We were recently asked to contribute to an article in Redfin about hanging artwork in a home when it’s up for sale (and I think we are the only real estate photographers that contributed something), so coming from the point of view of photographers here’s what we shared:
“Think about how multiple art pieces are going to look when showing various rooms in a single photo. For example, consider how strategically placing a painting on the wall of one room, like a bedroom down a hall, might give depth to the living room in the foreground. Instead of showing a blank wall, that extra splash of color on the far wall could help to extend the perceived size of a space and make it more attractive to potential buyers.”
You can the full article here:
Experts Reveal Their Best Tips on Choosing the Right Art for Home Staging
… where you’ll find a range of great suggestions for art in a home, including:
- Select artwork that enhances your home
- Be mindful of your artwork choices
- Freshen up your home with unique pieces of art (and look beyond framed prints to include various forms of art)
- Choose complementary artwork pieces
- Use artwork to highlight specific features in your home (even a bathroom)
- Keep scale in mind when choosing artwork for staging, so if you have a large wall choose a large artwork
- Make sure your artwork choices are balanced