It is difficult to find apartments that come with more than white walls and beige carpeting. This boring color scheme most likely doesn’t fit your unique style.
Consequently, you will probably want to add some fun furniture, hang a few pictures, and maybe even pick out some artwork to adorn the walls. Before you head out to stock up on decorations and wall décor, consider these tips for choosing the right artwork for your apartment.
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Double Check Your Lease
The first thing you should do is check to make sure you are allowed to hang items on the wall of your apartment. You don’t want to spend a pretty penny on a beautiful piece of art only to have your landlord force you to take it down. Make sure you know what you can and can’t do before you start to browse. And if you’re still trying to find apartments, ask the landlord about hanging artwork during your search.
Consider Your Wall Space
You’ll need to access the wall space and even floor space in your apartment. Maybe take some quick measurements to make sure you know how large of a piece you can purchase. Also, if you want to hang something in a hallway or in a small room, art that protrudes at all may be a bad idea.
Look at Lots of Artwork Before Purchasing
There is so much artwork to choose from. Don’t jump at the first thing you see. Choosing art is a process based on your own tastes and the room in which you want to put it. Look at different options and really think about it before you make the purchase. After all, you will be looking at this artwork probably every day for a very long time. Make sure you really like it.
Complement the Current Décor
You may love a certain piece of artwork, but make sure it will go with the furniture and other items you have in the room. If your apartment is modern, traditional or even beach-themed; you’ll want artwork that fits right in. However, you can choose a contrasting color or a stand-out piece that can be the focal point of the room.
It all depends on the look you’re going for. The image below offers a perfect of example of how artwork can complement the existing furniture in a room – this simple touch will make your home feel clean, warm, and inviting.
Don’t Forget Proper Lighting
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There’s nothing worse than a beautiful piece of art with poor lighting around it. Think about where the lighting is in the room and how it will reflect off of the artwork. You may even want to consider installing new lighting, especially if the piece is intended to be the focus in a particular room.
If you’re an art lover, make sure you find apartments that will allow you to express your own style. From apartments in San Jose to condos in New York, there are plenty of landlords who are more concerned with the rent than with the wall décor. First find an apartment that you love, and then choose beautiful art to fill the walls.
