How to arrange your frames and paintings?
Above the bed, the sofa, the chest of drawers… there are places that seem obvious to us for hanging a frame or a painting. And sometimes it works very well. But what would you say about raising the level of decoration a little?
The pro tip? Think about the decor of a room as a whole. This also applies to frames and tables. Among the elements to take into account: hanging decorations, lighting fixtures, but also the surfaces on which you will place ceramics or bouquets of flowers. In this eclectic interior, we freed up space for the golden disco balls and the cactus, so that they were not in front of the frames.
One of them hangs very low above the chest of drawers: it is perfectly highlighted by the lamp when it is lit. Above the radiator, on the other hand, the frames take up just enough height to accommodate the glasses. Also remember to use your frames to draw the eye towards a strong element of the room. For example, they can decorate the niche or the fireplace.
Frames and paintings are often hung in the middle of a wall. What if you took the opposite approach by aligning them on an angle? This arrangement is particularly clever in an L-shaped living room, where the angle tends to break the perspective.
How to transform a dining area set up in the corner of a small living room? By dressing it with a wall of frames that extends over both wall sections! We like the idea of incorporating wall decorations, in order to bring a little rhythm to this XL composition.
Frames and paintings have the power to transform difficult passage spaces into very stylish spaces. In the hallway, they are combined with a wooden base, which can be painted to accentuate the perspective. The alternative: adopt the wooden bench, and hang your frames above it.
The wall frame is an interesting option for dressing up a small wall space. What if you dared to do it in an XXL version? When frames and paintings take over a wall from floor to ceiling, they give a very strong personality to the room.
To keep things light, forget about traditional frames and opt for hanging frames. The trendy accessory in recent seasons is the poster holder, which we choose in simple wood – the assurance that it works in all interiors and with any poster. Here, we chose to hang it on a hook that runs the length of the wall: an idea to steal!
How to create an original composition with your frames and paintings?
Are you thinking of creating a composition? The priority is to choose pieces that combine harmoniously. We take the opportunity to add a little twist to give more originality to the frames and paintings.
If you’ve fallen for a turntable and some vinyl records, there are bound to be covers that you really want to display. Why deprive yourself of it? Hanging your vinyls on the wall is actually a great idea! If you want to be able to change the covers regularly, while maintaining a consistent composition, favor simplicity by adopting a monochrome canvas.
Of course, mix and match always works – and you can incorporate almost any wall decor into your arrangement. We love the upturned canvas, which brings a touch of boldness to this small living room!
Always so trendy, geometric patterns painted on the wall! We use it to showcase the wall decoration, starting with the frames and paintings. And nothing requires you to center them. Here, we opted for a circle q
which creates a nice contrast with the shape of the frames, and the latter seem to escape from their reserved location, pleasantly energizing the decor.
An IKEA hack to transform your interior into an art gallery
Want an art gallery atmosphere at home? Let yourself be tempted by a little IKEA Hack that is quite simple to make.
Get some hanging cords for pictures, then head to the kitchen section to shop for the HULTARP support bar, which is available in black, white or gold.
Start by putting it… on the ground! This allows you to arrange your frames to create your composition. Once you are happy with your arrangement, you can determine the length of wire needed to hang each element. Cut the wires you need, then attach the bar to the wall. All you have to do is hang each of the frames in order.
Depending on the location of your wall composition, consider adding lighting. Wall lights are a very safe option to enhance your wall in the evening. Play the game to the end by taking inspiration from galleries and museums and falling for adjustable spotlights: simple and effective!