Mix Up Your Salon Wall

A lot of my clients ask for a salon style wall when I am installing art in their homes. There is a balance to making it not look too cluttered and creating a specific vibe without looking too contrived. I always suggest mixing up the media and piecing together works that give off the same energy. I also like a scattered, less formal install for salon hangs.

In my own home in Brooklyn, I have been working on this large entry wall. At first it was only Asian calligraphy and watercolors. It felt over-themed. By adding a large mirror, some softer images and different media (metal and textile), I was able to soften the vibe, making it less Asian and more organic. I will keep building upon it as I collect more objects and art to fill the entire wall.

Have you done a salon wall in your home?