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Art<\/strong><\/em> is something you buy with your heart. Hopefully, it\u2019s love at first sight and you curate your pieces without weighing up if they\u2019ll go with your vintage posters. With that in mind, it\u2019s important to get the displaying of your pieces right. Here are 3 common mistakes made when displaying your pieces:<\/p>\n

1. Disregarding scale.<\/strong>
\nA teeny-tiny watercolour will look ridiculous on a big white wall, but don\u2019t think that you can\u2019t display it here \u2013 perhaps just opt for a gallery-wall format. Look to the grounding elements that surround the piece\u00a0for cues on scale. For example, if it\u2019s hanging above your bed or your sofa, you\u2019ll want to choose a larger-scale piece so all the elements of the room are complementary.<\/p>\n

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2. Choosing the wrong frame.<\/strong>
\nYour first port of call when choosing a frame is the artwork. You want your frame to play up the best features of the piece without dominating the look. That said, sometimes the best choice for an painting or poster\u00a0is a super-ornate gilded frame, so trust your personal instinct when it comes to this one. If you plan on streamlining your interior style and having every piece\u00a0in the same frame, you\u2019ll want to go for a \u201cless is more\u201d option that lets individual works shine.<\/p>\n

\u00a03. Hanging it too high or too low.<\/strong>
\nArtwork complements a room best when viewed at eye level, and though it\u2019s often hard take every family member\u2019s height into your styling equation, it\u2019s good to find a happy medium. There should be no neck-craning when looking at an artwork, and remember \u2013 in dining and living rooms, when you are seated more often, pieces\u00a0should sit a little lower. If you\u2019re not quite sure, why not cut out a piece of paper (the same size as your\u00a0piece)\u00a0and stick it to the wall as a guide, so you\u2019re happy with where it sits before drilling a hole.<\/div>\n
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