How to Choose Wall Art for Your Home

How to Choose Wall Art for Your Home

I am often asked how to choose a print or a painting and it can feel like there is so much choice sometimes. But it doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're looking for a large statement piece for your living room or something calm and personal for a bedroom I have found that a few simple principles can really help - so here's my guide ......

Start with the Mood You Want to Create

Before you think about size or colour, think about feeling. What do you want the room to say? A bold, abstract floral print can bring energy and joy, while a soft still life or coastal seascape might bring calm and quiet to a bedroom or a dining room. The lovely thing about art is that it can really set the tone of a space and create a real sense of place.

Consider the Size of Your Wall

Scale matter does matter because a small print on a large wall can look lost, while an oversized canvas in a small room can feel a bit 'too much'. As a general rule of thumb,  wall art should fill around two-thirds to three-quarters of the available wall space but rules can be broken! Sometimes an oversized canvas can look stunning.  Judi Glover Art prints are available in a range of sizes from 30cm upwards. If you're unsure, try cutting out paper to the size of the print and holding it against the wall — it's a surprisingly effective trick before you commit.

Think About Colour and Your Existing Décor

Wall art doesn't need to match your colours exactly but it can be really lovely to find an 'echo' to it. Look for a colour in the artwork that is present in the room — it could be just a cushion or a rug. This creates a sense of harmony without everything looking too coordinated.

If your room is neutral, a piece with warm yellows, rich reds or vibrant greens can become a beautiful focal point. If your space is already colourful, a quieter, more tonal piece might provide welcome balance and enhance cosiness or create a bit of drama.

Original Art vs Prints

Original paintings are unique and irreplaceable. They can become family 'treasures'  but high-quality art prints and canvas prints allow you to bring the same beauty into your home at a more accessible price point. Giclee prints, in particular, are printed on museum-quality paper with archival inks, meaning the colours stay vivid and beautiful for decades.

Canvas prints have a warmth and texture that feels closer to an original painting — the brushstrokes and painterly quality come through beautifully, especially in larger sizes.

Framing Makes a Difference

The right frame can elevate a print enormously. A simple white or natural wood frame suits most interiors and lets the artwork speak for itself. A darker frame adds drama and works well with bold, colourful pieces. If in doubt, a classic white frame is rarely wrong but a frame isn't always necessary, particularly with canvas prints.

Trust Your Instincts

I find that sometimes ultimately, the best wall art is the piece you keep coming back to. If something stops you in your tracks — if it makes you feel something — that's the one. Art in your home should bring you joy every time you walk past it.

At Judi Glover Art, all prints and canvas prints are made from original paintings, printed by hand in the UK on the highest quality materials. Browse the art prints collection and canvas prints collection and if you have any questions at all about a piece or need further advice please do not hesitate to contact me