Wall art is always trending. It’s the perfect way to add shape to a plain wall, bring color to a neutral room, or add class and style to a room that shouldn’t necessarily be classy or stylish, like a laundry room. Nearly every home will feature wall art of some sort, be it custom canvas photo prints for wall art that grand spans meters or smaller frames stacked together to create the shape a wall needs. But the question is, is there such a thing as too much wall art? The answer is yes. Too much wall art can look crowded, especially if there is a lack of coordination.
There’s an art to wall art and we’ll talk you through it. Read on to learn how much wall art is too much and how to place your artwork perfectly.
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Wall Art in Interior Design
Before we delve into the nitty-gritty of how much wall art is appropriate, let’s take a moment to appreciate the immense impact that art can have on a room. Wall art isn’t just about filling empty spaces; it’s about creating emotion, sparking conversation and reflecting your personal style.
A well-chosen piece can serve as a focal point, drawing the eye and anchoring the entire room. It can set the color palette for your space, inspire your choice of furniture and accessories and even influence the mood of those who inhabit the room. Whether it’s a large statement piece that commands attention or a carefully arranged gallery wall that tells your life story, wall art has the power to transform a house into a home.
But with great power comes great responsibility. The wrong choice – or too many choices – can lead to visual chaos, overwhelming the senses and detracting from the overall aesthetic of your space. This is where the quality versus quantity debate comes into play.
How Much Wall Art Is Too Much?
Look at the picture above and you’ll see the definition of too much wall art. But even half that number of wall art could be too much. Two pieces could be too much if they were placed wrong. The question should be, what size wall and what’s the size of your artwork? Trending at the minute is the idea of creating layered artwork using photo frames and prints in the bedroom. Carefully placing the photo frames in a tiered pattern can create dimension to a bedroom and classy prints can bring subtle elegance.
In contrast, a living room wall suits big, bold artwork more. One statement piece of artwork on the wall is enough to catch the eye, bring character and break up the uniform straight walls. But here’s the conundrum, you can create quality with quantity and quantity with quality – one fine piece of art can do the job of multiple prints and vice versa. It depends on the design of the room.
Does The Art Itself Matter?
The artwork itself definitely matters, particularly when it comes to deciding whether it’s quality artwork that’s suited for your walls. How to determine that quality depends on your personal style and the artists you prefer. Jewish wall art, for example, brings a splash of color with elegance as a way to express your faith, whereas abstract art may be too obscure for such a representation, depending on your preferences.
Always ensure the theme of the art suits the theme of your room. Bright, bold and colorful art blends with neutral tones and bright white walls. Art that uses subtle and dark tones suits darker-toned walls.
Styling Different Rooms With Art
Decorating your home with perfectly themed and placed artwork will bring class, style and elegance effortlessly. As we’ve mentioned, different forms of art and colors will suit each room uniquely, depending on the interior colors and size of the walls. Let the theme of the room guide the artwork you choose and remember that bright art suits bright rooms and vice versa.
The ultimate answer to the question is – quality should beat quantity, but there’s nothing wrong with quantity as long as it’s good quality. Artwork can make a wall look crowded if there’s too much of it or the incorrect colors are selected. Each piece of art should compliment the room and vice versa.
FAQs
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Conclusion
It’s about finding the right balance for you – a balance between quality and quantity, between personal expression and design principles, between the art you love and the space you have.
Remember, your home is a reflection of you. Whether you choose to make a statement with a single, showstopping piece or tell your story through a carefully curated gallery wall, the most important thing is that your wall art brings you joy and makes your space feel like home.
So go ahead, experiment with different arrangements, mix high-end pieces with sentimental favorites and don’t be afraid to break the rules now and then. After all, in the world of interior design, the best spaces are those that feel authentically you. Whether that means a minimalist approach with a few choice pieces or a maximalist explosion of color and texture, trust your instincts and let your walls become the canvas for your personal style story.
Your perfect balance of quality and quantity in wall art is out there – and the journey to find it is half the fun. Happy decorating!
