- Repeat a color at least three times in a room.
- Relate your art to its surroundings. Art placed six to nine inches above a sofa will create a unified look.
- Cover two-thirds of the space above a piece of furniture with one or more pieces of art to achieve pleasing proportions.
- Position the artwork at “eye level”.
- Vary the height of tabletop accessories for balance and interest.
- Create a formal look with symmetrical groups of art. Create an informal look with asymmetrical groupings.
- Place mirrors so they reflect something beautiful. Use them to add dimension, expand space or reflect light in a room.
- Display art on easels to create interest in corners, bookcases, or on tabletops.