How to Style: Small Art Pieces
Have a small art piece and don’t know quite how to style it? From bedrooms to living rooms and even kitchens, here are ideas to help you find the best place for it and make it look like it was done by a pro.
Warm up a kitchen
One of our favorite designer-y ricks is to incorporate an art piece on a kitchen countertop or shelf, mixed in with other typical kitchen accessories. It instantly warms up the surrounding hard surfaces. Try pairing it with a table lamp (below) for an even more homey feeling.
Top: Sonoma Mediterranean Mod
Bottom: Napa Neue
Layer two mismatched pieces
A go-to solution for two mismatched pieces is layering a larger one behind a smaller one. Tie them in together with similar frames. Either lean them together or hang one on a wall and lean the smaller piece in front.
Top: Sonoma Mediterranean Mod
Bottom L: Woodside Family Manor
Bottom R: FR Collection Pop-Up
Incorporate a piece or two on shelves
We love a good shelfie! Try pairing your print with a small stack of books on a shelf, or layer with small objects.
Top: Woodside Family Manor
Bottom L: FR Collection Pop-Up
Bottom R: Woodside Family Manor
Double or triple hang them
Vertically stack two small prints on a narrow wall, or horizontally hang above a wide piece of furniture like a headboard or sofa. Similar or matching frames help to tie the pieces together to create a collection.
Top: FR Collection Pop-Up
Bottom: Sonoma Mediterranean Mod
Lean against a large mirror
Atop a console or a dresser, a small art piece can find its home leaning against a hanging mirror. A lovely addition for an entry or bedroom.
Top: Sonoma Mediterranean Mod
Bottom: Sonoma Med Mod Cottage
What to do with a one-off print?
Make a statement with a single piece at the end of a hallway, or try something unexpected by not pairing it on one side of a large central piece of furniture.
Top: Woodside Family Manor
Bottom: Traditional in Tiburon
Let us know on Instagram if you try one of our tips!
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