Art decor should express who you are and what you love. No one person is the same. Art can transform your space by evoking emotion, mood, representing a time or a place from your past. It’s time to get inspired. Here are 5 different ways to emote with art in your space!

1. SCALE UP

If you have wall room for it, choosing a large piece of art makes a statement that can completely change the way a room feels.

A large scale abstract painting, like this one featured on Architectural Digest below, makes a huge impact while still harmonizing with the warmer tones in the interior of this room. Even though there are a lot of neutral colours throughout the canvas, the size of the painting creates bold visual interest and elevates the space by creating an inviting, warm feeling.

Artist’s Tip: If you choose to make room for a larger artwork in your home, we recommend investing in a quality piece that you truly love which harmonizes other elements in your home. Having trouble visualizing? Make sure you measure the space and the artwork ahead of time so you can visualize the true dimensions.

2. EMBRACE SYMMETRY

This is a trend we are seeing more and more lately! Imagine a gallery wall, but make it symmetrical by choosing all of the same frames. In this style of a gallery wall, uniformity is everything.

Symmetry is a great way to show off a series of photographs or similarly themed paintings or prints. This modern take on a gallery wall would work well for someone who loves the idea of a gallery wall but wants to keep their style feeling contemporary using clean lines. We love these black and white photographs, pictured below, in black frames featured on Dean Arch’s Park House project.

Artist’s Tip: You can also choose to do a diptych or triptych, instead of a full gallery wall, if you prefer a more minimal look.

3. DON’T FORGET YOUR NOOKS

We love a nicely curated corner, especially the underrated shelf. While these smaller areas can be generally overlooked or forgotten, putting a little extra love into these spaces can make a big difference.

We love the way Studio McGee always groups artwork with books, vases, and other artifacts in their shelving designs. It can really transform an otherwise forgotten space into something beautiful and homey. Check out this shot from their Crestview House design for some shelf-decor inspiration.

Artist’s Tip: These unassuming spaces would be a great place to display precious keepsakes from your past.

4. BECOME A MINIMALIST

When it comes to minimalism, simplicity is everything.

We love this boho coastal bedroom featured in Adore Magazine. A crisp, white frame lets the minimalist artwork sing. Minimalism works especially well in smaller rooms because you avoid overwhelming the space while letting larger design elements shine. Minimalism never goes out of style.

5. START LAYERING

Who said layering was only for clothes? Joseph Dirand’s understated Paris home from Architectural Digest is getting another callout today (because we loved it that much). We love the layers of different sized frames, painting textures, and colours in their kitchen. This is so moody and we are living for it.

We are huge fans of this method because it’s stylish and functional all at once. You save time framing, you prevent wall damage, and you are able to swap artworks out easily. Not to mention you also get to enjoy multiple artworks at once, rather than just one. Need we go on?

We hope this trend is here to stay!

Artist’s Tip: Maybe you love the idea of having a shelf for your art, but you don’t have a built-in marble shelf readily available in your home (Hey, we can relate).

If this sounds like you, we have just the thing! You can learn how to build your own art ledge in this tutorial on the blog chrislovesjulia! We love the way their DIY wooden ledge is displaying all of the art in their modern and cozy living area.

Are you inspired yet? With all of these ideas, there’s sure to be something that will have you reimagining your wall decor.

So…Tell us: which one of our 5 inspiring ideas would you most like to try in your space?

Leave us a comment below to let us know!