Decorative-Wall-Art

Add Character with Metal Wall Art

2008-02-01T11:50:00.000-08:00

Usually when most people ponder art, they visualize vintage poster paintings and original wall art. Metal wall art is likely not to be considered first when you need to furnish a new home or redecorate your interiors. Although that has been changing as of late. Metal wall art offers different dimensional elements adding interest and a unique appeal. The interplay of light and shadow keeps on differing as the day goes on and the sun or artificial lights change. Wrought iron wall art is not a bit cold and imposing but rather adds charm, character and style to your walls.

Inspired to Have a Holiday (vacation) at Home

2007-11-17T13:21:00.000-08:00

Don’t you just love the feeling of escaping on vacation or as they say in England “on a holiday”? As soon as you arrive at your special destination you know there is something different about the place and you know that you are going to have a great time being away from home. Inevitably you will be savouring each special moment so you can relive it again and again when you return home, but why not take some decorating tips from your holiday destination and be inspired to choose your new paint colours and art prints to recreate the feeling of a holiday oasis at home?

You may be decorating your whole house and want to give it a more relaxed and sumptuous feeling, or you may be inspired to redecorate the sun room, the rumpus room, make a welcoming holiday veranda or a private holiday sanctuary in your bedroom.

Decorating to create a holiday feeling in your home is easier than you may think, and you don’t have to make any drastic changes like putting in a pool or hiring a butler. To begin with, you need to choose vibrant colours for either the wall paint or the furniture you are replacing, but make sure you leave room for balance because with too many colours you will just give yourself a headache, which is something no one wants spoiling their holiday.

So if you are choosing striking colours for your wall paint, go for earthy wicker furniture, but with throw cushions in complimentary colours to your paint choices. You will also want to include relaxing mood lighting and you can do this by adding candles or lanterns for soft light and a splash of color.

Your wall art can also reflect your holiday as you may have purchased a traditional seascape painting because the view reminded you of the one from your hotel room, or you may have one, or a series of, your favourite artistic snap shots framed and mounted so you can remember and enjoy that holiday vibe every time you look at it.

Elegance on a Budget

2007-11-07T20:20:00.000-08:00

Most people would consider money as a major factor in decorating a place . Here are some of the best tricks to make the most out of your budget!
• Make a plan or a process map: Whether you start from scratch or you are just trying to refresh the decoration in a room, it is essential to have a process map of your goal or simply a plan about the theme or final look and what is it that you are trying to convey. It is important because it enables you to save an incredible amount of time and money in searching for the right shops, comparing items, buying things that entice you, taking advantage of great bargains and finally landing at home with a jumble of stuff looking confused and feeling quite out of your wits! So, what to consider in a process map? You could look at the overall picture in your mind, the colors you want, the size of the furniture, wallpaper or articles of art and accessories and the various types of lighting and flooring.
• Make good investments: Sometimes spending wisely helps you save in the long run. Don’t just get a rug because it looks similar to the highly priced piece and is half the price. It may wear out in a couple of years while the other one could carry on for ten! You should look for the quality and extended warranty when it is more expensive.
• Do it yourself: It is easier now to remodel or decorate your place with great tools like the internet as well as good advice from most stores that sell the supplies you need. Begin with a small project and you may find that you surprise many people and discover latent talents in yourself!
• Look out for good sales and bargains: Indeed it is true that you can really save a small fortune just by waiting for the right time and opportunity. It’s particularly easy to buy online as it gives you easy accessibility, choices and comparisons as well as respects the value of your time.

Decorate With Michelangelo Art Prints

2007-10-25T22:47:00.000-07:00

Decorate With Michelangelo

Michelangelo is one of the most talented and recognized artists from the 16th century and his work spans many years, mediums and regions; so if you have fallen in love with a piece of Michelangelo’s wall art, you want to make sure you display it in your home to the greatest effect.

However, displaying a Michelangelo painting or sculpture is not just about finding the right wall from which to hang your new masterpiece, it also requires you create the right mood and theme within the room to display Michelangelo’s wall art to its full potential and give you and your visitors the full Renaissance experience.

The Mediterranean, old world European decorating style is very popular and lends itself to a centrepiece of one of Michelangelo’s paintings. To prepare your room to display a Michelangelo painting, choose a deep rich colour for the walls, such as a deep red, an ocre or clay colours, which are chosen in Mediterranean decorating as they contrast to the light blue colours of the ocean.

Your furniture should also follow the same earthy style and wooden pieces and features will add to the rustic feel of the decorating, this also contrasts to the soft, artistic piece of wall art you are planning to display. You can also choose furniture which has tapestry-like upholstery to compliment similar rugs or your wooden or stone flooring, and accessories such as lamps with metallic, gold or bronze touches.

You are now ready to hang your Michelangelo painting, and while you may not have spent years creating a painted ceiling of artwork, your Michelangelo wall art will be just as breathtaking in its new surroundings.

If you are renovating or building a new home, you can also consult your architect and builder who can help you create fresco wall art using Michelangelo’s designs. Frescos can be hung on an existing wall, but will look much more authentic if they are framed within the wall, in a niche set into the wall itself.

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How to Choose Art for Your Home

2007-10-03T22:02:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants to make their house into a home and the way you go about it will inevitably reflect your own personality, style and taste. You will choose your furnishings, your curtains and your tiles because their looks appeal to you, they make you feel comfortable and they suit your home and lifestyle, so why should your artwork choices be any different?

People think that because they are choosing artwork for their home they need to be an expert and spend thousands and thousands of dollars for ‘good’ art. However choosing good art for your home is not about who painted it and how much it cost you, it is about whether you have connected with the piece.

You need to choose artworks to decorate your home which you are passionate about; you of course need to like the pieces, but you also need to ask yourself if you feel in touch with the art, does it make you think of a favorite memory and do you want it in your home? While you don’t have to ‘get’ the artwork you choose to display in your home, understanding the artist’s motivation can help you connect further with them and their piece of art.

So you will need to get out there and see the artworks which are around, and on your journey through art exhibitions and craft markets, it will be the pieces which stand out in your memory at the end, which are right for you.

If you feel you need more art experience, go to a variety of exhibitions, for example choose an exhibition of works by one artist throughout their career to see if you can identify with where their work has come from and where it is now. Also going to a themed exhibition will give you the chance to identify the ways different artists interpret a particular subject, and then choose which style you like best.

Or if you are looking for some expert advice on which pieces to look for, check out the art choices of the celebrities, as the rich and famous will likely have chosen their pieces on the advice of professional art advisers. Happy hunting!