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How to choose
the perfect art
for your space.

The right artwork can change the entire feeling of a room. Here's how to find prints that suit your style, complement your space and make your walls feel unmistakably yours.

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THE ART OF MAKING A SPACE YOURS CLEO & BLOOM
THE ART OF FEELING AT HOME

Good art doesn't just fill a wall. It changes how a room feels.

You can have the perfect sofa, beautiful lighting and a carefully chosen colour palette, yet still feel like something is missing. Often, that final touch is what you put on your walls.

But choosing art can feel overwhelming. Should you go bold or minimal? Pick one statement piece or create a gallery wall? Match your furniture or introduce something unexpected?

The good news? There isn't one right answer. The best art for your home is art that feels right to you. These six simple ideas will help you find your direction.

01 THE MOOD

Start with how you want your room to feel.

Before thinking about colours or dimensions, think about the atmosphere you want to create.

Every room has its own purpose and personality. A bedroom might call for something calm and understated, while a living room could be the perfect place for a bold statement.

Ask yourself what you want the room to feel like when you walk into it. Relaxed? Playful? Creative? Warm? Energising?

Once you know the feeling you're looking for, choosing artwork becomes much easier.

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Choose three words that describe your ideal space. Use those words as your guide when browsing prints.

GOOD TO REMEMBER
Your home doesn't need to follow every trend. It just needs to feel like you.
02 COLOUR & STYLE

Find your colour story.

Your artwork doesn't have to match everything. It just needs to belong.

Look around your room. Notice the colours already there: your sofa, rug, cushions, curtains and smaller decorative details.

You can choose prints that echo those colours for a cohesive look, or introduce a contrasting shade to create a focal point.

A

Soft & subtle

Neutral tones, gentle contrasts and simple compositions create a calm, considered feeling.

B

Playful & colourful

Warm colours, expressive shapes and unexpected combinations bring personality into the room.

C

Bold & dramatic

Strong contrasts and striking designs make the artwork a focal point.

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Pick one or two colours from your room and look for artwork that repeats them. Small colour connections can make a space feel intentionally styled.

03 SCALE & PROPORTION

Get the size right.

Beautiful artwork can feel lost when it's too small for the space. The right proportions help it feel at home.

A small print can look lovely on a narrow wall, shelf or bedside table. Above a larger sofa or sideboard, a more substantial piece or a group of prints often feels more balanced.

As a starting point, artwork above furniture often looks balanced when it spans roughly two-thirds to three-quarters of the furniture's width. It's a guideline, not a rule.

A SIMPLE SIZE GUIDE
Smaller walls Try a single compact print or a pair of smaller pieces.
Above furniture Consider one larger artwork or two complementary prints.
Large open walls Explore oversized artwork or a curated gallery wall.
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Use paper cut to the dimensions of your chosen prints and temporarily position it on the wall. You'll get a much better sense of scale before making your decision.

04 THE PLACEMENT

Give your art the right place to shine.

Placement can be just as important as the artwork itself.

When hanging a single piece on an open wall, positioning its centre around eye level is often a useful starting point.

Above a sofa, bed or sideboard, think about the relationship between the furniture and the artwork rather than treating the wall separately.

Also consider what happens around the print. Natural light, nearby furniture, wall colour and surrounding objects can all affect how the artwork feels.

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Don't feel every print needs to be hung. Leaning a framed print against a wall on a shelf or sideboard can create a relaxed, layered look.

05 GALLERY WALLS

Mix, match and make it yours.

A gallery wall is one of the easiest ways to show more of your personality.

The secret isn't choosing identical prints. It's finding a connection between different pieces. That could be a shared colour, a similar mood or a combination of complementary shapes and styles.

Start with one favourite artwork and build around it. Try different combinations before deciding which arrangement feels best.

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Before hanging anything, lay your prints out on the floor. Experiment with the order, spacing and orientation until the arrangement feels right.

06 THE FINAL CHOICE

Choose what makes you feel something.

Trends come and go. Your personal taste is what makes your home yours.

Perhaps a print reminds you of somewhere you've been, a colour you've always loved or simply a feeling you want to bring into your everyday life.

Not every piece needs a grand explanation. Sometimes you just love looking at it. That's more than enough.

The perfect artwork isn't necessarily the most expensive, the most popular or the one everyone else would choose. It's the one you feel happy to have on your wall.

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When you find a print you love, imagine seeing it every day. If the thought makes you smile, you've probably found something worth making room for.

THE FINAL THOUGHT

Beautiful walls.
Your rules.

Choosing art doesn't have to be complicated. Start with the feeling you want to create, pay attention to colour and proportion, and most importantly, trust what you love.

Because the best spaces aren't the ones that follow every rule. They're the ones that feel like home.

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