Picture Ideas for Interior Design
A living room without decorative art displayed on its walls appears dull and lacks inspiration. For all of recorded history, people have enjoyed looking at art on their walls. Art scholars believe some cave paintings are roughly 30,000 years old. Photographs and pictures can define a room, and sometimes do so with very little expense.
Focal Points
A living room wall can be dominated by a single large piece. It may not seem creative, but if your chosen piece is vibrant and beautiful it can make a statement of its own. If you are in search of a single piece of artwork for your living room, look for originals or quality prints with quality framing.
Where to Find Original Art and Photography
Original artwork can be found at galleries, art fairs and, increasingly, online. Many artists now offer their works on eBay and sites devoted to unique work, like Etsy (see resources below). You may hesitate to buy artwork online, but if you look carefully and read feedback from other buyers, you may be surprised at the quality and diversity of work available. If you're interested in unique photographic images, consider looking at the work available at Cafepress (see resources below).
Groupings
How you place your pictures in a room can be as important as the pictures themselves. Single pictures can be used to accent furnishings, or entry and exit points in a room. A grouping of pictures can decorate a room, but can also help to define its dimensions. If your room has high ceilings and you want to make the room appear cozy, a group of pictures whose top edges are level can create a horizontal line that will draw the eye down and draw attention away from your high ceilings. The opposite can also be true; hang pictures high on walls to draw the eye up. Groupings can also cover an entire wall, floor to ceiling. If you have a "dead" wall in your , consider filling it entirely with a grouping of paintings and photographs.
Frames
Frames of high quality will set off your artwork. Frames should be as carefully considered as any other accessory in . Dramatic, unified groupings are created when frames from the same collection are used in a room. Different frames, including inexpensive ones, can be painted in the same color to create a homogenous look. Conversely, for a playful or modern look, frames can be painted a variety of colors.
Custom Art
Many online resources can help you create your own custom pieces. Using your own photos you can make straightforward prints or alter those prints with a variety of fun templates. For instance, you can take anyone's photo and turn it into a DaVinci or Warhol at the My DaVinci website.
Become a Faux Modern Artist
Purchase inexpensive canvases and some acrylic paint in hues that will look good in your room. Paint each canvas in one color, or as many colors as you like. Split it up any way you want. If this seems a bit daunting to you, look at a modern art book in a library or bookstore. You'll see that their designs are often quite simple looking. You may not have their eye or brush technique, but you'll probably be able to create something that will work until you can afford to buy the real thing. Groupings of small canvases, each painted in one color, can look very dramatic. You can learn more about working with, and mixing colors, by purchasing an inexpensive color wheel.
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