The Wow Factor
Did you ever walk into someone's home and look around and
suddenly become embarrassed by your own homes décor?
It just seems that some people are artistically gifted
while the rest of us suffer from some form of artistic
dysfunction. It can be irritating to have to try so hard
just to hang some pictures. But once you get the knack of
things, it is really not so hard and your home's interior
can remind you of those homes with that special Wow factor.
Artwork, by its very nature, is a personal expression and
every individual will receive it on a personal level. Some
paintings just call to you and you simply have to have it
while others just do not make sense. This is true for
everyone, and not just the artistically challenged.
Start Small and Simple
If you are ready to tackle some new and improved decorating
ideas, and ready to start with the artwork that hangs on
your walls, then pick a room and jump right in. It is
usually best to start with your favorite room in the house
simply because this room is probably a place that you
already have a vision, even if it is very small. Most
people have white walls, but if you have a bit more splash
to your room, that will work just fine as well. Start small
and just pick a color scheme. Just like that. Something
that will compliment what is already painted or wallpapered
to the room, but one color that really works for you. It is
okay to be daring and go with reds, greens, blues, or even
yellows and oranges. Often, once we have latched onto a
basic color scheme, us artistically challenged can work
through our dysfunction and move forward. However, part of
our dysfunction is the tendency to over use our color.
Start small, but stay simple.
Let us say we were having a bold day and we picked orange
for our color scheme. We do not need paintings and artwork
that are completely orange. Maybe just one nice piece that
is mostly orange, but the rest should just have a little of
that color reflected in the work.
Themes, Clashes, and Other Artwork Disasters
Rule number one in overcoming artistic dysfunction is never
mix styles and themes in the same room. Some people can get
away with that and it looks fabulous. But we are not so
fortunate and we must keep it very simple. If your orange
room has one lovely impressionist piece in it, then stay
with various forms of impressionist artwork throughout the
room. Some experts say that you should maintain the same
style throughout the entire home. Others say to vary but
only room by room. I am in favor of room by room because I
do not like boredom, and too much repetition is boredom.
Some colors work well with others and other colors are an
atrocious disaster when blended or even in the same state
as another color. I have yet to see a well blended sample
of orange and pink, although I am sure some highly creative
type compiled them beautifully.
If you are not sure, ask. Asking questions and gathering
ideas from other people is the best way to learn. If you
are looking for specific answers then you have to ask
specific questions. Bring a photo and explain that you are
looking for something that will compliment painting well,
not match it. Part of learning the fine art of decorating
with artwork is learning to compliment pieces rather than
match them. You do not have to be pushed in purchasing
something you do not like, but the experience of watching
someone find you a painting that compliments the one you
started with can be very beneficial. In fact, after a few
tries, you may even begin looking yourself, with
confidence. By enhancing your decorating talents step by
little tiny baby step, you will be able to put together
impressive themes and décor without wasting money on
pieces that do not work.
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Choosing the right fine art paintings can significantly
enhance the mood of the room. Professional artists, like
Jerry Carpos from http://www.portraitkingdom.com , help you
choose the right art oil painting for any room in your
house.
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