All homes reflect the families and individuals who live in them. Some homes are full of antiques, and others are spare and modern. There are people who profess not to care anything about their surroundings, and make it readily apparent. Then there are individuals who would like to create interesting and inviting living spaces, but don't know where to start. For those homeowners, designers suggest beginning with a focal point, like Impressionist prints and working the rest around them.
Most people have certain colors and styles they prefer over others. Before you go out and spend money on a expensive print, you should give some thought to the furniture you already have and the wall coverings already in place. Of course, you can go out and buy all new furnishings, carpets and rugs, and repaint or wallpaper, but that may not economically feasible for most. Everything doesn't have to be done at one time.
When you are looking at wall art, you need to consider the color palette in the painting and decide whether or not it will be complementary in your living space. The colors don't have to be an exact match, in fact it is better when they are not. You do want them to be in the same tone though.
People who have never really looked at art before may feel a little overwhelmed and not know where to begin. You can always check out some art books from the local library to get a feel for the periods that most interest you. You will find that within one genre there are many different styles, subject matters, and brush stroke techniques. Your room design will look very different if you choose works by Pisarro rather than Degas, for instance.
How you arrange art on walls will depend on the size and configuration of the space. Some rooms lend themselves to vertical works. Others become more dramatic when prints are hung horizontally at eye level. Putting a bold print over a mantel will probably call attention to the art because fireplaces are the focal point of many sitting arrangements.
When you have strong feelings about certain ideas or beliefs, you can give subtle hints of them to your guests, using art, without being overbearing. Someone who is a strong supporter and active in women's issues, for instance, may want to focus on female artists like Mary Cassatt. Works by Van Gogh may spark a conversation on mental health issues.
If there are other people living in your house, you should take their tastes and interests into consideration when you are choosing prints and designing living area. Going to extremes with a room theme may make others uncomfortable. You will probably get tired of something like that fairly quickly as well.
A lot of Impressionist work is immediately recognizable and easy to incorporate into an overall room design. The colors, textures, and subject matter you choose depend on your taste and style. You don't have to be a professional to create a compelling and inviting space.
Most people have certain colors and styles they prefer over others. Before you go out and spend money on a expensive print, you should give some thought to the furniture you already have and the wall coverings already in place. Of course, you can go out and buy all new furnishings, carpets and rugs, and repaint or wallpaper, but that may not economically feasible for most. Everything doesn't have to be done at one time.
When you are looking at wall art, you need to consider the color palette in the painting and decide whether or not it will be complementary in your living space. The colors don't have to be an exact match, in fact it is better when they are not. You do want them to be in the same tone though.
People who have never really looked at art before may feel a little overwhelmed and not know where to begin. You can always check out some art books from the local library to get a feel for the periods that most interest you. You will find that within one genre there are many different styles, subject matters, and brush stroke techniques. Your room design will look very different if you choose works by Pisarro rather than Degas, for instance.
How you arrange art on walls will depend on the size and configuration of the space. Some rooms lend themselves to vertical works. Others become more dramatic when prints are hung horizontally at eye level. Putting a bold print over a mantel will probably call attention to the art because fireplaces are the focal point of many sitting arrangements.
When you have strong feelings about certain ideas or beliefs, you can give subtle hints of them to your guests, using art, without being overbearing. Someone who is a strong supporter and active in women's issues, for instance, may want to focus on female artists like Mary Cassatt. Works by Van Gogh may spark a conversation on mental health issues.
If there are other people living in your house, you should take their tastes and interests into consideration when you are choosing prints and designing living area. Going to extremes with a room theme may make others uncomfortable. You will probably get tired of something like that fairly quickly as well.
A lot of Impressionist work is immediately recognizable and easy to incorporate into an overall room design. The colors, textures, and subject matter you choose depend on your taste and style. You don't have to be a professional to create a compelling and inviting space.
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