Texture can help liven up flat walls.
Bronze isn't new -- after all, the Bronze Age is long over -- but it is a fabulous and fun way to bring a little glamour to your space. Statues, weapons and vases have all been cast in bronze and used to decorate homes, but you can find bronze wall art anywhere from a Renaissance Fair to your local department store. Steer clear of bronze clocks and frames -- try to find something new to dazzle and delight.
Instructions
1. Place two or three strong bronze pieces in the room if you have bold wall art. If you're using small pieces, group them together to achieve the effect of one complete piece with many smaller components. Don't overwhelm the room.
2. Create a theme with bronze pieces. If you've found a bronze Celtic symbol, don't pair it with an Asian decoration. In most cases, the room will feel off-balance if you don't select a theme before you start hanging your bronze decorations.
3. Go abstract. Many bronze wall decorations aren't a specific shape or made to represent something else. Sometimes they're simply a creation of an artist's mind. Find something that speaks to you and goes with the decor in your room. If you have soft lines and rounded edges, stick with curves and swirls. If you have a harder, more angular room, try squares, rectangles and triangles.
4. Try a bronze-framed mirror. Don't stick with a traditional square frame. Circular mirrors, bronze swirls or other types of frames will look more artistic than a traditional bronze mirror frame.
5. Find a wall that is often illuminated by the sun. Since bronze will shine in natural light, it will look stunning. If you don't get a lot of natural light, try placing it near area or track lighting. Direct light on the bronze will make it a focal point of the room.
6. Decide what you'll put on the wall before hanging it. If you have photos, paintings or other wall decorations up, bronze may clash or overwhelm them. Rearrange your wall to make room for your bronze, if necessary. As a rule, your eyes should be able to settle on a wall -- they shouldn't be pulled from item to item displayed on the wall.
7. Go with your gut. If you want five strong bronze pieces and think it'll look great, then hang them up. Check out how they look; if you like them, keep them up. Your room should be an expression of yourself and the most important thing is that you like it.
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