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The most common question I am asked is "should art match the room?" The simple answer is no. We are rarely matching the furniture in a room, so we definitely are not matching art. HOWEVER (you knew this was coming) the art shouldn't look like it was bought by another person or in another lifetime!
Art should provoke feelings that please you first and foremost. The size and placement of art and wall decor is much more analytical. Tall ceilings, open floor plans, and contemporary design require fewer larger pieces.
Go for general mood: Think of adjectives that suite the room and find them also in art. If the room is cheerful, use colors and styles that reflect that, not rusty brown metal.
If a room is going too far in a certain direction, use art to bring it back.
Pay attention to large background colors or main colors and how they relate to the room. Most homeowner's focus on a flower or small element, but the background is what will be against your wall color. These two should work.
Metal art: This a designer's choice for diversity, style setting, and quietness. Some spaces call for contemplative art. High quality metal art works well (the inexpensive iron you buy at the discount or garden store are best used up high and viewed from a distance to appreciate the shape and miss the lack of detail and workmanship.) Metal art is a favorite next to Tvs and in places where we have plenty of color already.
Favorite places: A good theme for art is your travels or dream destinations. Combine shadow boxed images or metal with picturesque pieces for authenticity.
The most common question I am asked is "should art match the room?" The simple answer is no. We are rarely matching the furniture in a room, so we definitely are not matching art. HOWEVER (you knew this was coming) the art shouldn't look like it was bought by another person or in another lifetime!
Art should provoke feelings that please you first and foremost. The size and placement of art and wall decor is much more analytical. Tall ceilings, open floor plans, and contemporary design require fewer larger pieces.
Go for general mood: Think of adjectives that suite the room and find them also in art. If the room is cheerful, use colors and styles that reflect that, not rusty brown metal.
If a room is going too far in a certain direction, use art to bring it back.
Pay attention to large background colors or main colors and how they relate to the room. Most homeowner's focus on a flower or small element, but the background is what will be against your wall color. These two should work.
Metal art: This a designer's choice for diversity, style setting, and quietness. Some spaces call for contemplative art. High quality metal art works well (the inexpensive iron you buy at the discount or garden store are best used up high and viewed from a distance to appreciate the shape and miss the lack of detail and workmanship.) Metal art is a favorite next to Tvs and in places where we have plenty of color already.
Favorite places: A good theme for art is your travels or dream destinations. Combine shadow boxed images or metal with picturesque pieces for authenticity.
