Decorating walls with pictures is a simple way to add personality and style to a living space. Whether to liven up a white wall or create a particular atmosphere, pictures can transform a home.
All that's left is to choose them wisely and use them effectively to decorate every room in your home! Univ’ile shares its best tips for enhancing your interior with perfectly orchestrated wall decoration!
How to choose your wall art wisely?
The choice of pictures depends on factors such as decorating style, your color preferences, and size and proportions.
Decorating style
For a harmonious interior design, you should, of course, choose pictures or decorative posters that are consistent with the room's style.
Modern style favors clean wall art, with sharp lines and bold colors. Abstract paintings and contemporary photographs work well in this decor.
For a bohemian style, ethnic paintings and posters with vibrant colors are perfect for an eclectic and warm effect.
For a jungle-style decoration, choose tropical landscape posters or exotic animal posters, for example. Green colors, floral patterns, and botanical prints add a lot of character to this ambiance.
The color palette
Choose your pictures according to the colors of the room where you want to place them. Depending on the desired effect, you can also opt for contrasting artworks to make your picture a focal point.
Size and proportions
In interior design, and specifically wall decor, proportions are crucial to ensure harmonious results. The size of your picture should be proportional to that of the wall: a large picture works well on a large wall, while several small pictures are preferred for smaller spaces.
How to decorate a wall with pictures?
Decorating a wall with pictures is more complicated than it seems. It's an excellent choice to dress up a room and infuse it with personality. But for a harmonious and coherent result, it must be done well.
Consider arrangement and spacing
First, plan the arrangement of your pictures before hanging or suspending them. You can use painter's tape or templates to visualize their placement. If you have space, you can also arrange them on the floor to assess the final look. Most importantly, remember to leave uniform space between each picture: this is important for aesthetic appeal!
Another expert tip: hang your pictures at eye level. They will be more visible and thus appreciated. Generally, the center of the picture is about 1.50 m from the floor.
Choose frames and mounts carefully
For a harmonious interior design, choose frames that complement the style of your room. For example, if your decor incorporates natural elements, like wood, opt for wooden frames for your pictures. They will add even more warmth to your interior. Conversely, for a contemporary decoration (modern or industrial), metal frames work well.
If you opt for decorative posters, try hanging them: it's an original way to showcase your wall decoration.
What kind of picture for a living room?
The living room is often the main living space in the house. It's a gathering place for the whole family, and it's important to feel comfortable there. The pictures you choose can therefore reflect everyone's personality and tastes:
- Abstract works, for a modern and sophisticated touch,
- Artistic photographs, perhaps in black and white,
- Posters inspired by paradisiacal destinations, to recall an important place or vacation…
What style of picture for a bedroom?
The bedroom is a personal and intimate space where a calm and relaxing atmosphere is favored.
If you have works that evoke emotions or memories, favor soft landscapes, delicate illustrations, or portraits. Landscape and nature paintings also work well in these spaces. Choose, for example, soothing or floral scenes to create an atmosphere conducive to rest and sleep.
You can also opt for inspiring or motivating quotes to encourage a positive atmosphere in this room of the house where you spend a lot of your time!
What about the other rooms in the house?
While pictures naturally find their place in the living room or bedroom, they can also be hung elsewhere in the house. Kitchen, bathroom, office, toilet…: each room offers a unique opportunity to express oneself through art.
To decorate the kitchen, the most classic is to add illustrations of fruits and vegetables. But let's be a little more original: why not try artistic and colorful posters that bring life to this central room of the house?
In the bathroom too, you can have fun! But be careful to choose works that are resistant to humidity. In terms of decor, minimalist art pictures, seascapes, or floral motifs work well in this space. Pictures are also a good way to add color to the bathroom, which is often monotonous (or neglected in interior decoration!).
In the office, you can buy works that stimulate inspiration and productivity. You can choose an accent wall where you hang a whole series of pictures and thus create a beautiful wall gallery. This can transform your workspace into a place conducive to creativity!
Finally, even small spaces like toilets have the right to host art. Some will prefer lightness, with funny or humorous posters. Others will favor aesthetics, because, yes, interior decoration also applies to this intimate place. So, why not let your mind wander with a poster of island beaches?
No matter which room you want to decorate with pictures, always follow these 3 simple rules:
- Opt for a picture that matches the room's colors or, conversely, contrasts to make it a focal point,
- Adapt the proportions (no large picture in a confined space)
- Stay true to the overall style to preserve the harmony of your decor.
At Univ'Ile, we offer a wide range of pictures and posters to meet all your decorative desires. Discover our collections and unleash your creativity to create an environment that reflects you.
