Whether it is hanging art or standing sculptures, art is a great finishing touch for any room. If you’re on a hunt for getting new wall art, avoid spending hours and hours searching for the right art piece. When thinking about art, imagine that fine piece of jewelry and accessories for your outfit; it can make or break it.

Here are a few art tips to help you choose the perfect art for your home decor and take it to the next level. 

Buy Something You Like 

When picking art, it’s essential to buy something you like; it won’t help buy something that does not appeal to your taste. Like everything in your home, how you dress your home should evoke a feeling and emotion personal to you. Make sure you buy pieces you naturally gravitate towards, and don’t purchase according only to affordability and size. You want your home to be filled with pieces that bring you some degree of joy and don’t simply exist to fill the space on your walls. You could find art that gels with your tastes through modern style pieces by an artist like Patrick Reiner or by spending some time looking through antique stores or auctions to find more classical pieces which might meet your tastes better.

Choose Variety

When choosing art to fill your space, keep in mind that there are various pieces to choose from and not limit yourself to print artwork or canvas. Many art pieces fill your area, like quilts, tobacco baskets, antique shutters, uttermost paintings, mirrors, architectural pediments, and even vintage doors that can pose as art in the room. To help you search online, these items are generally categorized as ‘Wall Decor’ and not “Wall Art,” as one would think.   

Determine the Art Scale 

Every area has a particular art size, but generally, you want art to occupy ½ to ¾ of the space available, never too little, and never clustery. When you go for contemporary art, considering the size and the statement aspect of the canvas, go for a big piece. However, if it’s not in your budget to go for large-scale artwork, group together smaller works of art that complement each other while still creating a bold statement. 

Orientation is Key 

Choosing art orientation according to the shape of the space is a general rule of thumb. So, a portrait orientation will complement a tall, narrow wall quite well with its rectangular shape. For many that prefer to hang a piece of art above the sofa, a horizontal orientation would suit a long rectangular-shaped art. Simultaneously, a square piece of art can be accommodated on an ample square wall space. In essence, you want to analyze the area you wish to fill before going out to select art orientations. 

Create the Right Mood

The mood of the room is predominantly affected by the displayed artwork. So when investing in art, consider the type of room in which you will be placing each piece and the mood it sets. Animal art is more whimsical; modern art inspires energy and a vibrant feel, whereas foggy riverbanks bring out somber feelings. Ultimately, when you find art you love, consider the mood it creates and what you want it to represent in your space.