All homes reflect the families and individuals who live in them. Some homes are full of antiques, and others are spare and modern. There are people who profess not to care anything about their surroundings, and make it readily apparent. Then there are individuals who would like to create interesting and inviting living spaces, but don't know where to start. For those homeowners, designers suggest beginning with a focal point, like Impressionist prints and working the rest around them.
If you aren't able to start from scratch in a living or family area of your house, look around at the color scheme you already have. You may not even realize you have developed a particular color palette, but you probably have. There are certain shades and tones of particular colors that each individual leans toward.
When you are looking at wall art, you need to consider the color palette in the painting and decide whether or not it will be complementary in your living space. The colors don't have to be an exact match, in fact it is better when they are not. You do want them to be in the same tone though.
Some people are very familiar with Impressionist painters and their works. Others may not know anything about the artists. The library is an excellent source for those who are interested in doing some research about the art period in question before selecting an expensive print. Personal taste should dictate your choice. You might find you love Monet's water lilies and build your design around one of his works.
Hanging art in a room should be done with some thought and care. It can make all in difference in whether or not your room comes together when you are finished. The configuration of the space may determine the height and juxtaposition you choose. If you have a fireplace with an interesting mantel, you might decide to hang your principal piece above it to draw the eye's attention to that particular area of the room.
You should feel free to have fun with the artwork you choose and make a statement too, if you want to. An individual who loves ballet might enjoy having Degas prints in an office or exercise room. Feminists can choose to support women artists and still pick art from the Impressionist period. The work of Mary Cassatt is a good choice.
If there are other people living in your house, you should take their tastes and interests into consideration when you are choosing prints and designing living area. Going to extremes with a room theme may make others uncomfortable. You will probably get tired of something like that fairly quickly as well.
Although a lot of Impressionist works are extremely famous and easily recognized by many, you can choose to select a lesser known piece that you like and see if your guests can figure out who the artist is. Decorating walls with good prints can make for interesting conversations.
If you aren't able to start from scratch in a living or family area of your house, look around at the color scheme you already have. You may not even realize you have developed a particular color palette, but you probably have. There are certain shades and tones of particular colors that each individual leans toward.
When you are looking at wall art, you need to consider the color palette in the painting and decide whether or not it will be complementary in your living space. The colors don't have to be an exact match, in fact it is better when they are not. You do want them to be in the same tone though.
Some people are very familiar with Impressionist painters and their works. Others may not know anything about the artists. The library is an excellent source for those who are interested in doing some research about the art period in question before selecting an expensive print. Personal taste should dictate your choice. You might find you love Monet's water lilies and build your design around one of his works.
Hanging art in a room should be done with some thought and care. It can make all in difference in whether or not your room comes together when you are finished. The configuration of the space may determine the height and juxtaposition you choose. If you have a fireplace with an interesting mantel, you might decide to hang your principal piece above it to draw the eye's attention to that particular area of the room.
You should feel free to have fun with the artwork you choose and make a statement too, if you want to. An individual who loves ballet might enjoy having Degas prints in an office or exercise room. Feminists can choose to support women artists and still pick art from the Impressionist period. The work of Mary Cassatt is a good choice.
If there are other people living in your house, you should take their tastes and interests into consideration when you are choosing prints and designing living area. Going to extremes with a room theme may make others uncomfortable. You will probably get tired of something like that fairly quickly as well.
Although a lot of Impressionist works are extremely famous and easily recognized by many, you can choose to select a lesser known piece that you like and see if your guests can figure out who the artist is. Decorating walls with good prints can make for interesting conversations.
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