Art can help a space tell your story.
Here are some ideas for buying it and arranging it in your living room.
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Gallery walls are Pinterest gold, and it makes sense.
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They look beautiful, and show off a homeowner’s unique point of view.
But they can also be daunting.
Frankly, starting is the hardest part!
Jessica Davis
“Start with one key piece,” she says.
Once you’ve found your big piece, the rest will flow from there.
If things change as you work, don’t sweat it.
Bryan Gardner
“Sometimes the arrangement morphs a little as things get hung,” she says.
“Remember, it’s art, not science!”
“Mix mediums and keep things varied,” Davis says.
Bryan Gardner
“Don’t be afraid to mix photography with painting and textiles, prints, and sculptural vases.”
The same idea goes for the frames and sizes.
“The more varied the sizing, the better,” she says.
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then supplemented with other prints, drawings, and paintings, all in a neutral color scheme.
Give meaningful pictures (and people!)
One of them is portraits!
Bryan Gardner
While his were all created by the same painter, yours don’t.
Portraits of all different styles would work just as well.
You have the freedom to hang items however you like (some empty space is OK!)
Daniel Barrett Mathis
the only rule is that the items have to stay within their border.
Look at yourrug, for example.
If it has a busy pattern, stick with one large piece instead of a gallery wall.
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Incorporating sentimental ephemera (like cherished kids' drawings or ticket stubs) instantly brings character to a collection.
These techniques give a suggestion of brushstrokes.
etsy.com:Consider this your go-to for options in a variety of styles and price points.
Bryan Gardner
you’re free to even request customized pieces from the many talented artists.
If you’re looking for a statement piece, look no further.
Alternatively, museum glass is relatively glare-free.
Hanging
Even the pros can have a hard timehanging art.
Especially getting different frames to line up evenly.
