Finding the perfect spot to hang your art can be hard! I get that! I will show you how to find the perfect spot to hang your art in this blog post. I will give you over 16 ideas of where you can hang artwork in your home! It can be hard to choose a spot to hang your collection of art. You might find yourself asking “where should I hang this art?” Learn from artist Jackie Partridge - I’ll show you how!
Art adds beauty to your home. It can also make you happy looking at something you like or it can create a feeling of calm. You should hang art in an area you spend a lot of time in- so you enjoy it more. Lastly, art can tie the look of a room together and create a home you love which I know you deserve!
In this post, I am sharing over 16 ideas of places where you can hang art in your home. Giving you tips along the way!
If you are making an investment and collecting art then make sure you are displaying it in a way that it stands out and commands attention to get that “wow factor” when someone walks in a room. You can learn more about choosing the perfect frame here.
Let’s Look at Some Rooms You Can Hang Art… (It’s all of them except maybe the garage and attic?)
Hanging it in your bedroom - beside a mirror, near a spot you spend reading or relaxing like above your bed or beside your favourite chair.
In your nursery or child’s room - art can create a sense of calm and can be visually stimulating for young children - you could hang art above a crib or bed, on a small frame on a shelf or in a group of photos, quotes or other art you may have on display - this type of display is called a gallery wall.
In the bathroom - since bathrooms are a smaller space you will want to choose a piece that is smaller, so there’s enough wall space for the art to breathe.
In the kitchen - you can hang framed art on the wall by your kitchen table and you can hang a smaller piece of art by a patio door.
In the dining room - you can hang your art by the table. Hanging a larger or commissioned piece of art can really set the tone. You can also hang smaller pieces in row as a group of two or three above a buffet or side table.
In the home office - you can set smaller pieces of art that are framed resting on your desk, you can hang pieces on the wall that will relax and calm you like simple modern designs on the wall by your desk. You can choose art that isn’t too bright so you can stay focused and productive!
In the laundry room - you can really be playful. I have a few pieces of round denim paper and a denim pocket with added recycled blue jean paper. Laundry rooms are often smaller so hanging a smaller artwork on the wall by itself is best. Hanging art in this room can really help to brighten your mood -especially if you are not a fan of doing laundry!
In the living room - you can arrange multiple pieces of art on a shelf and mix in some framed family photos in black and white or sepia tones that will complement that art on the shelf because they are neutral toned photographs. In the living room, it also looks great having art leaning on a fireplace mantle or displayed as a gallery wall above the couch. You can read more tips on displaying art on a shelf here!
You Deserve to Live in a Home You Love… right down to those little details!
You have spent hours on Pinterest trying to find the right art for your home. That will not only tie the room together but reflect your own original style. You’re tired of looking EVERYWHERE and don’t want to settle. Sure... there’s printed art at Walmart but you wanted something more one-of-a-kind.
It’s time to walk into your home feeling proud of the space you have created.
A home you love and enjoy spending your time in.
Did you know that looking at art you love on a daily basis is said to boost your mood?
Introducing… Handmade Paper Art
Made with a vintage peach coloured crochet doily and handmade abaca paper. This artwork is original and handcrafted and there is only one available. The neutral and minimal design is the perfect addition to any room and complements a vintage inspired look! Peach Daisies would look wonderful hanging in a white frame in a bedroom, home office or living room.
What’s Included?
-original art made by artist Jackie Partridge
-certificate of authenticity signed by the artist as a family keepsake
-artwork ships safely to prevent bending
-artwork ships unframed to allow you to choose a frame to suit your design style
- the size of this piece is 9.5”x 9.5”
-free standard shipping in Canada
There’s only one left!
This would make a unique gift for a paper wedding anniversary.
In a play room or rec room - in these rooms you can choose art that is more bright or playful. You can choose bold shapes and arrange art on a gallery wall by hanging different sized frames of art and family photos. You could even add some drawings or paintings your children did in frames as sentimental pieces of abstract art.
In a larger entryway - you might want to have one larger artwork to create a statement piece. You could consider getting a commissioned painting done.
In a smaller entryway - you could hang two artworks that are similar side by side as a pair. It’s good to have the art be one of the first things a person sees as they enter your home to give a welcoming vibe.
In a home gym - while running on the treadmill or working out it’s good to have something to look at, whether it’s a TV or a piece of art you love looking at. You need something that is going to motivate you or be your sense of calm during an intense workout.
General Tips:
Arranging art on a shelf or dresser - you can choose to arrange framed artworks with space in between them or you can overlap them slightly. There are a lot of great ideas on Pinterest. I have a board all about framing and art display -check it out here.
Creating a gallery wall - you can create your gallery wall in an even and mathematical approach- where you measure and have artwork lined up in rows all evenly spaced. Or you can create a gallery wall that is more organic using different sized frames and even different sized spacing. Again, Pinterest is an amazing resource and I encourage you to follow me on Pinterest and check out my board “Framing and Art Display.”
Hanging a diptych or triptych - a diptych is when you have a pair of artworks that are the same size hung side by side separated by at least and an inch or two of space. A triptych is three artworks that are the same size that hang in a row evenly spaced. Art that is hanging in a row like this should go together and look like they belong. It can be art by the same artist, art with similar colour and subject matter (like all flower paintings). The art should really connect with one another since they are hanging so closely.
Hanging art on its own - hanging art on its own should really command space. If art is smaller (under a foot wide) then consider hanging it on a smaller wall like in a bathroom. If art is larger and it commands its own space because of its size or bold colours then it can hang on its own on a larger wall. Art should have enough wall space around it to breathe with out looking crowded and making the walls look smaller or like they are closing in on you.
Bring the beauty of nature indoors with this botanical original cyanotype artwork
Fern Cyanotype 1 is a medium size cyanotype print made through the cyanotype process that uses chemicals that are light sensitive- exposing them to the sunlight the chemical coated paper turns blue leaving behind a white botanical shadow of the plant.
This beautiful blue and white cyanotype print comes unframed but would look gorgeous in a white, or wooden frame hanging in a bedroom or office.
This cyanotype artwork would make a great gift for a gardener, plant lover or for someone with a minimalist style that appreciates a pop of blue in their home decor.
Size of Artwork:
Approx. 9” x 12”
What’s Included?
Free Shipping to Canada
Artwork comes unframed
Artwork comes signed on the back with a certificate of authenticity
This artwork is original - there is only 1 in stock!
10% of all cyanotype sales are donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada
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You Deserve to Live in a Home You Love… right down to those little details!
You have spent hours on Pinterest trying to find the right art for your home. That will not only tie the room together but reflect your own original style. You’re tired of looking EVERYWHERE and don’t want to settle. Sure... there’s printed art at Walmart but you wanted something more one-of-a-kind.
It’s time to walk into your home feeling proud of the space you have created.
A home you love and enjoy spending your time in.
Did you know that looking at art you love on a daily basis is said to boost your mood?
Introducing… Handmade Paper Art
Made with a beige handmade sheet of abaca paper with an embedded machine stitched abstract sewing of rainbow pastel thread. This artwork is original and handcrafted and there is only one available. The neutral and minimal design is the perfect addition to any room and complements a modern and minimalist look! This artwork would look wonderful hanging in a white or wooden frame in a child’s bedroom, home office or play room.
What’s Included?
-original art made by artist Jackie Partridge
-certificate of authenticity signed by the artist as a family keepsake
-artwork ships safely to prevent bending
-artwork ships unframed to allow you to choose a frame to suit your design style
- the size of this piece is 8.5”x 11”
-free standard shipping in Canada
There’s only one left!
This would make a unique gift for a paper wedding anniversary.
