How to Find, Choose, and Hang Art in Your Home at Any Budget

Artwork transforms a space more than almost any other element — but buying art can feel intimidating or expensive. Here's how to find, choose, and hang artwork at every budget.

Finding Art Without Breaking the Budget

• Etsy: Printable digital downloads from $5-25. Print at a local print shop or home printer.
• Unsplash and Pexels: Free high-resolution photography for personal use.
• Art fairs and local artists: Often more affordable than galleries with more personality.
• Thrift stores: Occasionally yield gems. More reliably yield great frames for your own prints.
• Society6, Redbubble: Independent artist prints in a huge range of styles.

Choosing Art That Works in Your Space

Match the scale to the wall. A small print on a large wall looks timid. A large piece on a small wall looks bold and intentional. When in doubt, go bigger.

Art Styles by Interior Style

• Minimalist: Abstract, line art, black and white photography
• Bohemian: Tapestries, botanical prints, folk art
• Scandi: Simple typography, nature photography, geometric prints
• Traditional: Oil painting reproductions, portraits, landscapes

Hanging Heights

The center of artwork should be at eye level: 57-60 inches from the floor. Over furniture, the bottom of the frame should be 6-8 inches above the piece.

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