How big art pieces can accentuate your living space


By AGENCY

Bedroom art helps to infuse colour and interest. Photos: Handout/TNS

Art helps infuse colour and energy into a space while also serving to anchor a space. Big art can also make a bold statement. From graphic abstracts to black and white photographs, overscale artwork can add pizzazz, interest and colour into nearly any space of the home.

Looking for big art ideas? Here are some top design recipes tips.

Black and white photography serves as an alternative to traditional artwork.Black and white photography serves as an alternative to traditional artwork.

Dos

Do select artwork either first for inspiration or last to tie a colour scheme together.

Do use overscale art to help anchor a space.

Do look for artwork that can help tell a colour story and or is cohesive with an existing design scheme.

Do use black and white photography as an alternative to a painted canvas.

Do hang art in a series when looking to fill larger walls.

Large graphic art provides a modern edge in this living room. Large graphic art provides a modern edge in this living room.

Don’ts

Don’t choose pieces that are too small as they can be viewed as visual "clutter”.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match. For example, gallery walls consisting of artwork of different sizes and shapes are very popular.

Don’t worry about always having to frame artwork. Gallery wrapped artwork is a popular choice for oversized art.

Don’t ignore the opportunity to frame textiles or fabric to incorporate texture.

Don’t avoid mirrors. Placing key pieces of art across from mirrors is a designer hack. – Tribune News Service


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