How To Choose Art For Your Home

26th April 2022

Find an Inspiration in East London's Galleries

A well-styled home is full of art, but nothing pulls a room together like properly decorated walls. Knowing how to choose art for your home can significantly impact a room. Art can transform a space and infuse personality when chosen thoughtfully. 
 
With so many breathtaking options to choose from, galleries or art stores might look slightly overwhelming when you finally build your home sweet home! Every creative wall art in your home defines your personality, style, taste, and your love for art as the homeowner. Choosing wall art for your home is much more intuitive than most people think if you follow certain aspects.
 
To help you with that, here are some recommendations for your home. Let's get going!

Kitchen

The kitchen is very often referred to as the "heart of the home" and a prime location of the house. When it comes to the artwork displayed in the kitchen, keeping practical considerations top of mind is key. Canvas paintings of fruit or landscapes are always lovely in a kitchen.
 
However, fine art does not need to be confined to formal or off-limits rooms. If you love a piece and want to ensure it receives its attention, placing it in your kitchen may be the way to go. 
 
Choose small frames with muted colours and abstract paintings that complement the overall palette of the kitchen. 

Dining Room

This is the space in which to get loud and colourful. Try oversized art, striking colours, bold graphics, and various art mediums.
 
Go with interesting pieces that will be conversation starters, such as 3D art or something handmade, elaborate, and magical! The frame of the art piece is also quite essential and should not be plain. If you wish to have some fun with sculptural pieces, go for it.

Bathroom

Most bathroom walls look best with painting pairs stacked side by side. 
 
If you have the main bathroom, preferably look out for some serene and calming wall arts. Choose larger frames. If you have a powder room on the main level, stick to abstract fun pieces, which will be the centre of attraction!

Living Room

The living room is the first room your guests will see when they enter. Hence, the pressure of choosing the right wall art for your living room is real! 

Mixing different sizes is crucial, but none should take centre stage. Each piece should take equal importance. Your living room wall art should be interactive and match the vibe of the entire space. Look out for unique pieces that stand out. 
 
The area above the sofa is an excellent place to hang a singular, oversized piece.

Bedroom

Your bedroom is your sanctuary, a supreme place to crash after a tiresome day, and a space for relaxation! The best place you can choose for your bedroom wall art paintings is over the bed or on the wall opposite your bed. 
 
Invest in large scale, one of a kind pieces that make a statement. However, Pieces featured there shouldn't be too overwhelming in design or hue. Bring in the art that has blue tones and natural colours. Landscapes and soft abstracts are incredible in bedrooms. Also, make sure the colours go well with your bedding and accent pillows to create a harmonious atmosphere.

Home Office

Office spaces are usually where family photographs reside. But if you need a dose of motivation while you work, the office is a place to display inspirational pieces - large prints of outdoor spaces, seascapes, architecture or bridges, strong animals, or abstracts with naturally occurring colours found in nature. Large black and white photographs are also brilliant for the home office.
 
The right choice of wall art can make a massive difference to your home. It sets the right vibe and tone for your personal space, reinforcing every surreal feeling or emotion you want to evoke from within while communicating your style! If you don’t know where to start looking for the inspiration, here are some art galleries in East London!
 

Chisenhale Gallery - They commission and produce contemporary art, supporting international and UK-based artists to make their most ambitious work to date by pursuing new directions in their practices. We are committed to our audiences having access to the energy and ideas of an ever-expanding artist community.
 
Where? 64 Chisenhale Road, London E3 5QZ.
More at https://chisenhale.org.uk/

Whitechapel Gallery - House of adventure, full of great art and ideas from around the corner and the world.
 
Where? 77-82 Whitechapel High St London E1 7QX.
More at https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/

The Brick Lane Gallery - Eclectic contemporary art displays by British and international artists, emerging or established.
 
Where? 216 Brick Ln, Bethnal Green, London E1 6SA.
More at https://thebricklanegallery.com/

The Approach Gallery LLP - Gallery represents artists, and the programme expanded into an international one, working with established artists and continuing to exhibit younger emerging artists and curating a lively group show programme.
 
Where? 1st Floor, 47 Approach Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 9LY.
More at https://theapproach.co.uk/
 
Espacio Gallery - Contemporary visual arts space running a lively programme of exhibitions, talks and events.
 
Where? 159 Bethnal Green Rd, London E2 7DG.
More at https://www.espaciogallery.com/
 
Nunnery Gallery - Nunnery Gallery is a free public gallery with a local focus, championing the work of emerging artists and uncovering local history and heritage.
 
Where? 181 Bow Rd, Bow, London E3 2SJ.
More at https://bowarts.org/nunnery
 
Maureen Paley - Long-established commercial gallery showcasing contemporary artists from the UK, Europe and the USA.
 
Where? 60 Three Colts Ln, London E2 6GQ.
More at https://www.maureenpaley.com/
 
Flowers Gallery - Showcase for all media by established and emerging artists, including contemporary photography.
 
Where? 82 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8DP.
More at https://www.flowersgallery.com/