Is Wall Art Is the Most Important Element In Interior Design?

Wall art is always an afterthought in most home interiors. After the wall has been painted and after the furniture has been placed and artfully arranged artwork finally gets hung on the walls. Well, maybe. Many times purchasing wall art and designing a homes interior is not even thought about at all. But by leaving wall art to the last item on the list are you missing out on a fantastic design opportunity? Many will answer yes and say wall art matters the most in interior design. When chosen correctly it can be the décor for the entire room.

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However, don't worry if you are a little nervous about giving wall art such an important role in your interior decorating plans. Use this article as a guide to select the right decor that fit your space and thus you will have a harmonious interior Claude Monet or Lady Mendl would be envious of.

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An Instant Color Palette Is Created by Wall Art

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Choosing a color palette can be one of the most daunting aspects of designing your interiors. The varying shades of paint available in your local home improvement store can seem unlimited. It can be difficult to narrow the possibilities into the colors that best suit your vision for space.

The best advice is to leave the paint chips behind and instead focus on wall art. Once you find a painting or a wall that you love, you can use this piece as an inspiration for the eventual color palette of your room.

Your first step is to choose two or three shades of wall art that you want to incorporate into your decor. Choose the dominant color as well as some additional shades that you would like to accentuate. Then look for the colors in the items you use to decorate your room.

A Focal Point Is Created by Wall Art

One of the most fundamental principles of interior design is that each room requires a focus. A single design element that immediately gives the viewer a sense of what to expect. It goes without saying that this position can easily be achieved by a large piece of wall art.

Imagine your favorite artwork in your master suite standing proudly or hanging over a fireplace in your living room. A more traditional dining area can be spiced up easily by a creative wall in a gallery or a few tapestries can make a cozy feeling in a sitting area.

The most important consideration when choosing the piece of wall art as the focus of your space is its size. An art piece that is too small is dwarfed by the furniture around, and a piece that is too large appears to overflow. Make sure the wall space available is measured so you know how much space you have.

Texture Is Added By Hanging Wall Art

Remember, not all wall art is the same. While some pieces may be two- dimensional or similar, you should try to find art in a number of different mediums in order to bring a different sense of texture into space.

You should also consider items such as sculptures or shade boxes that can add depth to the room as well as paintings and printings. If your style favors experimental or unusual ideas, a short mixed media installation with screens and digital art might be considered.

These extra parts of texture can help your interiors add much needed visual weight to determine the tone of the room or how it feels. Consider that rough textures make a space feel more intimate and grounded, while smooth textures give the room a sleeker, more detached tone.

Wall Art Adds the Finishing Touches to a Room

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Think about some of the smaller interiors you've seen. Maybe a college or first apartment. It is odd that these spaces felt a bit rough around the edges and unfinished a little. Odds are they also mainly had white walls.

Wall art is the finishing element that can help to connect and make a space feel complete. This little extra touch can take your space from simply looking functional to appearing like an interior design magazine's pages.

The key is to choose an art piece or another wall that matches the decorative style you have already chosen for your room. After that, it's all about choosing the decor that you love and you'll be happy to see your wall hang on for many years.

When you decorate a new space, Wall Art does not have to be the last piece of the puzzle. Actually, it shouldn't be. Wall art is most important in our minds when it comes to interior design. This is because when properly used, your wall hangings can provide an excellent framework to plan the rest of the room.

Follow the steps outlined in this article on how to select and incorporate wall art properly in your interior and you end in a professional design.