Frames & Wall Art
Frames & Wall Art
This category includes decorative canvas pieces, framed prints, and photo frames designed to bring personality to empty walls. When selecting wall decorations, consider the size of the room, your existing colour palette, and the theme you want to create. Choosing the right artwork matters because it instantly adds character and serves as a focal point without taking up valuable floor space.
How to choose the right size and placement?
Matching the scale of your wall decor to the surrounding furniture ensures the room feels proportionate. As a general rule, a piece of artwork hung above a sofa, bed, or sideboard should cover roughly two-thirds of the furniture's width. This prevents the decoration from looking lost on a large wall or overwhelming a small space.
If you have a particularly large, empty wall, consider creating a gallery arrangement. Grouping personal photographs and framed wall prints allows you to mix different themes and colours. When planning a gallery, stick to a unified motif or a single colour palette to ensure the collection looks cohesive. Avoid placing art directly opposite a window, as strong natural sunlight can create glare and make the images hard to see.
Read more: how to create a wall gallery in 5 steps
Which materials work best for your space?
The format of your artwork can significantly influence the mood and brightness of the room.
- Canvas art provides a soft, texture-rich surface that does not create glare, making it an excellent choice for adding colour to bright, sunlit living rooms.
- Framed wall prints often feature a glass or synthetic cover that adds a polished finish, ideal for modern interiors but more reflective under direct lighting.
- MDF and wooden frames bring immediate warmth and a classic feel, seamlessly tying into rustic or Scandinavian spaces.
- Photo frames made from metal or finished in metallic tones like copper and silver offer a sleek, contemporary look.
What to check before buying?
To narrow down your choice, check the hanging mechanism; most canvases and framed prints come with built-in metal hooks on the back for stability. Check the wall type in your home before installation—drywall is generally safe for hanging items but might require special plugs, while solid brick walls offer sturdier support but are harder to drill into. Think about daily maintenance: a canvas simply needs gentle dusting with a brush, while glass covers require wiping with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or smudges. Finally, coordinate the artwork's colours with your existing space to ensure the new piece blends perfectly into your home.
