With the cold weather having more than set in, we may be finding ourselves inside more so this may be a good time to make some perhaps needed changes to our wall spaces. Whether you have a lot of framed art on your walls or a little, it can be very satisfying to make changes to this art on a decluttering front and maybe also on a visual front.
Through the years, I have heard so many “rules of thumb” when it comes to how to position framed art on our walls…I have to admit that I have thrown many of these “rules” out in lieu of the following suggestion: if you like it, then it’s correct! I don’t think we need to strictly adhere to notions that art has to be hung at eye level or that art groupings must have the same frames…these rigid guidelines can be thrown in the garbage. However, let’s explore a few different ideas that may be helpful in creating lovely and clutter free walls in your home.
Create Visual Interest without cluttering your wall spaces
When hanging or moving around your framed wall art, one thing that I would suggest is to hang art in a way that draws your eye to it, so that it is showcased as well as balanced on the wall. For example, if you are hanging a large piece of art over your couch, hang it low enough that you can see it but also high enough that it does not get lost in the fray.
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Another ‘decluttering your art’ tip is to group effectively. Sometimes this is an exercise in trial and error, but because you don’t want to put too many nail holes in your walls, you may want to create the groupings on the floor first. When we group art, you want to ensure that the grouping is not too busy; opt instead for putting pieces together that will complement each other and their location. For example, you may want to group pieces that have colors that tie them together in some way, or maybe you group based on theme. Another idea might be to make groupings that have frames that work well together, not necessarily matching, but complementing. Again, no hard and fast rules here, but I would advise to get a feel of what pieces work well together and of course, be creative in the hanging! They don’t all have to be hung in a line – explore different elevations; personally, I have some areas where art goes from floor to ceiling and it looks great!
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Including your artwork as a part of your room is also a great idea for bringing it more into the conversation. Also, don’t be afraid to remove pieces that don’t bring you joy; sometimes we need to change things up. Changing and switching wall art is a great way to make a room feel new and fresh, so be creative and have fun!
Aside from helping with all of our decluttering needs, Avery hosts the Journey Into Yoga Podcast where she guides you through a different yoga pose each week explaining all that it has to offer the body and mind. Episodes and more can be found at averyrich.com. Check out this week’s show where Avery answers some audience questions about yoga and the body, more specifically, some ways that yoga might be able to help with perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.
Avery Rich
Avery hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a background in both law and yoga! As a long time Yoga Instructor, she hosts the Journey Into Yoga podcast, a show which explores and demystifies a different yoga posture each week. A true believer in creating space in our bodies through yoga, her Declutter U newsletter is designed to provide tips and tools on how to create more space in our lives by decluttering.
