The most creative part of decorating a house is choosing the decor elements. The range of these is so vast and diverse that most people turn to an interior designer so as not to get lost in the thousands of choices.
However, if you follow a few basic rules, you will be able to do this yourself, without too much hassle.
Of all decorations, paintings are the ones that can have a very big impact on the entire atmosphere of a room. That's why it's very important how you choose a painting for your home.
First of all, if you want a quality painting, a unique one, you need to choose a painting made by a painter.
From what I have observed, when a client chooses a painting, they do it either on impulse, because they really like a painting they have seen and simply must have it, or according to the design they already have in their house. Both options work. If you really like a painting and feel that it conveys something to you, don't worry that it doesn't match your curtains, for example.
The range of colors is so vast that through various tricks, you can create that chromatic balance without giving up the painting you like. To do this, take a look on the internet at Color Wheel, a very good tool that helps you choose the right colors.
Then there are those clients who choose a painting to complement the rest of the decor in the room. I initially guide them all to see the paintings already available in my studio or on my website (silviaeneart.ro), which I create using different techniques and diverse color palettes, precisely so that they have the possibility to choose from several options.
But there is also the possibility that they already have an idea, we team up and together decide what the painting will look like. These are personalized paintings, a very good choice and if you want to give someone a painting. Whichever option you choose, you need to keep in mind the following tips:
Characteristics of a Painting
A painting has three main characteristics that you need to consider: color, which are the shades that make up the painting, the lines of composition, which can be straight, circular, vertical, horizontal, etc., and the size which can vary in any combination you desire.
What is the function of the room?
Are you going to put the painting in the bedroom? Then you need to consider that anything you put in this room needs to express relaxation, tranquility. Usually, a sense of calm is given by cool, desaturated colors, but also warm tones, except for vibrant ones (such as red or orange). You can choose a large painting, placed above the bed, but no higher than eye level.
The lines of composition should be horizontal, static, as they are in a landscape, a calm ocean, but also a portrait. A good choice is also abstract paintings or subtle, romantic watercolor paintings.
If you want to create an atmosphere that gives you energy, like the living room, then choose a painting that expresses dynamism. You can choose a large painting above the sofa, or if you have a blank wall, you can create a gallery of several smaller paintings.
