they wonder what the image represents, who it’s by, and so on.
Honestly, that’s all there is to it! Two simple questions that you can ask yourself whenever you’re looking at art. The first question instantly helps you narrow down your search to a selection of genres or styles that suit your interior decor. The second question further helps you filter your results, until you find the perfect piece of art to stick on your wall.
*This is a collaborative post