Make your walls sing when you hang art that you love

Your well-worn boots step through the doorway of your home and your breath hitches in wonder. Kind of like when you stumble towards your coffee at 6am and the most stunning, multi-color sunrise is greeting you through the window.

What anchored you in the present moment and made you pay attention?

Art.

When you find art that you love, that feels like you, you can enjoy it like nobody else. You’re connected to the artist in a soulful way by a thread of authentic expression.

Did you find a piece of art that you love, but you aren’t sure how to decorate with it?

You’re not alone!

Express yourself without caring what anyone else thinks when you style your artwork using the following ideas.

1. You create the focus and the mood.

One large piece of artwork can transform a room. It becomes the sunrise in the space you put it in. Whether that is over your fireplace, above your favorite leather sofa or gracing the wall of your bedroom.

Size does matter when it comes to art, see the suggestions when you click here.

Once you know the size you need for the place you want to hang the art, you can start the search. Think about what mood you’re trying to create. A dark, mysterious painting can be fascinating in a room that is otherwise bright and airy while a bold, colorful piece can create a unique twist in a neutral space.

You can choose a painting and create a room around it or attempt to find artwork that fits your already decorated space.

2. Shelfies are popular for a reason.

A shelfie is the new trend showing off gorgeous styled shelves. They can be bookshelves, built-in shelving units or hanging shelves. Adding an interesting piece of original art to a shelf is going to create an area in your home that you want to explore.

It can be easier to start small when it comes to art collecting. If you aren’t sure of your style yet, you can try out a variety of paintings from different artists to see what you truly love.

Have you collected pottery, frames and other items from your nearby antique shops or your travels? Arrange them together with the art on a shelf and you have an instant conversation starter.

3. You can hang multiple pieces of art

One focal piece of art can be a bit daunting if you’re just starting the art collecting journey.

Make a gallery wall you can’t stop looking at when you collect art, photos and other items that make your heart sing.

To make the best gallery wall, find a common thread between the items you want to hang. Maybe you have a photo of your trip to Zion National Park and a painting of wildflowers. Both are natural beauties and could hang together with other items that feature a similar element.

4. Forget about hammers, nails and levels and lean art against a wall.

Seriously, make it easy on yourself. Art can be displayed on side tables, dressers, even on the floor if it’s tall enough.

If you’re renting, you don’t have to worry about the extra holes. Lean it up and enjoy.

To avoid a disaster, like the time my cat knocked a giant mirror off my mantel when my ankle was broken, you may want to put some command strips or tacky stuff along the top edge to prevent the art from falling over.

Now you.

• Which idea is firing you up?

• Want to create a stunning focal point or a spectacular shelfie?

• Would you rather hang or lean your artwork?

• How many years bad luck do I have if I was just in the room with the broken mirror?

TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS BELOW.