How you adorn your walls is about as big a challenge as finding space in a Japanese train during rush hour. Where is the perfect spot? How do you keep from feeling overly crowded? Will other people appreciate your space?

Ok, maybe it is not that hard and the analogy was a bit of a stretch, but the point is decorating your walls is not always easy.

Your walls tell one of the biggest statements about who you are when someone comes over to play. They tell a story about your tastes, interests, hobbies, collections and character. Whether you fancy nature scenes, large walk clocks, mirrors, graphic design prints, stretched canvases, woodpaneled stationwagons, knick knacks, etc., what you put on your walls should be something that speaks to you.

We could give you tons of advice on what we think looks good or what we like, but that may not translate into a winning focal point for your taste or style. Instead, we’ll give you the tools to attack your blank canvas and help you explore the various wall art options so you can figure out what will best fit your space. First, in our “Wall Art Basics” we’ll give you some fundamental advice on what to consider before your walls begin to look like Swiss cheese. Then, in the following lessons we’ve collected four distinct sources of inspiration which will give you an “A ha!” moment in your wall art planning process:

• Single Artwork and Symmetrical Displays
• Asymmetrical Arrangements
• Wall Applications
• Form and Function

Happy wall art hunting!

Now, on to the basics…