Apologises for the lack of post yesterday – it turned into a bit of a crazy one with an early start and then a whole store change around as more flowers came through the door. Now we have the deepest most heavenly pink peonies and big blousy blue hydrangeas. Also Maud is causing a few problems with school as she came home with a school report on Monday from the teacher to say she had gotten into four fights with other dogs! I think it’s down to low blood sugar she (like me) gets cranky if she doesn’t eat lunch and I don’t think they feed her at lunch. Anyway enough of my problems lets talk about hanging stuff.Being a bit of a clutter bug I like stuff on my walls and although sometimes a great big old canvas looks fab I am getting more and more into layering walls with a whole host of images. Displaying art is the most striking way of making a personal statement I think and I am rather favouring clustering in an organic boho type of way as opposed to a grid system. Having said that grid systems look very balanced so if you are after a structured look its best to opt for that – just remember to keep frames identical in terms of size and style.
This cluster of art animates the wall. Grouping together subject matter adds unity and reducing the space between each image adds to the overall impact.
This wall resonates boho chic. With paintings varying in style and scale the overall composition although appearing unconsidered does in fact make perfect sense as it has the impact of a large single work without the formality.
I love the informality of these images. I know I should hang more art on my walls at home but basically I’m scared. What if it looks pants! I know you should lay them out on the floor first but I’m not very good without symetry. I’ll have to step out of my comfort zone I guess and give it a go.
Have you seen the latest World of Interiors? I really love how James Brett has hung his collection of “Outsider Art” through out his home.
I haven’t but thanks for the tip will go and buy this weekend
Like these walls…I agree that groups of electic pics grouped on the wall look just as good impact wise as any single large piece of art, if not more so…seems to work best if there is some colour co-relation between them, or with subject, frames etc (we’ve heard it all before!) – you kind of know when you see it. Grid like systems are far too contrived for me, just as I can’t stand things displayed on tables that are just lined up – so boring! It only works for me, if a spanner is thrown in the works to upset the predictability. I do think, however, a balanced set hanging can work if there is something else nearby to counteract the formality. Personally, I find I am much more creative and communicative when visually stimulated – if I want minimal or clear headspace, going outside to a beautiful green place works, or going for a walk. Basically, it comes down to what your personality is really, doesn’t it? What else I really love is layering pictures on the floor propped style – you can change them around whenver you like, and also obviously keeps your walls more hole free! OMG I got a bit carried away! xo
Totally and utterly agree with everything you have said