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How to choose art for your home

Five tips to elevate your space.

By Clare Chapman (Editor in Chief, HOME)

Last updated: 30 July 2024 | 5 min read

AI summary

Elevate your space by choosing art that reflects your personality. Select pieces you love, from prints to family photos, and consider a professional for creating a gallery wall.

Don't shy away from large pieces, even in small rooms. Proper placement is crucial—hang art with its centre at eye level (approx. 1.5m from the floor).

Think beyond paintings; use sculptures, rugs, or unique furniture as functional art. Ensure your choices create a cohesive look with your existing decor.

1. Make it personal

2. A question of size

This dramatic stair is defined by art and colour. Here, Whakapapa Disc #1 by Sally Smith is set against a sculptural table, pieces that work perfectly with the surrounding architectural elements.

3. Placement is key

4. Not just on the walls

Colour and depth, through the use of complementary tones and hues, create a cohesive interior in this understated design scheme. The art chosen, Ethereal, by Tim Jones, brings the elements together.