Design Recipes: 5 tips for adding abstract art to your space

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Mirrors in a series helps to reflect abstract art along this long hallway. (Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS)
Abstract artwork adds a graphic element in this bedroom. (Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS)
Abstract imagery creates a dynamic triptych in this living space. (Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS)
Identical pieces of abstract art, adds to a feeling of unity in this living space. (Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS)
Multiple pieces of abstract art make a dramatic statement down a long hallway. (Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS)
Multiple pieces of abstract art in similar color palettes creates a soothing mood in this living space. (Scott Gabriel Morris/Handout/TNS)
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Artwork can both blend into the background and make a bold statement. Regardless of how you wish to incorporate artwork into your decor, abstract art can be a key way to bring in color and graphic elements that typically don’t clash with other elements in a space.

When looking to infuse abstract artwork into your home, here are some top tips.

1. Consider a monochromatic color palette. In a modern space, a monochromatic color palette often feels crisp and clean.

2. Incorporate a sense of contrast. Colors that are boldly different, such as black and white, can often make a striking impact.

3. Pair similar abstract artwork pieces together to create artwork in a series such as diptychs and triptychs.

4. Use mirrors. Mirrors can help to elongate the presentation of abstract art.

5. Create gallery opportunities to display abstract art such as down a long hallway or above a bed.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.