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7 Ways to Invigorate a Space With Art
Here are ideas that will inspire you to rethink the bare walls and corners in your home
Disha Bathija
2 July 2017
Houzz India Contributor.
Living the urban city life while dreaming of a tranquil cottage by the countryside.
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Thoughtfully selected and strategically placed works of art not only elevate the ambience of a space, they also allow its inhabitants to express their personality. The beauty of displaying art is that it isn’t bound by any rules. You may express yourself through different forms, mediums and colours, and find pieces that sit well with your style and budget. Explore these simple ways to incorporate art in your home and discover the one(s) that speak to you most.
Lead with a focal piece
If you want a dash of drama in your interiors, try leading with a large focal piece in the living room and building the rest of the decor around it. In this space, the artwork introduces the rustic wildlife theme, which is reinforced by the rich, earthy colours of the upholstery. The wooden wall merges with the backdrop of the frameless painting, making it appear larger and more powerful. The minimalist branch-style lamp adds the final finishing touch.
If you want a dash of drama in your interiors, try leading with a large focal piece in the living room and building the rest of the decor around it. In this space, the artwork introduces the rustic wildlife theme, which is reinforced by the rich, earthy colours of the upholstery. The wooden wall merges with the backdrop of the frameless painting, making it appear larger and more powerful. The minimalist branch-style lamp adds the final finishing touch.
Say it with pop art
The affordability and contemporary tone of pop art makes it a perfect fit for homeowners who are looking for a modern look on a budget. This light and vibrant bedroom is designed in soothing milky pastels that are accentuated by the neon-tinged pop art print hung next to the bed.
Tip: These artworks tend to have a high saturation of strong colours, hence would make an even greater impact in rooms that have soft and neutral colours.
The affordability and contemporary tone of pop art makes it a perfect fit for homeowners who are looking for a modern look on a budget. This light and vibrant bedroom is designed in soothing milky pastels that are accentuated by the neon-tinged pop art print hung next to the bed.
Tip: These artworks tend to have a high saturation of strong colours, hence would make an even greater impact in rooms that have soft and neutral colours.
Marry many styles
For those who have an eclectic taste and like collecting pieces from different genres and styles, then bringing these various pieces together within one area like this can be the way to go. In this space, the consistency and seamlessness of the brown palette allows each painting to hold its ground on its own.
For those who have an eclectic taste and like collecting pieces from different genres and styles, then bringing these various pieces together within one area like this can be the way to go. In this space, the consistency and seamlessness of the brown palette allows each painting to hold its ground on its own.
Redefine with wall murals
Murals are a fun and a creative way to spruce up entire walls. Consider using murals on the exterior of your house, such as on the porch or the balcony wall and transform it into an attention-grabbing space.
An appealing aspect of decorating with murals is that you can create specific designs to suit your taste, the dimensions of your walls and the architecture of your home.
Browse more photos of wall murals
Murals are a fun and a creative way to spruce up entire walls. Consider using murals on the exterior of your house, such as on the porch or the balcony wall and transform it into an attention-grabbing space.
An appealing aspect of decorating with murals is that you can create specific designs to suit your taste, the dimensions of your walls and the architecture of your home.
Browse more photos of wall murals
Select a triptych
Hanging similar works from the same artist in a space together can make a strong artistic statement. Symmetry and uniformity play an important role in creating the desired effect. The framing of the artworks and the spacing between their placement should be kept the same.
Hanging similar works from the same artist in a space together can make a strong artistic statement. Symmetry and uniformity play an important role in creating the desired effect. The framing of the artworks and the spacing between their placement should be kept the same.
Bring in wall installations
Consider installations as an alternative to wall paintings. You can go for something as evergreen as the tree of life in this image or select more abstract and modern forms.
Fashioned in many materials – from metal to ceramic to plastic, wall installations are 3D artworks that can be mounted directly on the wall. These can be highly customised, allowing you to find something that would suit your home’s aesthetics and personal tastes.
Consider installations as an alternative to wall paintings. You can go for something as evergreen as the tree of life in this image or select more abstract and modern forms.
Fashioned in many materials – from metal to ceramic to plastic, wall installations are 3D artworks that can be mounted directly on the wall. These can be highly customised, allowing you to find something that would suit your home’s aesthetics and personal tastes.
Plan for a gallery effect
Hallways and passages are great spots to display artworks. Arrange paintings, sculptures, pottery and even souvenirs in this space. You can also install focus lights to draw attention to your prized pieces.
Read more:
Design Bolt: 10 Ways Artworks Can Bring Your Walls to Life
5 Extraordinary Ways to Dress Up Your Walls
Tell us:
How do you display your art? Tell us in the Comments section below.
Hallways and passages are great spots to display artworks. Arrange paintings, sculptures, pottery and even souvenirs in this space. You can also install focus lights to draw attention to your prized pieces.
Read more:
Design Bolt: 10 Ways Artworks Can Bring Your Walls to Life
5 Extraordinary Ways to Dress Up Your Walls
Tell us:
How do you display your art? Tell us in the Comments section below.
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