The following are some tips that a large number of interior designers stick to, even though wandering off the beaten path can be just as enjoyable. Creating the best showcase for appreciation of the art is the goal. A person should never try to purchase art that matches their furniture. You will want to make your artwork "pop" so it catches the eye and the viewers interest. Hanging art at eye level is the most accepted practice. The midpoint used in galleries and museums is roughly five feet above the floor. Halogen bulbs are the recommended lighting for art because their white light brings out the colors. Always be sure to use the correct hardware for hanging pictures: two picture hooks and wire for each piece.
You may want to try a recent trend, which is to place the piece of art on the floor or on a piece of furniture or a shelf, and lean it against the wall. Large pieces that have their own frames are excellent choices for this type of display. In any case, white is the best choice for matting your art work. If you'd like an accent mat, use a slightly larger colored mat. This is known as a 'filet' and is placed behind the white to add a glimpse of color between the actual artwork and the white mat.
The ultimate goal for arranging multiple pieces of art is achieving balance. This means that if you are displaying several different works of art, you should hang them by their middle focal points because this will ensure that the items are viewed evenly. You can start by drawing your art grouping on a piece of paper, or put the actual art on the floor to arrange it. When dealing with a group, the space between each piece of art is a major aspect. Repeating the space pattern between the art creates coherency. One and a hlaf inches between your frames is a good rule of thumb when putting photos or prints of the same size together. Again, when you are piecing together similar design elements, you should always have a blueprint sketched first so you know where you are going and you can control the size and breadth of what you are doing. When you have artwork in varying sizes and different shapes, grouping them becomes more challenging, but can also make for a more powerful statement. Plain frames are currently in fashion, especially for contemporary works. However, if your artwork is more detailed or styled in an older technique, an ornate frame would be more suitable.
A suggestion to make a small work of art appear larger and more important is to frame it with a large mat. For displaying purposes, white or even off white walls work best. Designing your ideal space should include artwork from the get-go and it should not be an afterthought. Choose the artwork first and let it motivate the selections of fabric and color in the room.
Looking for pieces of art can be both rewarding and time consuming, depending on your mindset when you start the process. If you look for art that resonates with you emotionally, you'll be more happy with it, according to designers. For instance, it can be art from your relatives or acquaintances or art that you discovered in your travels. You don't have to have one kind of art displayed in a single room. You might choose to have tribal masks hanging over a door, a Russian watercolor on the same wall as a painting from Gualemala, and a handmade book on the coffee table. Artists who are traveling often find inspiration everywhere they go.
You needn't frame your art in identical frames, either. It's pleasing to the eye to have mixed frames. Use restraint when picking the frame however, because the emphasis should be on the artwork and not the frame. If you find art at a gallery and aren't sure if it will work in your home, many galleries will let you pay a deposit and take it home to try it out. You could bring up to twenty works home from some galleries.
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