Art News — Home Decor Ideas

How to Choose Wall Art for Your Living Room View and Buy Beautiful Hand Painted Wall Art for Living Room Decor >> Choosing art for your living room can be a daunting task, but it can also be an enjoyable experience. This article will provide guidelines on how to choose the right art for your living room, from the size and shape of the art to the colors and themes you want to incorporate. Abstract Art Landscape, Canvas Wall Art Paintings, Mountain Landscape Painting, Custom Landscape Oil Painting The living room is often the first room that guests see when...

I talk (and write) incessantly about creating "collected" rooms; ones that appear to have evolved over a long period of time. To me, achieving a look that floats timelessly from one generation to another isn't about matching periods, woods and finishes; it's about mixing historic elements with contemporary pieces and layering patterns and textures while maintaing a visual hierarchy. One way (among many) that designers create such a look is by placing modern, abstract art among traditional furnishings. The juxtaposition sets the artwork apart, giving it a moment in the sun, without overshadowing the furniture style. The whole room gets...

Whatever your taste in decoration, an element of visual contrast is a great way to make your home more interesting and personal. Something oppositional or unexpected awakens the senses. There are many ways to introduce invigorating contrast into a space, and art is one of the best. Here are some examples where modern art breathes life into traditional rooms. A simple pink circle painting creates a modern focal point and a vibrant contrast to the green walls of this traditional dressing room.Painting by Dawn Arrowsmith, Toomey Tourell Fine Art In this masculine space, a bold and playful abstract painting is...