THE SEASONAL EDIT
REFRESH YOUR WALLS
Hanging AROUND
Turn your whole wall into a work of art by creatively displaying collections of prints , pictures and found objects , with these top five tips from stylist Katie Phillips
1 . MAP IT OUT ” Be bold and confident with mixing large and small scale artworks ,” says Katie . “ Start on the floor so you can work out a pattern and check everything goes together . Leave negative wall space to allow artwork to breathe and reflect purposeful placement .“
2 . ALL TOGETHER NOW When grouped , individual artworks aren ‘ t as important as the effect of all the images together . Work around a theme to achieve a coherent look . ” Mix in plants , dried flowers and postcards to add texture ,” says Katie . “ Include elements that are not behind glass to add depth .”
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3 . IN THE FRAME Your artwork will dictate the frame you choose . Black and white photography lends itself to clean , contemporary frames in one colour , such as black . But abstract or typographic art might be best displayed in mismatched frames with different finishes .
Photography : Polly Wreford . Styling : Katie Phillips
4 . GOLDEN RULES If you ’ re hanging one piece , make sure the shape matches the shape of the space you are filling . If you ‘ re hanging a collage , try hanging your largest piece first and work outwards from that . ” Switch up the distances between the frames so that they are not all evenly spaced ,“ says Katie .
5 . THINK BEYOND WALLS Turn the top of a chest of drawers into a display by curating a collection of objects or plants that you love . Scour second-hand shops or bring home unusual pieces from holidays to add to your collection .
TIP If you can ’ t drill into your walls , display art by propping it against walls and you can then change it as often as you like .
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