'It pays to be bold' – 15 unbreakable rules for displaying artwork that designers and artists swear by

The way art is displayed can have a truly transformative impact on a space, and we have spoken with a collection of artists and interior designers who offer their best advice on how to beautifully display the artwork in your home.

From sculptures to paintings, ornaments to tapestries, decorating with art can uplift a room with beautiful character, texture, and color. Displaying artwork can create engaging visual interest, instigate a talking point, and is often the final finishing touch that can help pull a whole design scheme together.

Our experts take us through a collection of artwork display ideas and explore how artwork can help to define a room by enriching a space with a sense of identity and unique visual flair. 

Whether you're exploring how to choose art for the home and need further advice on how to display, or are simply looking for some beautiful inspiration for your wall decor, let us take you through 15 display design ideas to help you bring beautiful decoration into your home. 

BY ARABELLA YOUENS. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ZARA STACEY