5 Expert Tips for Hanging Artwork in Your Home and Making a Statement

Hanging artwork in your home can be a great way to make a statement and showcase your personal style. With the right artwork and framing, you can transform any room in your home and create an eye-catching display that showcases your art in the best way.

Here are five expert tips for hanging artwork in your home and making a statement.

Introduction

Hanging artwork in your home can be a fun and creative process that can help to transform any room. Whether it’s a large statement piece or a collection of smaller prints, artwork can be used to make a bold statement, while also adding a touch of personality to your home. Artwork can also be used to bring a sense of cohesion to a room, particularly when it is hung in symmetrical arrangements or in a well-planned gallery wall.

Selecting art is an incredibly personal and subjective topic and we often recommend to work with an art curator to help source pieces that suit the interior style, our clients’ taste and budget. However, if our clients already own a collection of art but struggle to visualise what to hang where, we offer helpful art hanging and styling half day / full day consultations.

Read on for some of our favourite art hanging tips.

Tip 1: Find the Right Artwork for Your Home

The first step to making a statement with artwork in your home is to find the right pieces for your space. When selecting artwork, it’s important to consider the overall design of the room and the colours, textures, and patterns that you already have in the space. You want to choose artwork that will complement and enhance the existing design, not detract from it.

If you redesigning your interior but already have a collection of art pieces you love, this can be a great starting point for the interior designer to start creating designs for your home that really reflect your personality.

When selecting artwork, it’s also important to consider the size of the artwork. You don’t want to choose artwork that is too small for the space, as this can make the artwork look lost in the room. On the other hand, you don’t want to choose artwork that is too large, as this can overpower the room and make it feel cluttered.

You also want to choose artwork that speaks to you and reflects your own personal style. Whether it’s abstract artwork, photography, paintings, or something else entirely, choose artwork that you will enjoy looking at and that reflects your own tastes and preferences.

A framed canvas of René Magritte’s ‘The Son of Man’ at our Montgomery House Project family bathroom.

Tip 2: Choose the Right Frames for Your Artwork

Once you’ve chosen the right artwork for your home, it’s time to choose the right frames. The right frames can help to enhance the artwork and add a touch of sophistication to the room.

When selecting frames, it’s important to consider the style of the room. For example, if the room is modern and sleek, you may want to choose thin, black frames. If the room is more traditional, you might opt for ornate frames with gilding. It’s also important to consider the colour of the frames. If the artwork is brightly coloured, you may want to choose a more subtle frame to ensure the artwork stands out.

It’s also important to consider the size of the frames. You don’t want to choose frames that are too small for the artwork, as this can make the artwork look lost. On the other hand, you don’t want to choose frames that are too large, as this can overpower the artwork and detract from the overall look.

Tip 3: Consider a Gallery Wall for Maximum Impact

Creating a gallery wall can be a great way to make a statement and showcase your artwork in a stylish and eye-catching way. When creating a gallery wall, it’s important to consider the overall look you’re trying to achieve. Are you looking for a more symmetrical, uniform look or a more eclectic and eclectic mix of artwork?

When selecting artwork for a gallery wall, it’s important to consider the size and scale of the pieces. You want to choose pieces that are similar in size and that will work together to create a cohesive look. It’s also important to consider the frames and colours of the artwork - frames that are similar in colour and that will help to create a harmonious look.

When arranging the artwork on the wall, it’s important to consider the height of the wall. If the wall is higher than 240cm, it’s important to hang artwork at least 15cm below the ceiling. You also want to make sure to space the artwork evenly and in a pleasing arrangement.

A gallery wall arrangement at our Eden House project.

Tip 4: Hang Art at the Right Height

When hanging artwork in your home, it’s important to hang it at the right height. A rough rule of thumb is to hang at 1.45m from the floor to the centre of the art – this is an average eye level for the majority of people.

There are of course exceptions – generally when the ceilings are lower in which case it’s important to space the art proportionally from the ceiling. Other exceptions include hanging art above fireplaces when often the best placement is equidistant between the top of the mantle and the ceiling.

Tip 5: Consider How to use Lighting to best display your art

Lighting can be a great way to showcase artwork and make it stand out in a room. There are a variety of lighting options available, such as track lighting, wall sconces, or even recessed lighting. When selecting lighting, it’s important to consider the size of the artwork and the type of lighting that will best showcase it.

You also want to consider how the lighting will work with the artwork. For example, if you’re hanging artwork that has a lot of dark colours, you may want to use lighting that is a bit brighter to help bring out the colours in the artwork. On the other hand, if the artwork is light in colour, you may want to use softer lighting that will help to create a more subtle effect.

Directional downlights are a great way to elevate artwork without a visible light source. Alternatively, picture lights can be used for a classic look.

An Andrew Martin neon heart artwork that doubles as atmospheric lighting in our Blackberry Barn project.

Conclusion

Hanging artwork in your home can be a great way to make a statement and showcase your personal style. With the right artwork and framing, you can transform any room in your home and create an eye-catching display that will be the envy of all your guests. By following these five expert tips for hanging artwork in your home and making a statement, you can create a stunning display that will be the envy of all your friends and family.

If you need help hanging artwork in your home, get in touch with Pia Design to talk to an expert in art hanging and styling. With their guidance, you can create a beautiful display that will make a statement and be the envy of all your guests.