When you are decorating your room and picking out some artwork for your decor you'll be thinking about what to hang. There's two good options, one large piece of artwork or create a gallery wall.
But which is best?
Deciding on a gallery wall or one large piece of artwork for your walls is completely down to you. There are some things you should consider. These are:
- The size of the wall
- The size of the art piece
- The number of prints in your gallery wall
- The room that you're decorating
- Your own personal style and taste
When One Large Artwork Piece Is Best
Using one large piece of art is best when you want to make a calm and minimal impact.
One large piece of art will give any room a focal point. This could be above the sofa, on a large feature wall or hanging above the bed or fireplace.
A large piece of wall art will create less noise. It can make an impact, but as there's only one piece, it's a more calm and toned down way of expressing your personality.
In terms of maintenance it's also easier to clean and maintain one piece over several in a gallery wall.
One large piece can work well in a kitchen, bedroom or living room. They can work in large or small rooms, but if you have small walls, it's always best to not overpower them, and pick out the right size piece.
When A Gallery Wall Is Best
Creating a gallery wall can be so fun, and there's endless options to create. There's lots of gallery layout ideas, with different configurations depending on the number of prints.
Gallery walls are fantastic to tell a story. There's no doubt that Veranito prints are about story telling, and showcasing your personality on your walls.
Gallery wall art can consist of a number of prints using the same style, theme or colour. This makes them great for making a statement and getting your point across.
You can also use smaller prints and frames, combine small and large prints and use anything from a couple of prints to filling an entire wall, depending on your own decor choices.
Creating a gallery wall can be done in any room of the house. It's especially useful in hallways, going up the stairs and in smaller rooms where you want to make an impact without one large piece of art.
The Size Of The Wall
If you've got a large wall, both a gallery wall and one large piece of artwork work well.
When it comes to small walls, smaller prints work best. It's important to let your wall breathe, which means having enough space around the wall without any art on it.
The Size Of The Art Piece
One large piece can be overwhelming, or underwhelming. It can look out of place, and the biggest factor in this will be the actual size of the art piece in comparison to the wall.
When it comes to what size should your art be, the general rule is to use 60-75% of your wall space.
The magic formula is to multiply you're wall by 0.60 to 0.75 to get your answer.
The Number Of Prints In Your Gallery Wall
When it comes to a gallery wall, it really depends on how many prints you're planning on using, and how much space you have.
Too many can look too cluttered, and too few can look too spaced out. Use the formula for the right size of artwork above to figure out the total space required, then visualise the number of art pieces required to fill it.
The Room That You're Decorating
Choosing one large piece or a gallery can also depend on the room you're hanging up art in. Living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and bedrooms can all handle both styles. Going up the stairs, it's really suited to use more than one piece, and for small spaces, you might consider one small piece, or a set of 2 prints.
Style Of Prints
The style of your decor choice is another big factor. If you're going for something with a lot of detail, such as a photographic print, these work best when they are large, so a one-off piece of wall art would work best.
If you're into something more quirky and unique, and your style is more bold, creating a gallery wall with designs such as typography prints will work well.
Your Personal Decor Style
Ultimately your personal style will play a key role into choosing several pieces for a gallery wall or having one large stand out piece.
If you're into photography pieces and less clutter, one large piece of artwork will be preferable.
For those looking to tell a story and express their personality on their walls, utilising a few prints and creating a gallery wall will be preferable.
On That Note
Choosing between one large art piece or a gallery wall comes down to personal preference. Are you looking to show off your personality in a bold manner, or just have that one large piece of art that says it all.
Whichever you choose, Veranito has some fantastic prints and designs to make your walls your own.
