Wall Art Design Ideas

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A plain wall is boring. Nobody wants to stare at a blank wall even if you have that painted in bright yellow. A home is a place to showcase art that can reflect your personality. However, the dilemma is choosing the right art pieces for your home. But nobody wants crappy art in their home especially if you’ve invested thousands just for your interior design. So how do you choose art pieces for your home? Here are some tips to get you started.

Know the local art scene

Each city has a community of artists and a stream of local art shows. Get out there and check out what your city has to offer to you. Even local coffee shops feature great local and original art. If you like a certain artist’s style, don’t be afraid to reach out to see what else he or she has to offer. Most of these artists will have their personal websites. Some even do customized artworks for clients. For more upscale art pieces, go to the museum and check out their selections.

Find inspiration

Read a magazine.. Find inspiration and see which fits your home even before buying an art piece.

Decide on your colors

While paintings are not monochrome, there are usually a prominent color or theme. Make sure your paintings do not clash with the rest of the room’s colors. If you have a monochrome room, then go for black and white porcelain art pieces to complete your room. Colors will also reflect the feel you want for your room. You can place light blue art pieces for a serene feeling in your bedroom. Have yellow art pieces in your living for a more welcoming tone.

Mix and match mediums

Remember that paintings are not the only art pieces you can buy for your home. Paintings provide more color. Sculptures can add depth to any room. Mixed media can provide texture. Combine different mediums around your house to make it more interesting. If you have an antique feel going in your home, then choose antique-style frames on the paintings you buy. For modern room design, black thin frames on abstract paintings will blend perfectly.

Select the size and placement

In art, scale is key. You must decide how much of wall space should your art piece occupy.Determine where the focal point should be. Bold colors would need more white space around them to avoid feeling too crowded. Small art piece in a large space might appear out of proportion.

Light it up!

Lighting can highlight your art pieces. The best light for any art would be natural light but not all rooms may have windows. Consider what lighting will complement your art pieces. To light your artwork, use a light source that is three times brighter than your room lighting. Avoid glare especially for oils, acrylic and glass art pieces that tend to bounce light.

At the end of the day, it’s your home. Follow your heart when you find yourself in a crossroad when buying your art pieces. There will be the color that speaks to you, the medium that connects to your personality and the artist that reflects your personality. Art pieces in your home should speak more about you than any other décor in your house. So don’t forget to have fun!