One of the best and most effective ways to add a little color to your home and brighten up the space is by hanging wall art. Not only is all art a beautiful decorative element to a room, it’s also a piece of inspiration we can all appreciate.
Choosing Wall Art
Although we may think of wall art at the very end of the design process, or even an afterthought of interior design, by focusing on the other decorative elements of a home. But when it comes to choosing the right piece for the home, wall art must be considered throughout the decorative process. After all, the right piece of wall art can personalize a room better than any cabinet or couch. So, when it comes to hanging canvas art, we’re going to share with you the steps to finding the right wall art for you and picking out the perfect prints.
The Importance of Wall Art
When you think interior décor, wall art may not be the first thought that comes to mind. However, the effect that wall art has over determining the mood and atmosphere of a living space should be known. The key to any successful home décor is to make the space feel homely, warm, comforting.
Wall art can offer vibrancy to the home and avoid the space from looking static and dull. Anyone looking to steer away from static décor should know that the right wall art can offer your space an artistic feel and make it more interesting to look at. This is, after all, your home we’re speaking of, and it should feel like a living space you would enjoy spending time in.
It’s important that you choose the type of wall art that appeals to you. Don't forget that wall art, including any other decorative elements of your home, is an extension of your personality. While the work itself will reflect the tastes, thought process, and artistic talents of the original artist, your selection of the piece says a lot about you and your artistic tastes.
So, you’ve decided on canvas wall art as your new decorative piece. The next question is, how will you select the right one?
Does the Wall Art speak to You?
It’s important to take notice if the wall art speaks to you. This is where you ask yourself, does it entice emotion, or do you feel something when you look at the wall art? Are you drawn to it or are you repelled by it?
Consider the following…
When picking out your wall hangings, you should consider establishing the focal point, the size of the room, and what color palette you have at hand. Moreover, what are the room’s themes and art movements?
The Focal Point
The location that will best benefit from a piece of wall art is the focal point of the room. Locating the focal point can be tricky as it changes from room to room. It’s essentially finding the place on the wall that puts your new canvas art at the center. To locate the focal point in each room, take notice of which wall grabs your attention upon entering. In the bedroom, the focal wall tends to overlook the bed.
Once you’ve considered the room and the focal point, it’ll be easier to determine which wall art will feature upon it. And what type of wall art will be appropriate for the setting. Consider landscape art for living rooms, or poster art for the kitchen. And then tie it all together with some good lighting.
Color Palette
The last thing you want is for your wall art to look tacky in a room, so wisely choose the color palette of a room. What makes a room look tacky? A sharp contrast between hanging wall art and the rest of the room effectively draws attention to the wall art, thus making it the new focal point of the room. But you run the risk of making your wall art tacky if the piece goes beyond standing out and starts to look out of place.
To avoid your wall art from looking out of place while also utilizing contrasts, utilize the same color scheme as the surrounding décor. For example, a contemporary abstract wall art won’t look out of place if the surrounding furniture maintains the twentieth century theme, and has a complimentary color palette. Here, you’re looking for a unified color scheme, not style.
Different rooms require different color palettes. A home office requires you to stay energized to complete your work, so choose colors that will have this effect on you, such as warm reds and yellows. Relaxing living spaces, where you can put your feet up and unwind, opt for earth tones or lighter shades of grey.
Remember the Room Size
When you’re decorating a room, consider its size as different colors benefit different sized rooms. For example, smaller rooms benefit from lighter shades and tones as they make the floor space seem larger. Using deeper shades and tones in a small room will have a contrasting effect and will make the room cozy and small.
Themes and Art Movements
Your new wall art and the furniture that surrounds it should follow the same theme for the same of unity. If your intention at the start of this redecorating process wasn’t to choose uniting themes, you may have unconsciously done so by picking furniture and other decorative elements to compliment your new art piece.
If you’re looking for art pieces that fit with any room, look to a “neutral” art theme, like contemporary. This theme best fits for something like Scandi style, while a home with the Mediterranean-style, decorate the home with sandy beaches, and cobblestone pathways.
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