Interior designers are notorious for understanding how to put seemingly average pieces together and bringing a stunning appearance to the whole space. However, the trick is often devoted to one, singular item. They pick out one item to design the entire room around and it is not always a chair or quirky ottoman. Sometimes it is a piece of art.

Allow your favorite art piece to set the tone for the space. This method of choosing art for your living room allows the art to become the centerpiece. Starting from the beginning with your art piece allows optimal freedom of expression through additional furnishings and overall décor. It also allows the art to remain as a focal point instead of an afterthought.

Art for you Living Room

Art is not something that can be standardized. One person’s perception of what is beautiful may not match up with another’s, but there is no wrong answer to what art actually is. Your living room should reflect your individual style and if you purchase a piece of art that does not match your style, it can be reflected in the space. Buy what you love and forget about the opinions of others. Where it is true you will have some visitors that do not like a piece, the space is ultimately yours and you should give yourself the ability to view art you are passionate about in your own home. Art is never a bad investment, so find your preferred style and go for it.

How expressive do you want your living room to be? Buying art is about how the piece makes you feel and the emotions it brings to the space. Your living room is a place to relax, but also entertain friends and family, so find pieces that portray the mood you want in the space. If you are a little quirky, more eccentric pieces are ideal. If you want to portray a more laid back, relaxed environment, choose cool hues of colour. Take time when shopping for art for your living room and explore the moods and impressions art gives you.

The top art showrooms in the world display some of the best pieces from popular artists, but they have something different than the average homeowner. Showrooms invest in specific lighting to display pieces of art at their best. It might not seem that important, but lighting can drastically enhance or distract from subtle nuances in artwork.

Before purchasing a piece of artwork, note what lighting is used within the display. It is perfectly acceptable to ask the showroom what lighting is used to display the piece. Matching lighting in your living room will enhance the appearance of the piece and ensure the same feeling you had when viewing the art is the same at your home as well.

Discover Art

Not all pieces of art have to be framed, but a complementary frame can drastically enhance the appearance of most artwork. The other important aspect to frames is the protection they provide. A lot of families of small children tend to avoid purchasing high end art for fear of it getting broken. However, framing the piece can help set your mind at ease. A framed piece of art can withstand the rigors of family life better than one that is open to the world. Choose a frame that works with similar colours in your living room to help bring it all together seamlessly.

Finding the right pieces of art for your living room does not have to be complicated. Essentially, it all comes down to what you like. Picking art is just like choosing other pieces of furniture in the room. Use art pieces as backdrops for your larger pieces of furniture. Hang artwork just above the back of your couch to avoid potential damage to the piece. Artwork can also work well above fireplaces, but in this particular area, you will definitely want to invest in a frame. Art makes a living room feel more inviting and when you find the right pieces, your personality will come through. Never be afraid of an art purchase. There is no right or wrong way to buy what you love.

Framed Artwork