You've got different tastes and interests and want to create a gallery wall of art, but don't want it to look like a mess.
You'll ask yourself:
How can I make different art styles look cohesive on my wall?
Here's how.
When you've got different art styles on your wall and want to make them look cohesive, here's what you should consider doing:
- Have Matching Frames
- Use Constant Colour Palettes
- Use Similar Themes
- Wall Layout
- Consider Room Fit
Matching Frames
The easiest way of making sure the art on your walls is cohesive is to have matching frames.
That means using the same frame style and colour throughout your wall. This is the first step to making sure your wall looks uniformed.
Use Constant Colour Palettes
You'll also want to use the same or similar colours within the art prints on your wall. You don't want them to be too different, and at opposite ends of the colour wheel. For example bright and poppy colours such as red, blue, yellow or green will be a huge contrast and not look like they're together.
Instead opt for the same shades of colours, or use colours sparingly.
Use Similar Themes
There's no doubt that you can use different art styles on your walls, but keeping the theme the same or similar will tie your wall together.
An example could be a room in your kitchen. You could use the theme of food, and have abstract art as well as food related typography prints in similar colours. The theme is the same, but the art style is different.
Wall Layout
The layout of your prints and wall art is going to be make or break when it comes to making your art look cohesive.
We've talked a lot about gallery wall layout options here, and you can choose the best layout for you. This depends on the number of prints as well as the sizes, whether you're using a uniformed size or prints of different sizes.
Room Fit
You need to ensure that your gallery walls fits in your room. You'll want plenty of room for the art to breathe, so having 60-70% white space is a perfect amount of space to keep your space looking airy.
And there you have it, how to make different art styles look cohesive on your wall.
Remember the key details, using matching frames, keeping similar colour prints and utilising a gallery wall are all the ways to easily ensure your wall looks unified and your art ties in with your room.
