A Room Design Guide
The living room, a sanctuary where comfort and art come to life in perfect harmony. It is in this room that style comes to life in a combination of personal expression and design. As much as the wall art needs to look amazing, if it doesn’t mesh well, people might avoid the living room.
Rather you have guests over or you want a comfortable place, the correct pieces are needed to tie the room together. The main goal is to blend personal style, interior elements and psychological factors, this guide will focus on unlocking the greatest potential for a room.
The process of choosing the correct art is so much more than meets the eye because every part works together to form a cohesive look. Let us explore the steps that are used to take art from just ‘looking nice’ to being the premier art expert.
Understanding the Essence of Wall Art
Before breaking down all of the various components, it is important to have an understanding of what Wall Art pieces are. These parts include various design factors that work together.
- The Power to Evoke: The most effective art works are the ones that can bring emotion to the people. Is it the color? Is it the design? Wall art should draw from the heart and to express meaning into the viewers that are looking at the art.
- Creating a Focal Point: Wall Art has a powerful function in being able to design a room to have a core focal point. When planning on what art is desired, it is important to choose art that will be the central part for your room. The goal of a space should be to grab attention from all and to make them want to look at the core focal point.
- Balancing a Wall with Composition: Wall art is not only used for design purposes but it needs to work in a practical sense. To truly bring a design to life, one has to harmonize a variety of colors, sizes, shapes and balance so that everything comes together in the best fashion.
These principles serve as the guiding lights so that people don’t aimlessly select an image, the right one will be needed to bring everything to life!
Choosing Styles to Evoke Design
When it comes to the heart of any room, the art pieces will play the biggest role in bringing together design and personality. Not only does the art work need to be blended well, but it will also allow for a personal touch.
- Abstract: By focusing on design, form and shape, abstract comes to life to create pieces for people that seek more from the art. The art has the ability to create a unique dynamic that will also stir the emotion. In the living room, using an abstract piece to take on a focal point allows for others to think what the art might mean to them.
- Landscapes: For art that is nature driven and serene, these pieces allow for an open space to feel more relaxed and to bring feelings of warmth. Using Landscape art in a space is a great way to keep the mood and to bring an expression of nature.
- Portraits: Classic, elegant and sophisticated these pieces create an interesting story telling moment that will spark the design factor for a room. By highlighting a focal point or the history, art works bring together a beautiful and creative piece.
- Modern: Minimalist and contemporary, these art works make a strong impression in combining with an interior and architectural setting. Modern settings play with color, simplicity and visual stories that take the focal point on its own.
These themes take in a whole new design and allow for people to express what they want from art!
Tips on Integration
These next tips are designed to help give a deeper understanding and appreciation of wall art. What will be discussed are:
- Scale and Ratio: The scale of the wall and the proportions are important in designing a piece. Measure and think about how everything will come together in an aesthetic balance for the viewers.
- Color Palette: What kind of vibe do you want to give in a room? You can use colors from a similar place on the color wheel to create a serene feeling. Or you can use opposing colors to cause dynamic impressions in a room.
- Framework and Design: Framework does so much more than meets the eye, they also help express more depth for an aesthetic vision. Choosing from frames, prints, design choices these all amplify not only the room, but also the art work itself.
These frameworks all culminate together to create the perfect art experience.
The most important thing to remember is to have fun. It is important to blend personality with a creative theme. Design all depends on creativity but when done right it turns into an exceptional art piece.
Conclusion:
Wall art is so much more than what meets the eye, but you have to know what makes art more powerful. By blending design, themes, and the best frameworks, the art brings together the heart and design into a functional part for the viewer.
What design are you on the hunt for? Check out Wallores Gallery now to see how a variety of creations has the power to bring art into the heart.