the art of displaying art

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Displaying art in the home is an art in itself. You can have a beautiful piece of art that looks out of place if it’s not displayed so that it complements the work. Here are a few creative examples of how to arrange your artwork in your home in a way that can balance and enhance the overall interior design of the space.

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The Art ofDisplaying Art

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Mix and Match Frame Styles Many frame styles and finishes can lookbeautiful next to one another. Mixing andmatching can create a unique display for aneclectic collection of art work.

Triptychs

Triptychs are great for taking up space on large walls. They can section off an image in a way thatdraws attention to each individual piece of the work while still maintaining a cohesive whole.

Grids A grid is a great design tactic to considerif you have a collection of work that's allthe same medium and size.

consider the color paletteAt times, displaying art can look out of place if it stands alone in the design of the room. This wallart in this room all resembles a modern design style, each complementing each other overall.

Shelves Shelves are a great way to arrange smallerframed photographs on the wall. They alsoallows you a space on a wall to decoratewith other objects like small sculptures,ceramic pieces or antique trinkets.

Wall Niches Wall niches help designate spaces for your favoriteworks of art. They can create a focal point,statement wall and keep your art work safe.

Accent LightingAccent lighting is a simple wayto draw attention to anilluminated piece of work.Generally this type of lighting issmall, soft, and directed inorder to not be distracting toother parts of the room

Consider the Subject

The subject of this still life painting is perfect for the dining room. Having apiece of art that exemplifies the purpose of the room can help bring thedesign style of the room together.

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