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If your walls are feelin’ lonely, then beautiful wall art, such as canvas or framed prints, is the perfect way to pull your space together. It also adds that extra character and charm that your home decor might lack.

However, unless you’re an interior designer, choosing wall art for your space may not come naturally to you and can seem a little intimidating at first.

That’s why we put together this list of tips and simple guidelines on how to choose wall art for your home to help you feel confident that you’ve picked the perfect masterpiece.

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Wall hangings, art, and photos serve as the stylistic icing on the cake that is your home. Wall art draws the eye, pulls together space, and makes your home more inviting.

The search and installation of pieces you love are worth the trouble because it genuinely improves your home whilst adding personality to the space.

While there are no set rules for adorning a home, following these basic instructions will help you select the perfect wall art pieces. Go by size, style, colour, theme, inspiration, or floor plan. The options are limitless.

1. Size matters: Be positive stay strong running horse canvas

While your canvas may be breathtaking, if the size isn’t right for your space, something will feel off. Too small and it’ll feel like something’s missing, too large and it’ll feel too crowded.

So, you’ll want to keep these important sizing tips in mind before selecting your wall art:

Your wall art should take up between 50%-75% of the available wall space, whether that be of an empty hallway wall or a blank wall above furniture, such as your couch, bed or fireplace.

Chances are, that it will be a large space to fill, so when it doubt, go big.

If you don’t want to select just one big piece, a great and stunning alternative is to group a few smaller pieces together to create a gallery wall.

Give your wall art some room to breathe by hanging it between 6 to 12 inches above the top of the furniture.

For more sizing info, you can read our blog How to pick wall art that’s the right size for your space.

There are some general sizing rules to think about:

Pictures should not be more than two-thirds longer than your sofa.

Photos should be at least 15 centimetres above the edge of your furniture.

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A small piece of art can’t fill a big space. Group small pieces together. Works by the same artist or within the same colourway will complement each other well.

Consider the height of ceilings when choosing size. Be sure it fills the space in length and width, however doesn’t come too close to the ceiling height.

2. Let your personality shine: Be positive stay strong running horse canvas

You deserve a home that feels true to you, which is why it’s important to choose wall art that embodies your one-of-a-kind personality.

Rather than selecting cookie-cutter pieces, add your own spin to your space by creating custom, meaningful canvas prints of your fondest memories or your coolest travel pictures.

You can also add some “umph” to your wall art by mix and matching frames and canvas prints in a gallery wall, creating a unique collage print, seeing the bigger picture with a panoramic print or simply by selecting an image with your favorite colors or hobbies.

3. Match the room style: Be positive stay strong running horse canvas

Once you know what style best suits your home and personality, look for a piece that not only falls within your style preferences but is also considers size parameters.

Still not sure where to start? Try to find a piece for each of the following categories:

Choose pieces that match the style of your room, including the furniture you already have or articles you have accumulated along the way.

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If you are drawn towards modern contemporary furniture, look for wall art prints that are also contemporary in design. However, if you love classic traditional furniture the art you choose will fall within this interior style.

Invest in at least one significant or oversized piece you’d love to see for years to come.

Purchase a set, a trio, and even a group of mini or small pieces. These look great in bathrooms, kitchens or smaller clusters on larger walls.

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Use frames to emphasize your style whether it is through matching or mismatched ones. If you’re a lover of Scandinavian style, think about mixing wooden picture frames with white wood frames.

Mix materials by adding wooden art or a metal sign to space.

Add a sign with words but no more than two or three that you can switch out.

4. Select a theme: Be positive stay strong running horse canvas

Another great and fun way to choose wall art is by selecting a theme for your room. Do you want a bright, tropical, beach theme? Then a family beach vacation canvas print would be a great idea.

Or, do you prefer a more simplistic and elegant theme? Then a black and white wedding photo in a framed print may be your best bet.

You can also try matching your wall art to fit the seasons. For example, you can swap out that beach family canvas for a cozy landscape photo of the autumn leaves during fall.

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Seasonal wall art is a simple way to ensure that your decor matches the seasonal vibes and mood.

Whenever you are in a store selling home goods, merely scan the space for pieces specific to the theme. Also, pick up pieces when on vacation, with family or friends, or even in unexpected places like garage sales.

5. The right color: Be positive stay strong running horse canvas

As a general color rule, you usually want to choose an art piece that will match your room without detracting from any of the design elements that are in it.

Yet, this doesn’t mean you can’t choose bold pieces or challenge the status quo, but it’s best to first understand how you want to incorporate color into your home. Here are different ways to play with wall art color:

Go simple and cohesive by sticking to a single color scheme with wall art that matches the color palette of the room.

Reference the color wheel to select complementary shades to have opposite pops of color.

Use the same color scheme but in different shades. For example: a light green and white canvas print looks beautiful on a dark green wall.

Keep the colors of your wall art equal in proportion to their presence in the room. For instance, if the space is beige and navy with yellow throw pillows, select wall art that is beige and navy with a touch of yellow.

When in doubt, go colorless with black and white photos.

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