How to Decorate a Studio Apartment With Images

Decorating a studio offers its own set of unique challenges, the primary one being lack of space. However, there are ways to decorate a studio which complements its smaller style and ties all of the elements in the space together. One of the ways is through the use of images, which can include photos, pictures, mirrors, ceramic plaques and other items. By using careful planning, you'll create displays that brighten the room, and serve to open it up visually.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Photos
• Pictures
• Mirrors
• Ceramic plaques
• Hammer
• Nails

1. Plan a theme for the images that you want to display in your studio. You have several options including photos, pictures, mirrors and plaques. You'll want to consider the design scheme you already have in the room.

2. Purchase the items to go in your gallery. Possible items might include old vintage photos that have been framed, fine art prints, paintings or ceramic masks. These should match your tastes and the theme of the room.

3. Use mirrors to expand the space and as part of your decorating scheme. This will open up the space and won't clash with the overall design scheme or with the other images.

4. Create a focal point. This most likely would be the area above your couch. This would be an appropriate area to create a gallery. Not only is this a logical place for it, but decorating a studio is all about properly maximizing the space. You'll be able to hang the images in other areas, too, but you do want one or two major focal points.

5. Plan secondary areas where you'll hang your additional images. Interesting places that would complement your main focal point are above the dining table, on the kitchen cabinets, by the door or in the bedroom area of the studio.

6. Hang the images just above eye level for best effect. This holds true whether you are hanging the images for your main focal point or if you are creating secondary areas for additional emphasis.

7. Group the images together in clusters. Make a larger picture or photo the central image, and then add smaller images around it. The key to this is to try and create visual balance. For example, you might try using one large image flanked by two smaller ones.

8. Create diversity in your visual arrangements by selecting different frames, using mirrors as part of the décor and bringing in sconces into the design scheme.

9. Repeat the design scheme in your other visual arrangements. This will prevent the room from looking "side" heavy and will serve to tie the look together.

References

• tinyhouseblog.com: Ten Tips For Decorating a Small Studio Apartment
• rentaldecorating.com: Basics on Hanging Pictures & Wall Art

Resources

• Hanging Art Tips