What to Consider: Art Selection & Display

Are you looking to start collecting art? Or maybe you’re already an avid collector, and you want to up your interior design game? Whether you’re just starting out, or you have more art than space on your walls, we’re here to provide our best tips on selecting artworks and displaying your collection.

Selecting Art & Décor

  • The overarching questions: What is YOUR taste? What genres of art and décor ask you to reflect, or bring you joy?
  • Color: Consider what colors you already have in your home. It can be helpful to consult a color wheel, such as the one below, and find colors that are harmonious with your furniture, floors, etc. For example, if you have a yellow couch and brown floors, you may want to pick an artwork that is dominated by hues of blue or purple.

  • Size: When it comes to considering size, practicality rules. If you purchase a piece several feet larger than your available wall space, then you could potentially end up with a very beautiful doorstopper.
  • Subject matter: The themes that are highlighted in an artwork are arguably their most discussed feature. What each piece in your collection depicts represents something about you, and what you value. This can be something to consider when selecting the next artwork to feature above your couch or dining room table.
  • There are no rules: Regardless of the recommendations listed here, sometimes you just have a gut feeling that an artwork belongs in your collection. Listen to your intuition!

Displaying Art & Décor

  • Wall space: Going back to the importance of measurements and sizing (because yes, it is that crucial). You should always consider if you have the space to display a particular piece, and if you have the space to display it intentionally.
  • Your vibe: Are you a minimalist, a maximalist, or do you fall somewhere in between? We’ve included examples below of each. There has been a rising trend of people curating gallery walls within their homes, these typically fall into the maximalist category. A minimalist tends to keep things very simple and sleek.

Minimalist

Maximalist

  • Safety: Last, but certainly not least, is safety and practicality considerations. There is a myriad of things that can go wrong when hanging up any artwork. If you don’t have precision when using your tools, you can end up with an unsightly hole—or you may even damage the structural integrity of your home. It is crucial to consider safety, and consult with professionals.

How We Can Help

  • Know-how: We have the professionalism and industry experience that is required to install any artwork or piece of home décor safely and accurately.
  • Design expertise: Our training, experience and spatial abilities all play important roles in our design proficiency. We consider ourselves designers first. When arranging multiple pictures together, understanding all of the stylizations possible in the space is crucial to ensuring that you choose what is right for the room, and the pieces, you are working with.
  • Technology: Our innovative and state of the art system is laser-sharp, literally. We utilize a custom designed crosshair-laser system to dial in the precision and level orientation of each wall hanging.

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