It’s always a good idea to put some thought into the way you’re arranging your artwork before you begin hanging it. A little forethought will help prevent unnecessary nail holes in your walls, ensure the pieces you hang in each room complement each other, and it can even help improve the energy and flow in your home. That’s right, your wall art can actually contribute to creating positive Feng Shui in your space. So how do you hang art to get zen-like results? Below, we’re sharing a few quick feng shui tips for wall art.
- Know your walls. According to the BaGua principles of Feng Shui, each wall and corner in your house corresponds to a different aspect of life, and what place in each area can contribute to your happiness, successes, and failures. The north walls in your home, for example, are related to career success, the west wall corresponds to creativity, and the east wall is connected with health and family. This means the north wall in your office might be a good spot to hang your diplomas or awards, the east wall can be the perfect choice for inspirational quotes or images that inspire, and the west wall is the right spot for family photos, for example.
- Pay attention to the energy you want to create in a space. Your wall art contributes to the overall vibe of a room, so choose it carefully. Hang pieces that give you a sense of calm in the bedroom, and save pieces that are fun or creative for your entertaining or office spaces.
- Avoid chaos. In Feng Shui, chaos and clutter are thought to negatively impact a room, so remember this when arranging art. If you’re choosing to create a gallery wall, for example, be sure to leave enough blank space between each photo so the wall feels balanced, and consider hanging pictures with a common thread (color, subject, frame, size), to create a sense of unity between the pieces.