PHOTOS: 5 ways to place art at home

Art is always a great addition to the living space. It amps up the aesthetic quotient, along with giving those unused corners and walls a new life. Although, placing art can be tricky and stressful. To make the right choices, here are 5 quick tips.

Updated on: Nov 16, 2018 2:12 PM IST

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Make the right choices when placing art at home (Photo by Roberto Nickson (@g) on Unsplash)

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We mostly hang art too high on a wall to make a good composition. Even though it’s a safe idea, one rarely thinks about the eye level and visual access to the artwork. Try placing the artwork on an unused table in the living room or the dining space. You can keep books and stationery to complete the look. (Photo by Ember + Ivory on Unsplash)

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If you believe in ‘less is more’, you can go for light wooden panels on an empty wall and place two or more small artworks, well-aligned with each other. It brightens up the wall and makes that corner an unavoidable one. (Photo by Kari Shea on Unsplash)

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Who says visual balance can only be achieved by placing art in a linear fashion? Have fun and go for an abstract arrangement and enjoy the imperfection. Go for different frames and colour composition and create a story on your favourite wall. (Photo by Filios Sazeides on Unsplash)

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If you are fond of a particular colour and you want to create an atmosphere around it, get artworks accordingly and create a composition with different shades of the colour. It’s a total mood. (Photo by Vinicius Amano on Unsplash)

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If you like a busy look, go for a gallery arrangement on the wall and mix it up with textured indoor plants to brighten up the area. This mix and match leads to a breathtaking display. (Photo by Manja Benic on Unsplash)