Journal

Notes on hanging, scale, and the walls people forget.

Divided Ground, a LACO contemporary print, in a sunlit loft

Modern vs Contemporary Abstract Art: What's the Difference?

Understand the modern and contemporary labels, then choose an abstract print by its actual colours, shapes, scale and finish.

October 12, 2026 Read the piece

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Earthen Measure, a LACO geometric print, above a walnut credenza

Geometric Abstract Art: What It Is and How to Choose It

Follow circles, blocks, grids and lines to see how geometric abstraction works, then compare those shapes with your room.

October 12, 2026

Colour Field Painting: What It Is and How to Look at It

October 12, 2026

Red Interval, a LACO color field print, above a cream sofa

What Is Abstract Art? A Simple Guide to Looking

October 7, 2026

Friends going through records in a sunlit living room under Mid-Century Modular, a LACO print

How to Choose Art Colours for Your Room

August 15, 2026

Choosing Art Colours for a Room You Already Live In

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How High Should Art Hang? The Number, and the Four Times to Ignore It

How High Should Art Hang? Start With the View

Choose a height by comparing the artwork from the doorway and your usual seat, then measure the actual mounting points.

August 11, 2026

Art for the Kitchen and the Home Office: Two Rooms With Opposite Problems

Wall Art for Kitchens and Home Offices: How to Choose

Choose kitchen and office artwork for the wall, everyday view, light and care conditions in each room.

One Large Piece or Several Small Ones? The Wall Already Knows

One Large Artwork or a Gallery Wall? Try Both on Paper

Compare one artwork and a group at real available sizes, using paper outlines and the view from your usual seat.

How to Hang Art on Any Wall: Plaster, Brick, Concrete, Rental

How to Hang Wall Art (Position and Fixings)

Plan the artwork's position, establish the wall construction and follow the instructions for the actual mounting hardware.

Stairways and Hallways: The Walls People Forget

Hallway and Staircase Wall Art: How to Plan the Walls

Plan hallway and staircase artwork around the passing view, available space and the light you actually use.

What to Hang Above the Bed, and What to Never Hang There

How to Choose Bedroom Wall Art and Where to Hang It

Find a bedroom artwork you enjoy, compare a few positions and choose a mounting method for the actual wall and...

Living Room Wall Decor: Start With the Wall You Actually Look At

How to Choose Living Room Wall Art

Choose living room art by the view from your seat, the furniture around it and the colours you already enjoy.