From sculptures that upgrade your unused corners to miniatures galleries to tapestries and themed art above a workstation or entertainment center, learn how to choose and place art to maximize every inch of Oceanside, CA, apartments. Designing is lots of fun, but buying the right furniture and great artwork is the first step. It's up to you to pull it together. Learn how to decorate walls and place artwork near furniture.

How to Arrange Artwork on Walls

Smaller pieces can be arranged in groups, either in a row or in a vertical in a horizontal orientation. The eye is drawn to shapes it recognizes. That's why placing four pieces about the same size in a square works so well. For larger groupings of photos or small art pieces of similar size, form a square or rectangular outline by offsetting the pieces in a pleasing way. 

Correct Placement 

If you're decorating a narrow wall, use smaller artwork to make the wall look wider. Larger pieces look fantastic on larger walls without too many smaller pieces nearby, which can make an area look cluttered. Hang artwork with the center at eye level for the average person.

To select a piece of art to place over your furniture, remember that the artwork should not be as wide as the furniture it's meant to complement. The eye-level rule applies here too, with exceptions. Leaving too much space between the top of your furniture and the bottom of the artwork can make a room appear smaller. It's fine to place multiple pieces on the same wall if they aligned at the same height for continuity.

For artwork placed near corners, the piece on both sides of the corner should be at the same height as well. Further, you want to keep an equal distance from each piece to the corner itself for a polished look.

In general, vases, sculptures and other floor art should be placed at least six inches from the furniture to avoid a cluttered look. 

Following these simple rules helps you maximize the impact of your artwork and furniture, creating a balanced, well-decorated Oceanside apartment. If you are looking for a new apartment, check out the latest floorplans at River Oaks.