Start of the art

WITH THE GREENHOUSE INTERIORS TEAM

Over the past decade, the interior scene has become alight with choice, especially when it comes to selecting art for your home.

But it can be an overwhelming decision to land on a style that suits you space with so many genres to choose from.

However, here are a few tips to get you started.

Choosing your art

“Art” does not just have to mean a work pressed behind glass. It can just as easily take the form of a sculpture, handmade ceramics, canvas, macramé, children’s paintings orneven a display of books.

Expand your view of what “art” looks like and explore the many varieties to ensure your personal collection speaks to you.

Creating a cohesive space

It is always important to consider the palette of the entire room, and how your art combines with other décor pieces.

We often allow the art to dictate other decorative decisions in a room – we find it easier to pull colour cues from artwork, and reference it through soft furnishings or other decorative objects.

This will make the space feel connected and considered.

Displaying your art

How each piece is framed is an important consideration that can make or break the overall look you are trying to achieve.

Framing “finishes” a work with shadowbox framing being the most popular method.

It’s often safest to choose a neutral frame (like oak or white) that won’t detract from the art itself.

Composition and scale

The importance of scale should not be underestimated.

Grouping artworks together to create a gallery effect can make a stunning impact. In this instance, composition is as important as the work itself.

A “salon” hang sees pieces grouped in a jigsaw configuration however if you are ever unsure of how to execute a “gallery” hang, try hanging your entire collection with a shared horizon line, so that they are uniformly hung from the same eyeline, despite their varying size.

Hanging your art

Before you take hammer and nail to the wall, we suggest measuring your art and using masking tape to mimic the shape and size of the pieces on the wall in position.

If you rent and are unable to hammer nails into your walls, try the 3M hooks from hardware stores – they come in a variety of weight bearing capacities and don’t mark the walls.

You can also clip your artwork, tape it, place it under a glass dome or invest in high-tech gallery hanging systems – there are some very affordable systems available now.

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