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LIVING ROOM
When hanging artwork, consider the size and scale of the piece. I love to place large scale pieces over a sofa or console and group smaller pieces in corners. If you're hanging your art above furniture, it can be four to six inches above the piece. If the art is going above a sofa or console, the piece should be approximately two-thirds width of the furniture. The area above the sofa is an excellent place to hang an over-sized scaled piece. Here you can go bold or keep things neutral and play around with texture such as high-gloss or coated canvas,
KITCHEN
The hub of activity in the household, it is best to stay away from any type of glass framed art near the stove. Choose small frames with playful images of food or serene landscapes and think about layering in the art, in the kitchen and pantry.
DINING ROOM
Now this is the space where you can get really loud and colourful. Take the risk with oversized, vibrant, striking colour and graphics and feel free to add various mediums of art. In this particular dining room the varying sizes of these mirror frames that together communicate the elaborate mechanics starting with one cog in the wheel adds visual interest and a powerful impact in a dining room. This is a brilliant focal piece and truly engages the eye and ignites a dialogue at dinner parties.
Do not fret when choosing art for every room of your home. With these simple rules, you can bring the beauty of art and your own personal touch to the space that was once a blank canvas.