How to Choose the Right Art for Your Office Space

Let’s face it, no one likes to look at a blank wall…especially when at work of all places. The office is somewhere that should encourage creativity and boost productivity. 

Displaying art in the office not only boosts employee morale, but it can stimulate creativity by giving them something to look at from a different perspective. “In a study conducted by the University of Exeter, subjects were asked to do an hour of work in four different environments ranging from the bare basics to an enhanced workplace with art and plants. The result showed that employees worked 15% quicker in these enhanced environments. They were also 32% more productive if they also had personal input on the art in their surroundings”, states C-Line (Celine Quadri). 

 We’ve come up with four tips to choosing the right artwork to revive your office space!

Budget

Before deciding to dive into the world of wall art, it’s important to decide on a budget. There’s A LOT of art out there with all different kinds of price tags on them. You can find relatively inexpensive pieces depending on the kind of art you choose. And we all know the bigger the art, the pricier the art. Deciding on a budget can give you a realistic idea of what pieces you can afford.

 Branding

Art is a great way to represent your company’s brand and values. Think about incorporating brand colors into a frame or painting. And depending on your budget, you can even go as far as a custom wall mural. This helps maintain your brand throughout the space and can even tell a story. 

Include Dimension  

Not all art needs to be a solid painting of a body of water. Adding depth and dimension to the pieces you choose can bring your office space to life. This can include anything from wooden shelves to abstract iron and even ceramic plant holders. The possibilities are endless!

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Placement is Key!

It’s all about the feng shui. Creating a focal point with smaller pieces surrounding can draw the eye in and crate an immersive experience for the viewers. Hanging art at eye level is also crucial. According to The Kuotes, a Blog from Designer Kathy Kuo, “The center of your art piece (not the hook), should be 57” from the floor. This 57″ standard represents the average human eye-height and is regularly used as a standard in many galleries and museums.” 

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