The beauty of a home lies in the details. Of course, the furniture, selection of colors, and design layout of your home are all important factors, but often it is the smallest of details that actually make the greatest impact. Wall art is a powerful interior design tool that can effortlessly turn your house into a home. What is so great about wall art, is that it doesn’t just decorate your space, but it can completely transform it.

Over the years, wall art has become an essential part of the modern home, with many people spending thousands of dollars on unique and rare pieces. But for those who do not necessarily have an eye for art, how can you find pieces that are going to positively enhance a room, rather than detract from it?

Here are my top tips on how to incorporate wall art into your décor…

Character

Decorating a room with certain art pieces gives the room a story to tell. Instead of being just a bedroom, just a living room or just a kitchen, these areas can be transformed into spaces with their own character or theme. A kitchen is one of the most used rooms in a home, yet tends to be the least decorated. Lean towards art pieces that are light, represent your family persona, and can brighten up everyone’s morning, such as comical cooking verses or abstract food artwork. As for the bedroom, go for large-scale pieces hung at eye level with soothing colors and tones that will create a calm and serene environment, perfect for enticing sleep and relaxation.

Focal point

A basic interior design rule is that each room must have a focal point. Wall art is a great way to create a central focus to a room. Pay attention to the size of the artwork and always choose pieces that are large enough to make a statement. Smaller artworks tend to blend in with the rest of the furniture. Alternatively, create a collection of pieces on the same wall to create something fun and unique. Always be sure to take measurements of the wall before purchasing any artwork to ensure it will fit within the desired space.

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Rotating gallery

The way you decorate your home demonstrates your taste and personality. Display artwork that you love and turn your home into your own personal gallery. When visiting, guests get a taste of your style, inspiration, and preference of art. Every once and a while, try switching up pieces from other areas within the home to create a rotating gallery and create new and different themes to keep things fresh and interesting.

Contrast

Most rooms have a certain color palette they adhere to. However, sometimes you need something to add contrast. Wall art, whether paintings, geometric shapes or even wall-to-wall carpets, have the ability to bring diversity to a room and allow you to play with color. If you have colored paint on the walls, find wall art that compliments but provides an eye-catching difference to the space. Also placing colorful artwork in a plain white area, such as a bathroom, can help brighten up the area and make it more inviting.

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Final look

Artwork should always be the final touch that brings a room together. Sometimes we make the mistake of trying to force a wall art piece into the space which may not always work. Instead, shape the style of the room around the piece. Take prominent colors from the artwork and repeat them through other decorative elements, such as cushions or throws. The artwork will then be a beautiful final touch to ensure your home looks just like a page from one of your favorite interior design magazines.

About the Author

Medy Navani is the founder and creative director of Design Haus Medy. He has become renowned internationally for the design of prestigious private homes and the creation of stunning bespoke interior design concepts. His design ethos hinges on “less is more”, using chic designs with contemporary furnishings.