How to Style & Display Art
Styling artwork in your home can be tricky, and often easier said than done. Artwork in a home can help portray the personality and passions of the people living there. So, it is very important that you choose an art that speaks to you. And once you have done that, you can implement the 4 tips I have provided below about where to display them and how to style them in your home, so you can create that perfectly balanced, effortlessly styled, livable scene that keeps the artwork the star of the show.
ROOM BY ROOM ART STYLING TIPS:
1. Living Room Wall Art
For a living room space with a more formal feel, you can make a big impact by choosing one large statement piece of art to display in a prominent area. But if space is limited (such as in my case), then an art piece with balanced form and function yet stylish and comfortable (eye pleasing) in nature makes the most out of the room. Accessorize the area around the art with the right color and textures such as the fabric of the couch, pillows and throw blankets, drawing inspiration from the art itself.
2. Art for a Bedroom Retreat
The bedroom is meant to be a place of comfort and rest, so consider artwork featuring serene nature scenes that relaxes your mind and releases your stresses. One failsafe look is an oversized piece of wall art directly above the bed. The size of your headboard will determine how much wall real estate you have to work with. If shopping for a new bed, keep this consideration in mind. Since the goal is to minimize clutter in this room, one large statement piece above the bed that calms your mind and lets you unwind should suffice.
3. Welcoming Entryway Art
One of the best places to place a statement artwork in a home is in an entryway or a foyer, so that it immediately catches the eye and attention of anyone who walks through the front door. You can go as bold as you want with the color or the subject matter in the art to add interest to the entryway space, so that it can be a great conversation starter when you’re entertaining guests. When choosing art, size doesn’t matter! Well, not always! As long as the piece itself draws attention instantly, if that’s what the ultimate intention is, as is in this case. So, choose an art for this space that not only welcomes your guests, but also stops them on the path and seizes their attention right away.
4. Stylish Formal Dining Room Art
Formal Dining room is an area in your home where you can refresh the look quick, easy and more frequently. Simply change out a piece of art as per the season or as per your evolving styles through the years. For example, if you have a lot of vintage themed pieces in your dining room decor, put up a vintage inspired art piece on the wall complimenting the other decor, such as these blue and white Chinoiserie inspired vessels. You can also bring a touch of nature to your dining room by adding botanicals. An original painting of a few sprigs of flowers tucked into a vintage Chinoiserie vase, attains that perfect vintage yet delicate look that a formal dining room calls for. Display it on the wall above your buffet alongside an elegant mirror reflecting the Chinoiserie patterns from the vessels placed on the table. It’s a perfect way to flaunt and highlight your cherished antiques during a gathering in your formal dining area.
