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Provide a common denominator: Diverse mediums and frames are brought to together by a single, shared wall color. More: Surprising salvage makeovers

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Provide a common denominator: Diverse mediums and frames are brought to together by a single, shared wall color. More: Surprising salvage makeovers
Let art imitate life: Who says that art has to be serious? Hanging a picture of a bed, above the bed, is just the right amount of cheeky. More: 14 key home decorating secrets
Embrace unexpected placement: Art is a sweet surprise when hung for the benefit of those with their head on the pillow. More: 30 fresh and fun DIY home decorating projects
Interrupt the pattern: A boldly graphic piece give the eye somewhere to land in a room full of patterns. More: Decorate with family finds
Use negative space: Corners are notorious difficult places to fill. Take the opportunity to make your own curated corner gallery. More: 25 creative home offices
Create balance: By hanging a pale piece of art on a pale wall, it becomes an equal player in a sweet tableau, instead of the focal point. More: 14 key home decorating secrets
Don't commit: For less serious art, like concert posters, keep them off the wall so that you can rotate them on a whim. More: Surprising salvage makeovers
Bring the outside in: Landscape photographs printed on foam core are a sweet reminder of a favorite place. More: 30 fresh and fun DIY home decorating projects
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