DESIGNER APPROVED IDEAS TO TRANSFORM A BLANK WALL

One of the best ways to boost a home's style factor is with a statement piece of art. Regardless of whether you're partial to black and white photographs or colorful paintings, showcasing artwork never fails to add visual interest to a home.

Ready for inspiration to transform your blank wall once and for all? Ahead, we share a host of creative ideas to give your wall art collection the attention it deserves.

AIM FOR THREE

Grouping artwork is a surefire way to make a big impact in a room. Here, three Andy Warhol pieces add personality to Hamptons dining room designed by Brigette Romanek.

A BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH

Sometimes less is more. A black and white photograph by Malick Sidibé serves as a focal point in Patricia Greene's Upper East Side living room.

HANG IT LOW

Hanging art low can make it even more impactful, especially in a high-traffic area like an entry. For a Miami Beach getaway, designer Lee F. Mindel opted for a vibrant piece to complement a sleek console table.

CREATE A STATEMENT HALLWAY

In addition to being sheathed in mattress ticking, event planner Bronson Van Wyck's Manhattan hallway features a selection of black and white photographs that bring the space to life.

INCORPORATE SYMMETRY

 

Looking for a way to experiment with the principle of symmetry? Hang a large-scale piece of artwork directly above your console, then set a pair of table lamps on top. It's a failsafe approach to inject personality into your space.

COMBINE CERAMICS WITH PRINTS

Architect Peter Marino loves nothing more than putting his impressive French porcelain collection on full display. His Southampton retreat features a floral print surrounded by Théodore Deck porcelain and earthenware.

ADD GREENERY

A tall potted plant, as seen in this living room from Los Angeles-based interior designer Wendy Haworth, is one of the easiest ways to add interest to a wall area. Position your favorite type of greenery directly next to a piece of large-scale wall art for even more of an impact.

CONSIDER A CABINET

A painted breakfront topped with Spanish terra-cotta pots from the 1930s adds interest to the entry of the Bedford, New York, home owned by Eric Hadar, a Manhattan real estate executive.

COMPLEMENTARY ARTWORKS

In the living room of Kris Ghesquière and Eva Claessens’s house in southeastern Uruguay, a symphony of corresponding art works with yellow lamb sculptures by William Sweetlove and paintings and a feather sculpture by Claessens.

FRAME ALL YOUR ART IN GOLD

Mix and match your favorite pieces of art, regardless of style or era, and display them using similarly gilded frames. In the master bedroom of a Los Angeles home, for example, the owners hung a wall of artworks from the couple’s collection above a decidedly feminine Italian giltwood settee.

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