Displaying Art in the Home
If you’re looking for a way to display your favorite piece of art in your home, then you have a couple of options to choose from. You can easily go beyond simply hanging the piece of artwork on the wall. Choose from one of these creative ways to display your art instead.
Use Ribbon to Hang Art on the Wall
Rather than simply putting a nail in the wall, use ribbon to hang the art from the wall instead. Carefully choose your ribbon so that it adds to the art and complements it well. Hang ribbon either from a hook or screw in the middle of the back of the art piece or from both sides. Then hang it from the wall, using a hook or a small nail. Look to make sure that the artwork is hanging evenly, especially if you are using more than one ribbon to hang i t by.
Place Artwork on a Decorative Shelf
Another option is to use a decorative shelf to display art in your home. You should be able to find all different types of decorative shelves and ledges that will add to the beauty of the piece of art you want to display.
You want to be sure that the shelf you choose is the appropriate size for the piece you are going to display. Another great option is to display a collection of art on the shelf instead of just one piece. Always ensure that you’ve properly installed the shelf or ledge on the wall before you place any artwork on it.
Use a Fireplace Mantel to Display Art
If you already have a nice fireplace mantel in your home, if makes a lot of sense to draw even more attention to it by placing a piece of artwork on it. Rather than going the traditional route of hanging the artwork above the mantel, try placing the piece on the mantel and up against the wall instead.
Although the artwork should be smaller than the mantel, you don’t want a piece that’s so small that you don’t really see the art against the larger mantel. If necessary, place two or three smaller pieces of art on the mantel, rather than just sticking with one small one. The artwork needs to be secured, so that it doesn’t fall down off the mantel.
Find Unique Hangers for the Art
There are many different things you can use to hang artwork that you probably haven’t even thought of. Your favorite stocking holder makes a great hanger. Simply nail it to the wall and use it to hold your favorite piece of art.
A rope or chain that hangs from the ceiling or the top of the wall makes another unique artwork holder. You can actually hang a few pieces from it—either vertically or horizontally, depending on the length of the wall. By hanging your pieces of art across a blank wall, you are essentially creating something like a clothesline.
There are so many unique ways to display pieces of art in your home that you don’t have to settle for the same old traditional options. No matter the style and theme of the room, there are plenty of creative and crafty ways to display your art. With a little creativity, you can use one of these ideas for displaying art in your home in a unique way.
About the Author…
Leon Tuberman has been part of the home furnishings and interior decorating business for 4 decades. He is the owner and operator of popular furniture store in California. They have a large inventory of handcrafted American built solid oak furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Whether you’re looking for a chest for your bedroom or any other type of Amish bedroom furniture then they have everything you need.
Posted: December 14th, 2009 under Interior Decorating.
Tags: art, decorating, displaying art