How to use art in your home to add colour and individuality

It’s well-known that art can have a positive impact on our wellbeing. Of course, there are also aesthetic benefits.

Choosing the right art piece for the home can dramatically change a space: it can make spaces feel larger, introduce colour to an otherwise monochrome palette, and make a space feel special to you.

Here are some ways to use art to level up your interior.

Also known as a ‘salon hang’, this involves grouping artworks of different shapes and sizes on the one wall. The pieces can be arranged in a grid formation, or a scattered composition.

Similarly, different frames can be used and the artworks can be of the same theme and style, or contrasting – depending on elements such as the colour scheme of the surrounding space and the overall look you’re wanting to achieve.

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It’s important to remember that art isn’t only 2D. From ceramics to glass sculptures and ornaments, 3D pieces are ideal for homes with limited wall space as they can be presented on furniture, such as coffee tables, or curated around other objects such as a wall-hung television.

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Just as ambient lighting and soft, textural furnishings can soften an otherwise brutalist design, colour adds life and personality. Consider how the art integrates with the rest of the styling – find a piece that has hues evident in the furniture and textiles that share the space.

If the words “bold” and “bright” come to mind when you think of colour, this doesn’t have to be the case. For interiors that evoke a sense of tranquillity with neutral tones and textures, neon colours certainly aren’t going to be complementary.

Instead, consider investing in pieces that are timeless and elevate the style of your space – rather than fight against it.

Of course, artworks needn’t be restrained to a canvas or 3D form that can sit on a coffee table. Wallpaper can be a cost-effective way to introduce an eye-grabbing mural to home interiors – whether it’s in the living room, bedroom or study.

If you’re committed to adding a conversational art piece to your home, artists can also be commissioned to create bespoke murals.

Explore original art and wall décor for your home.

Words by Cassie Birrer