I am thinking of using different art styles on the walls in my room. Should I do this, and will it look good?
Yes, you absolutely can hang different art styles on your wall in the same room. There are a few tips to make the walls look the part.
- Use the same colour frames
- Use the same or similar colours
- Balance the sizing of artwork
- Keep to the same theme in your various styles
Use The Same Frames
While the art may be different, using the same frames is key to making all the pieces look cohesive.
You should use the same style, colour and type of frames. If you're using minimalist black frames, use them throughout the room so all the pieces are tied together.
Use The Same Or Similar Colour Artwork
While the styles can be varied, you can use the same or similar colour artwork in your wall art so that all the pieces go together.
For example using various shades of red, or combinations of red and white prints will go well together, while the styles can be different; A few typography prints with an abstract or photographic piece of art may work well.
For a really maximalist decor style, you can really utilise colour, and use various colours, but this should be done with caution and really thought out.
Balance The Size Of The Artwork
Putting prints on the wall can be tricky, especially when hanging more than one. Balancing the size of the artwork is key.
There's lots of different gallery wall art ideas, which involves picking out a number of pieces and arranging them in a particular way.
You can mix A3, A4 and even small A5 prints on the wall, if done correctly. You can use tape and measure out the spacing to ensure it all looks right before hanging any pieces.
Keep To The Same Theme Of Artwork
Unless you want a chaotic mess, keeping to the same theme is key.
For example a food theme will go well in a kitchen. While you might mix different art styles, such as photographic or bold statement pieces, the overall theme of food should be maintained in the room.
Here's How To Use Different Art Styles Practically
- Create A Feature Wall - Make this your bold, stand out wall.
- Adjacent Wall - Use a different style, but stick to the same colour or theme.
- Secondary Walls - Keep these calmer: Less pieces, more negative space, simpler artwork pieces.
What Not To Do
- Avoid a chaotic look
- Link walls together, rather than matching them (with themes or colours)
On That Note
And there you have it. You can definitely use different art styles of your walls, even if they're in the same room. Keeping a consistent style of frame, theme and colours is the key to mixing art styles while still looking cohesive.
Take a look at more tips on how to make different art styles look cohesive on your wall for a fantastic looking gallery wall.
