How to Display Abstract Art in Small Spaces: 7 Designer Tips

You live in a small apartment. A cozy studio. A compact urban space where every square foot counts. And you love art, but every article about hanging art seems written for people with sprawling living rooms and dramatic cathedral ceilings. What about the rest of us? The truth is, small spaces don't mean you have to settle for tiny art. In fact, the right abstract art can actually make a small room feel larger, more intentional, and infinitely more interesting. Here's the counterintuitive secret: go bigger than you think, embrace negative space, and choose one statement piece over a cluttered gallery wall. Your small space deserves great art, you just need to know how to use it.