(Image “Ice Queen” by Susan Phelps)

For your new artwork to fit perfectly in your home, make sure you consider the wall space available and the arrangement of the room. Using small pieces between windows and doors is a good tip because if small artwork is placed in a space which is too vast, it can look lost.

Larger pieces make a statement but remember to allow adequate space in the room for people to step back and admire the work.

Symmetry is calming and easy on the eye. So, if you have pairs of pictures, they can be placed in matching alcoves, either side of a bookcase or together above a fireplace. If you are unsure about positioning, you could take some brown parcel paper and cut out a square / rectangle exactly the same size as your finished frames. You can place these on the walls with blue tack or wall safe tape and stand back to look at the positioning properly – this allows you to move them around until you are happy with the positioning. This is also a great way to compile a gallery wall.

When hanging art near doors and windows, lining the frames up with the tops of the door and window frames looks odd, so stagger the artwork either up or down.

If you like re-arranging your home décor regularly, how about creating a picture shelf? This gives you more flexibility to move things around and mix your art with plants, flowers, candles or other decorative accessories. If you choose this option, don’t forget to check the frame width of your art, as picture shelves can be more suited to thinner frames.