| Framed art pictures can be incorporated into a living | | | | try finding several others that will complement that |
| room design in a multitude of ways. A bold, bright print | | | | piece and hang them in a series on a single bare wall. If |
| that captures the eye can serve as a focal point, with | | | | you go with a larger print, display it on an otherwise |
| furnishings, colors, and accents all working to | | | | empty wall or in another prominent place, such as |
| complement that piece. Conversely, a landscape | | | | above the fireplace or sofa. |
| painting can provide interest but otherwise be | | | | Other Ideas for Living Room Art |
| assimilated into the overall theme and design scheme. | | | | If you want your wall art to blend in with your living |
| When it comes to living room decor, wall art can really | | | | room decor rather than dominate it, then you need to |
| pick up a room. Here are some tips and ideas on | | | | take a close look at your decor first before you |
| integrating framed art pictures into your living room | | | | purchase your wall art. In this case, the framed art |
| decor. | | | | picture should serve to accentuate the design scheme |
| Framed Art Pictures as Focal Points | | | | and add to the overall feel and look of the room. If |
| Many people choose to design their living room around | | | | your living room is decorated in country-style, then go |
| a single print or series of art pieces. In this case, the | | | | with a simple but colorful print, such as Jo Moulton's |
| wall art becomes the focal point of the room, and the | | | | Red Cupboard. Or for a more traditional decor theme, |
| rest of the room is designed around it. If you choose to | | | | choose a classic landscape like Monet's Chemin Dans |
| go this route, look for a print that's bold and compelling, | | | | Les Bles A Pourville. |
| such as Tony Saladino's Red Cloud II. Here the rich | | | | A great wall art option that lends an elegant yet subtle |
| colors and decisive geometric forms of this abstract | | | | feel to a variety of design schemes is black & white |
| art print can dominate a room and would work well in | | | | photography. For instance, Harold Silverman's Black |
| a modern, art deco, or contemporary design scheme. | | | | and White Morning, with its black silhouetted trees and |
| Or you might go with a vintage fine art print featuring a | | | | barren landscape, can add interest and balance to a |
| brightly colored advertisement from another era, such | | | | rustic decor. On the other hand, if your living room |
| as Leonetto Cappiello's Parapluie Revel. In this case, | | | | reflects an Old World style, accenting the theme with |
| choose a more neutral color scheme for the room and | | | | sepia celestial charts and maps will round out the look. |
| then throw in coordinating red and yellow accents to | | | | Whether you want your art to dominate or accent |
| pull the whole look together. | | | | your decor, framed art pictures add interest and depth |
| If you want your print to serve as a focal point, pay | | | | to any design scheme. Consider your approach before |
| particular attention to size. After all, a 24 x 36 framed | | | | you choose wall art for your living room, as this will |
| print will be much more likely to catch the eye than an | | | | help you create a cohesive look that you can enjoy |
| 8 x 10 one. If you've fallen in love with a smaller print, | | | | for years to come. |