Up The Wall
Wall art is to a room what lipstick is to an outfit: It's the
finishing touch that adds that ever-so-important dash of personality and
pizzazz. There's no better place than the walls to infuse a bit of your
personality and a little drama into a room -- the opportunity for
creativity and experimentation is endless. The best part about wall art
is that it can evolve and change over time! You can switch it up, and
play around with size, scale, color and placement until you find a look
that works for you and your home.
Play with shape
Not all art must be matted, framed and hung on the wall in a neat
little square box. Experiment with materials like iron, wood and
ceramics. Try organic, natural shapes, which can lend a space a sense of
serenity that photos and other types of artwork sometimes can't. In my
own home I played with both shape and scale by hanging a series of round
decorative wall art pieces in various sizes above the sofa in my family
room. The result is an interesting visual that moves the eye through
the space and into the kitchen.
Mix styles
Be incongruous and mix modern art with more traditional furnishings
and décor -- or vice versa. Some of the most visually appealing and
interesting spaces I've seen lately feature a mix of high and low items:
Modern pieces next to flea market finds, sofas covered in designer
fabrics with etsy.com throw pillows, etc.
Hang and repeat
One large piece of art that fills much of the space on a large wall
can look dramatic. So can a series of smaller pieces. For one client's
traditional living space, we hung a series of botanical prints in a row
on either side of a mounted flat screen. Had the TV been left alone on
the wall it simply would have called too much attention to the
technology and overpowered the space. Countering it with a repeating row
of artwork provides balance.
Go with what you love
I say this time and again to my clients: Surround yourself with
things that you love! Don't overthink what you think you want. Have an
open mind and let yourself be inspired. Tear out pages from magazines
with ideas or visuals you like, read and bookmark blogs. Visit galleries
and museums, research local artists, visit art websites. Explore the
themes in what you find yourself attracted to. Take the leap and go for
it -- create your happy home that you love!
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