Whether your art collection consists of fine oil paintings, watercolors, photographs, or prints, you want to show off each piece to its best advantage. While there are no hard-and-fast rules, here are some points to keep in mind.

Putting It in Place Because displaying artwork is fairly subjective, go by your personal preference. "You're the one who loves it, so do what makes you happy, even if your designer or dealer tells you otherwise," suggests gallery owner Bill Lowe of the Lowe Gallery in Atlanta. "If you liked the painting's placement in the gallery, then that might affect your decision." Consider the proportion of the piece when placing it in your home. "You don't want any furniture near the art to overwhelm it," he says.