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Big is beautiful – Oversized art for your home

Art Lovers | 22 August 2022

At Art Lovers Australia we love art of all shapes and sizes, but we have to admit the impact that larger pieces of art have is something spectacular. Bigger is sometimes better!

Large art won’t work for every space (or every person), but given the right space and position, it can be a real showstopper.

Tania Chanter The Bay Of Hope

Bay Of Hope by TANIA CHANTER | 180 x 90cm

Things to consider before buying oversized art

Size

The most important consideration. Measure your space and get an idea on what size artwork will work best in your space.

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Transcendence by ANAHITA AMOUZEGAR | 182 x 121cm

Budget

Oversized art can be more expensive. When buying art online it helps to have an estimated budget in mind.

Dark Water By Laurie Franklin

Dark Water by LAURIE FRANKLIN | 160 x 160cm

Theme

Are you looking for street art, or maybe ocean art or landscapes, to make the search easier it can help to know what theme you’d prefer.

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Sutton Grange 15 by MICHAEL WOLFE | 183 x 66cm

Type

Consider what type of art you’d like for the space. Do you want framed art or a canvas, or maybe a sculpture?

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Change the Narrative by JONATHAN REDMAYNE | 276 x 102cm

If you’re looking for a large piece of art you might be wondering how you’re going to make it work, so we’ve put together 5 helpful tips.

5 Tips to Make it Work

1. Embrace the size

When buying oversized artwork you need to embrace its large dimensions. Large art has a huge impact and the size will end up being the main feature.

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Manhattan by DAVID SPENCER | 290 x 150cm

2. Don’t stress about colour matching

Generally, it’s important to tie in the colours of the artwork with your interior, however if you find a piece you love and can’t walk away from, it’s still possible to make it work. You can treat your large artwork as a feature wall, setting the tone for the rest of the room.

You can make small changes in your room to incorporate the new colours. Why not recover an armchair, or change cushions to bring the colours of the new artwork into the room. Alternatively, embrace the contrast. The colours in the art you choose can be opposite to those in the room and make an impact as a statement piece.

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Pizzazz & Panache by CARITA FARRER SPENCER | 152 x110cm

3. Let it shine

When buying large art it’s important to hang it in a location where it’s going to be appreciated. If detailed art that needs to be seen up close and personal, a hallway probably isn’t the best spot. Place it in an area where everyone can take a closer look.

If it’s a piece of art that needs to be admired from afar, ensure there’s plenty of space to stand back and appreciate it from further away.

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Blue Sands by MARTIN BREEZE | 220 x 120cm

4. Frame it well

Oversized art is eye-catching, so it will generally automatically be a focal point in the room. To ensure it makes a statement, you can frame it with furniture, placing it on top of a low buffet or even lean it up against a wall if that’s a vibe you like.

5. Location

Think carefully about where you’re going to hang the artwork, ensuring it’s out of direct sunlight or weather.

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Sienna Swirl by BRONWYN BARTON | 202 x 101cm

Tips for hanging oversized art

How you display your new piece of oversized art matters.

Use the right hardware – There’s a variety of hardware available to hang oversized art, what you choose will depend on the weight of your piece and what your wall is made from. Most hardware has a load bearing limit. For larger frames we recommend hanging the artwork from two points.

Here are some tips on how to hang your artwork.

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Sea of Secrets by PETRA MEIKLE DE VLAS | 204 x 102cm

Buying oversized art may be a bold decision, but as long as you choose a piece you love you won’t regret it. Art lovers Australia have a huge collection of large statement artwork available.

Purchase art online at www.artloversaustralia.com.au

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