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What Art Should I Hang Above a Fireplace?

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Gallery wall arrangement of several framed art prints, illustrating a grouped picture layout

How Do I Plan a Gallery Wall Along a Staircase?

Plan a staircase gallery wall with a rising layout, practical frame spacing, paper templates and safe hanging advice....
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What Wall Art Mistakes Can Make a Room Feel Unfinished?

Discover the wall art mistakes that can leave a room feeling unfinished, from undersized prints and awkward hanging h...
7 min read Gallery wall featuring a mix of black and gold framed art prints

Can I Mix Black, Gold and Wooden Picture Frames?

Black, gold and wooden frames can share a wall without looking mismatched. Learn how to choose a leading finish, bala...
8 min read Scandinavian-style living room with framed art prints displayed on the wall

How Do I Decorate a Rental Home with Art Prints?

Make a rented home feel personal with portable art prints, thoughtful layouts and suitable existing fixings. Explore ...
8 min read Framed wall art displayed in a warmly lit rustic hallway

How Do I Arrange Pictures Above a Sideboard?

Arrange pictures above a sideboard with practical measurements for one print, pairs and gallery walls. Find the right...
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How Can I Display Framed Art Without Hanging It on a Wall?

Display framed art on sideboards, shelves, mantels or freestanding easels without hanging individual pictures. Compar...
8 min read Framed abstract wall art displayed in a furnished living room

How Do I Mix Different Art Styles in One Room?

Mix different art styles without making a room feel disjointed. Learn how to connect abstract, botanical and figurati...
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Should I Choose Portrait or Landscape Wall Art?

Portrait or landscape wall art? Learn which orientation suits narrow walls, sofas, bedrooms and gallery arrangements,...
7 min read Vintage sofa and framed artwork in a furnished living room

How Do I Choose Wall Art That Works with My Sofa Colour?

Find wall art that complements your sofa colour, from beige and grey to brown leather, blue, green and burgundy. Comp...
7 min read Framed artwork in a dark-walled living room with a large window

What Art Looks Good Against Green Walls?

Find artwork that works with sage, olive, emerald and forest-green walls. Compare colour contrasts, botanical and abs...
7 min read Westloft Black and White Abstract Wall Art Print (3), a monochrome abstract artwork

How Do I Style Black and White Art Prints at Home?

Discover how to style black-and-white art prints with coloured walls, warm wood and vintage furniture. Compare graphi...
8 min read Framed abstract wall art displayed in a living room

How Do I Choose Art for a Large Empty Wall?

How do you choose art for a large empty wall? Compare statement prints, pairs and gallery arrangements, with practica...
7 min read Framed abstract artwork displayed above a sofa in a living room

How High Should I Hang Pictures on a Wall?

How high should pictures hang? Start near eye level on open walls, then adjust for sofas, beds, sideboards and galler...
7 min read Gallery wall arrangement of several framed prints in a room

Should I Choose One Large Artwork or a Gallery Wall?

Should you choose one large artwork or a gallery wall? Compare the visual impact, measurements, cost and flexibility ...
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What Wall Art Works Best in a Small Flat?

What wall art works in a small flat? Learn how to choose the right scale, use narrow walls, plan a compact gallery an...
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How Do I Choose and Arrange a Triptych of Art Prints?

Learn how to choose and arrange a triptych of art prints, from matching subjects and frame sizes to measuring the com...
7 min read Gallery wall arrangement of framed prints

How Do I Choose Two Art Prints That Look Good Together?

Choose two art prints that look good together by connecting colour, subject or style. Compare sizes, frames and spaci...
7 min read Living room with a sofa, coffee table and framed abstract artwork on the wall

What Size Wall Art Do I Need for My Room?

How big should your wall art be? Measure the wall and nearby furniture, compare finished frame dimensions and test pr...
7 min read What Art Should I Hang Above My Bed?

What Art Should I Hang Above My Bed?

Choose art for above your bed with practical advice on headboard proportions, subjects, colour, frame finishes and sa...
6 min read Framed wall art above a leather sofa with cushions in a furnished living room

What Wall Art Should I Hang Above My Sofa?

What belongs above a sofa? Find a balanced artwork size, choose between one statement piece and a gallery wall, and l...
7 min read How to Style Your Home for Christmas

How to Style Your Home for Christmas

Discover how to style your home for Christmas with framed wall art, furniture, lighting, greenery, colour and seasona...
10 min read Framed botanical artwork beside a mirror in a sunlit bathroom with a freestanding bath

Can You Put Art Prints in a Bathroom?

Bathroom wall art can bring character to a functional room. Explore ideas for colour, subjects, scale and framing, wi...
7 min read Collected living room combining contemporary abstract artwork, older furniture, books and decorative objects

Das AZ der Einrichtungsstile: Ihr ultimativer Leitfaden (Version 2023)

An A–Z guide to interior design styles, from Art Deco-inspired rooms to Scandi, maximalism and vintage. Compare colou...
17 min read Dark-framed abstract artwork beside a fireplace in a collected living room with older furniture

How do I choose the best frames for art prints?

A thoughtful frame gives a picture presence without overwhelming it. Explore frame colours, proportions, mounts and g...
6 min read Abstract artwork beside a fireplace in a collected living room with older furniture and books

How to Choose Art Prints for a Personal, Collected Home

Choose art prints around your own interests and the way you use your rooms. Explore practical ideas for mixing subjec...
6 min read Evenly spaced grid of colourful framed prints above a green sofa in a collected living room

Gewusst wie: Hängen Sie ganz einfach eine Galeriewand mit Drucken auf

Plan and hang a gallery wall with confidence, from choosing prints and testing layouts to marking the real hanging po...
7 min read Botanical kitchen wall art beside cabinets, wooden surfaces and a leafy garden opening

What is the best art for a kitchen?

Choose kitchen art that works with the room you use every day. This guide covers suitable wall positions, food and bo...
6 min read How To: Create the perfect home bar

Gewusst wie: Erstellen Sie die perfekte Hausbar

Explore home bar ideas, from a thoughtfully arranged drinks cabinet to cocktail wall art and decorative details that ...
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Practical guides to choosing art, decorating with confidence and creating a home with character. Westloft Guides brings together advice on wall art prints, framing, gallery walls, colour and room styling, helping you turn an idea into a space that feels your own.

Explore how to choose the right size of artwork, hang pictures above furniture, combine prints and select frames that suit your room. Discover interior styles, thoughtful gift ideas and ways to mix contemporary art with vintage and antique furniture.

Whether you are finding a single statement print or bringing a whole room together, start with clear advice, useful details and inspiration for a warm, collected home.