Top tips on art selection and placement for your home

A horizontally hung diptych adorned with deep, rich hues adds an element of elegance to this living space. Photos: TNS

Artwork or wall decor in many instances serves as the primary focal point of a space. It's the area where the eye immediately goes and rests when one enters a room. As a result, the impression must be strong and appealing.

The selection of art is so integral to the overall outcome of a space that a popular designer "hack” is to select the art for a space first and then build a colour palette around it. Choosing the right piece of art is where both the magic and the confusion may come into play.