After a long hiatus I am back to Thursday Tips at the request of a reader who liked these short and to the point tips for "small improvements that have big impact". For this week my favourite topic - art.
The biggest mistake made when hanging art is not matching the size/shape of the art work to the space you are hanging it. Work should look "comfortable" in its space not cramped or looking like it is awash in a sea of wall.
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| Layout follows vertical space |
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| Long console needs substantial work to fill space |
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| Perfect size and composition for top of stairs |
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| Size and shape works with width of headboard |
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| Art shape and size follows wall shape |
And there you have it. Large works for large spaces or smaller works massed together for impact. No little pieces lonely on a big wall. No large pieces squat into a small space. Oh, did I mention I have a lot of opinions on gallery walls? I'll save that for another tip.