Mixing art styles can feel intimidating, but when it’s done well your walls burst with layered personality. Ready to master the art-mix mash-up? Here’s how to curate a space where abstracts, portraits, landscapes — even pop art — hang together in harmony.
- Pick a Cohesive Color Thread
Different genres instantly feel related when they share a dominant hue. Identify two or three repeating colors in your collection and let those tones guide new purchases. - Anchor With One Statement Piece
Start with a large focal artwork (or a boldly framed print) and let smaller, contrasting pieces orbit around it. That hero work sets the visual tempo for the entire wall. - Vary Scale & Orientation
Combine horizontal landscapes with vertical portraits and compact squares. The dimensional dance keeps the eye moving and prevents stylistic clashes from feeling chaotic. - Use Matching (or Deliberately Mismatching) Frames
Uniform black or white frames create gallery polish, but an eclectic mix of vintage woods and sleek metals can also look intentional — just keep frame thickness consistent. - Mind the Mood
Pair pieces that share an emotional vibe. A minimalist line drawing can live beside a vivid expressionist canvas if both convey calm, curiosity, or energy. - Balance Busy & Breathing Room
Hang intricate works next to simpler ones, leaving enough negative space around each print so styles don’t visually compete. - Create Visual Triangles
Arrange artworks so their centers form invisible triangles — it’s a classic designer trick that stabilizes mixed-style groupings. - Repeat a Motif
Maybe it’s a recurring botanical element, a hint of gold leaf, or a geometric pattern. Subtle repetition ties everything together subconsciously. - Layer on Ledges
Picture rails or floating shelves let you overlap frames slightly. The casual lean softens sharp style shifts and invites easy swaps. - Trust Your Gut
Step back. If the wall makes you smile, your mix is working. Art’s about feeling, after all.
Don’t forget!
Every week we give away 10 gorgeous 13″ × 19″ prints from our latest episode, and once the week closes we keep the excitement alive with a monthly print giveaway drawn from that same collection. Browse, enter, and let fresh art find its way to your walls — on us!