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Above anything else in a room - art brings all the tangible components including furniture, fabrics and finishes together - but that is only where it begins. Art really contributes to the totality of a space, through creating atmosphere with enhancing the mood and personality of a room. Art presented together in such a way, heightens your senses, making the room a more inviting and inspiring place for you to be in.
For this cohesion to occur, the selection of art that best compliments a room comes about through a careful blending of discernment and paying close attention to your sensory responses to art.
It is important to discover the mood of the space through reviewing its style. The idea here is that art needs to reflect and be in concert with the existing space... to be in harmony with the room style.
It is best to start with thoughtfully observing the context and atmosphere the art will inhabit. Although there are numerous room styles, there are 4 that most will fall within. As a guideline these briefly include:
1. Contemporary rooms that show soft lines and linear shapes in neutral tones that are complete with one overriding bold colour as the feature.
2. Eclectic rooms present a variety of styles and moods through patterns, colours and textures that complement one another.
3. Traditional rooms tend to be classic in style and timeless in appeal. Warm complementary colours and warm wood appeal together present a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
4. Romantic rooms present a more feminine expression with an emphasis on soft, sheer fabrics and light to pastel colours - subtle contrasts of between light and colour and other specialty textured design pieces are central to achieve this feeling and look.
Once the room style has been deciphered, it is time to consider what your preferences are for art. Whether buying original art from a gallery, limited editions prints, reproductions or poster art - the decision of what art to buy is the same.
For this cohesion to occur, the selection of art that best compliments a room comes about through a careful blending of discernment and paying close attention to your sensory responses to art.
It is important to discover the mood of the space through reviewing its style. The idea here is that art needs to reflect and be in concert with the existing space... to be in harmony with the room style.
It is best to start with thoughtfully observing the context and atmosphere the art will inhabit. Although there are numerous room styles, there are 4 that most will fall within. As a guideline these briefly include:
1. Contemporary rooms that show soft lines and linear shapes in neutral tones that are complete with one overriding bold colour as the feature.
2. Eclectic rooms present a variety of styles and moods through patterns, colours and textures that complement one another.
3. Traditional rooms tend to be classic in style and timeless in appeal. Warm complementary colours and warm wood appeal together present a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
4. Romantic rooms present a more feminine expression with an emphasis on soft, sheer fabrics and light to pastel colours - subtle contrasts of between light and colour and other specialty textured design pieces are central to achieve this feeling and look.
Once the room style has been deciphered, it is time to consider what your preferences are for art. Whether buying original art from a gallery, limited editions prints, reproductions or poster art - the decision of what art to buy is the same.
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