Artful Home Decor

Wall décor plays a big part in home décor. Homes without wall décor are like women without makeup – ordinary when they could be beautiful. Have you noticed how the loveliest homes are always decorated with wall art? Bare walls are dull, whereas great wall décor gives life and dimension to a home. Fine art paintings, for instance, can instantly transform the ambience of the interiors and enhance your home décor. Why settle for ‘nice’ when you can have warm and inviting, or even rich and stunning?

Experiment
Think of wall décor as playing with an empty canvas. Decorating should be fun, so don’t be afraid to experiment. There are many kinds of wall art, like paintings, multimedia art, giclees, lithographs on porcelain, framed art tiles and collectible plates .The advantage with such art works is that you can always move them around to suit your mood and other requirements. Much easier than changing wall colors or murals.

Budget for Wall Decor
If you want your home to look its best, set aside a budget for wall décor like wall art. Never fall for the temptation of getting a large, cheap poster or art print just for the sake of filling up empty wall space. Art reflects your taste, personality, character and status, so what you choose to display is important. Don’t shortchange yourself - always get something you enjoy and the best you can afford. With careful planning and budgeting, you can easily have home décor you can be proud of.

Choose Wall Décor Colors and Themes Carefully
Select wall art works which match your walls. If you like flexibility, paint your walls in neutral colors, like white or cream, for easy matching. Home décor should have a theme, and this applies to wall décor too. Keep this in mind when choosing wall art.

Display Wall Art Correctly
A good art piece deserves center stage. For best results, hang a large painting, giclee or other fine wall art work with its centre focus at eye level. For greater impact, leave at least one to two feet of clear wall space around it. Less is more, so avoid clutter. Hanging multiple pieces of wall art in a haphazard fashion is messy and awkward for viewing.

Enhance the Value of Your Home
Unique wall art pieces, such as genuine artist’s proofs of lithographs on porcelain plates, can be great conversation pieces, especially if they were created by an award-winning artist. Good art, unlike fads, will withstand the test of time and can even appreciate in value. It pays to be discerning with your wall décor. Beautiful home décor can actually help enhance the perceived value of a property.

Carol
Cherish Collectibles
Home of Fine Art, Collectibles & Gifts by Award-winning American artist Edna Hibel