Explained: Role Of Wall Art In Interior Design of a Flat

Most homeowners who take the DIY approach to interior design start by considering furniture pieces. Experts believe that this is a mistake. Instead, most professionals start with the walls. After finalising the wall colour and the general layout of each room, the first thing to do is pick out wall art. This is because blank walls make for boring homes. Let us examine why wall art is important in interior design.

• Add beauty and charm 

Nothing brings beauty and joy into a household like art. A carefully chosen painting, a brass wall plate with embossed design, a picture gallery with family photos, and a beautifully framed nail and thread artwork – the aesthetic appeal each of these has to offer remains unmatched. Experts agree that no matter how much effort and energy you put into designing your dream home, it looks bland without wall art. Simply put, wall art is your flat's soul.

• Be a focal attraction 

What is the first thing you notice when you walk into an apartment or flat? Chances are, it is the wall art installation. In the foyer, living space, bedroom – whichever area of your home, the first thing that catches the eye is the wall, and a bland wall has no focus. Wall art installations are at eye level and create your first impression of your home. What's more, they make for great conversation starters.

• Complement or contrast 

Most of us start with a theme or an interior design idea when we start to decorate our homes. These could be colour schemes or even abstract ideas like Nature. Apart from picking out a colour palette for this scheme, wall art is the perfect way to complement the theme. For example, if you have a peacock colour scheme for your bedroom, what better way to complement this than hang a beautiful picture of a peacock feather on the wall? Sometimes wall art also offers a much-needed contrast. For example, a bright painting can break the monotony of a neutral-coloured living room.

• Add layers, textures, and patterns 

Adding layers, textures, and patterns is an important concept in interior design. It keeps the home from looking bland or like a 2D canvas. For example, a metallic wall installation with tiny bells can create the illusion of space and depth. Similarly, mirror wall art can make your room look a lot more spacious and brighter than it is. Professional designers use wall art and other décor items and accessories to emphasise this idea of layering. For example, if you have a large painting on a wall, you may want to place a fern or a plant in front of it to create greater depth.

• Leverage vertical space

In modern flats and apartments, space is always at a premium. Elevating the aesthetics of the home by installing sculptures or other bric-a-brac may only add to more clutter. Wall art is the perfect solution to beautify the home using vertical spaces without obstructing movement or casting shadow spots. Wall art installations are also much easier to clean and maintain than floor art.

Final thoughts 

While most of us do not stop to factor in the role of wall art, some careful consideration will make its importance self-evident. Your wall art is your way of expressing yourself, your impression of beauty, your source of joy and contentment. Therefore, adding an installation that matters to you rather than following popular trends is a good idea.