Inspiration and Motivation Can be Found In The Colors of Your Art Prints
It can sometimes be a daunting task the idea of decorating the home or office. We all like to think we are up for the challenge of it and for some of us, we are. But if you feel you need help you are not alone. I think the majority of us don't even know where to begin!
The answer may lie on your walls! Your favorite painting or art prints! If you were to hire a designer to come to your space, he or she may ask you what you have in your home (or office) that you really like and why. This is so that he or she can really get a feel for what is important to you as far as color and style. For those of us that want to do it by ourselves, doing this is a good place to start.
When choosing colors for a wall, remember this; lighter colors can make a room look bigger while the opposite is true for dark colors. Dark colors can make a room look smaller. It is often best to make one wall darker with the rest having lighter colors.
Over the years, one's sense of style can change. This can come about for many different reasons. It can come about from a favorite trip where the culture and style is different from our own. Buying new pieces from afar can inspire us to change our style simply because we love the colors and textures of something different.
When you are redesigning a space, being a little eclectic can really enhance a space. It doesn't mean you want to have everything mismatch; only one or two key pieces will do just nicely. Everything the same can be somewhat boring.
Color and Style are so vital to design, that you can't have one without the other. I've recommended using art prints as inspiration but really you can use just about anything to inspire you to create the environment you want to be in.
Good luck!
Published October 23rd, 2007
Filed in Beauty