After putting furniture in your living room, you may look around and decide something is missing. The next step is to put some artwork on the walls. Strategically placing and choosing artwork in your home or apartment is the perfect way to add the finishing touches. Below are some tips for picking art.

Choose Your Size

Choose the right artwork size for your wall. To make the right choice, you need to consider your space. Measure your space to decide if you need a small, medium, or large work of art. Different artwork sizes have different uses.

Small: A small art selection is a good choice for shelves in alcoves or other small spaces. One example is placing a portrait or a small painting on a shelf with a plant or a vase.

Medium: Medium picture sizes are a great way to fill space without being too overwhelming. You can place medium-sized art beside a chair or a side table.

Large: A large work of art is a great choice for the sofa or a fireplace. Going large can create or emphasize a focal point in your living room.

Build Around the Color Palette

Before choosing artwork, take note of the color palette you selected for the room. If you don’t want your artwork to contrast your color scheme, simply continue the theme with a different tone. Continue a warm color scheme with the theme using shades of red, yellow, and orange. You do not have to match at all, artwork is a great way to contrast a room. Adding a colorful piece to an all-white room can bring it to life. If you have not yet chosen a color palette for your home, you can learn some basic color palette tips here.

Consider a Frame

Before you hang up your artwork, decide if it needs a frame. Paper prints need a frame and possibly a mat in the background. Stretched canvas art and metal prints are ready to hang on your wall without a frame. Choosing a black frame on a white wall will provide contrast. 

Check the Lighting

Take note of how much light is in a space and where the light comes from. Place the spotlight in a spot where the ceiling lights reach it. You can also use picture rails with spotlights. Remember to factor in the light from the windows. 

Set the Mood

When you hang up a piece of art, you set the mood. Artwork can bring out memories and emotions. Different artwork or pictures will bring out different moods from you and your guests. Ensure the color, compensation, and subject bring out the desired emotions. Choosing artwork with warm colors like red and yellow evoke excitement while blue, green, and purple will calm people.

Trust Yourself

Remember that art is subjective. There are no set rules for decorating a room. If you love what you have, or believe it completes the room, trust your instinct. To find the best look, experiment with pieces of artwork and furniture in a room. Search the internet, social media, and stores for ideas until you find the artwork that fits your home. If nothing fits your home, make your own wall decorations. 

Conclusion

Placing artwork is a great way to bring your space to life. Remember to choose the size that best fills the space. Decide on the artwork's color concept based on the color scheme of your room. Make sure the lighting provides your artwork with clear visibility. Understand what art pieces need a frame and what doesn’t. Use the artwork to set the mood in your living space. The most important rule is to trust your instincts and remember that there are no set rules for decorating a room. 

Using these tips, go out and find the artwork that best represents you.