The Skinner Team

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Artwork: Elevate Your Home Space in These 5 Rooms

Artwork serves as an important part for home decor. It helps add personality, charm, and sophistication to spaces throughout your home. You can boost the ambiance of your home by choosing the right art pieces and where you place them. When choosing art you want to think about how you want the room to feel and pieces that reflect your style.

Many mountain homes have a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. For this feel,  neutral and soft textures will help create the soothing tone. Choose bold prints, or pieces that bring a smile to your face for an energy vibe room. Unique, stand-out pieces like an abstract landscape would be perfect for elegant and formal. You also would want to choose pieces that are unique because it adds character. Let’s explore the top 5 places to put artwork in your home and transform living space.

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Top 5 Places to utilize Artwork in Your Home to Boost Real Estate Appeal:

 1. Living Room

Let’s start with the living room, since it’s known to be the heart of the home, and most people use this room more than any other. When hanging a piece of art, it’s best to start with finding your living room’s focal point. Typically, people place larger pieces over the sofa or fireplaces. Some mix different types of artwork, such as paintings, photographs, and prints. These can add depth and visual interest.

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 2. Dining Room

Enhance your dining experience by decorating the walls with art that compliments your dining room decor. A good rule that many follow for placement of hanging art is between 57 and 60 inches from the floor. The right artwork can create a charming backdrop for gatherings around the table.

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 3. Bedroom

Many people place their bedroom artwork such as inspired nature- landscapes, serene abstracts, or minimalist prints above their headboard or on the walls to create a pleasant environment. When hanging artwork above your bed, position the bottom of your frame around 20-25 cm above the top of your headboard.

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4. Home Office

Whether you work from home or use your office space for other purposes, surrounding yourself with inspiring artwork can help you focus and increase productivity. It’s best to choose pieces that resonate your personal style and passions, whether it’s motivational quotes, vibrant abstracts, or framed illustrations. You can position artwork near your workspace for inspiration and energy.

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5.  Hallways and Entryways

Placing artwork in hallways and entryways can be the first impression someone has on your home and is often overlooked. One oversized piece of art or placing different smaller pieces are ideal to fill these walls. The selection should be fun and which photos resonate with who you are. Sometimes a hallway can feel cramped, a mirror can add depth and open up this space. You can also take one last look at yourself before you leave for the day.

The key to effectively incorporating wall artwork into your home is balance and unity. Whether you’re decorating a single room or your entire house, strive for artwork that is a blend of colors, styles, and themes that reflect your unique taste and personality. You can transform your living space by selecting the right pieces of artwork, colors, and placement of them throughout your home. 

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