lu hillier 3 Step Guide to Styling Art for the Contemporary Home User Guide
- June 1, 2024
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lu hillier 3 Step Guide to Styling Art for the Contemporary Home
3 step Guide
Styling Art for the Contemporary Home Discover how to curate impact, inject personality, and achieve a designer aesthetic with simplicity.
Whether you’re starting with a blank slate or looking to complement an existing decor scheme, art can set the tone and transform a room. Here’s a simple three-step guide to help you master the art of styling and getting your interior on point.
STEP 1:
EXPLORE YOUR SPACE AND FIND YOUR INSPIRATION
Discovering what inspires you is the first – and perhaps most important – step in selecting art pieces that resonate with you and your personal style. Inspiration can come from various sources. Here’s what to consider…
BLANK CANVAS
If you have an empty room, start by finding one inspiring item like furniture, decor, a memento, or a photo to guide your room’s design.
YOUR EXISTING COLOUR SCHEME
If you have a space with a defined style, it’s best to align with it. Consider the materials and colors you want to emphasize, and then search for artwork and framing materials that complement your vision.
CREATE A FOCAL POINT
Arrange furniture to highlight a specific space, starting with a favorite piece. Add soft furnishings or decor. Large spaces can feature a gallery wall or oversized art, while smaller spaces suit pairs of pictures or one strong piece above furniture for impact.
BALANCE THE SPACE
Focus your attention on styling area that are lacking interest. Incorporate a shelf or console table to lean pictures and other decorative items such as books and candles or create a collection of paintings or prints, or one large statement piece.
LOOK FOR INSPIRATION
Pinterest is a great tool to search for types of art, rooms and interior style that you love. Make a collection on there and refer back to that the looking for art pieces and furnishings to recreate that look.
SELECT ART THAT COMPLEMENTS YOUR STYLE
STEP 2: SELECT ART THAT COMPLEMENTS YOUR STYLE
Consider the style you have or what you would like to create the essence of and select pieces that will work to create that look. The art you choose should reflect your home’s design aesthetic…
CONTEMPORARY
Opt for modern elements, simple designs, and a palette that includes blacks, neutrals, or controlled pops of colour.
MINIMALIST
Opt for modern elements, simple designs, and a palette that includes blacks, neutrals, or controlled pops of colour.
MAXIMALIST
Go bold with patterns, colours, and as many of your favourite things arranged together.
RETRO
Select furniture and decorative pieces that reflect style of the ’60s, ’70s, or ’80s for a nostalgic touch.
TRADITIONAL
Match the age or classic style of your building with artwork that compliments
it.
ECLECTIC
Mix and match old and new and alternative decorative items for a uniquely curated look.
NATURAL VIBES
A space filled with plants complemented by wood tones and decorative elements, working well with a color scheme or white palette.
SCANDI
Aim for minimal designs that are spacious, airy, and incorporate light wood
elements.
STYLING WITH CONFIDENCE
STEP 3: STYLING WITH CONFIDENCE
Once you have your space and your style nailed then it’s time to choose your art pieces and style them. Here are some ideas for elements to consider and different arrangements…
FRAMING
Your choice of frame should match your interior decor style. Maximalist or traditional styles may prefer decorative frames, while scandi, contemporary, or minimalist styles can choose simple box frames with or without mounts.
PLAY WITH SCALE
Consider the size of your art in relation to your furniture and room size. Larger pieces can act as a statement, whereas smaller pieces can add subtle intrigue.
MIX IT UP
Complement art with decorative items like books, vases, or plants that don’t compete for attention but enhance the overall look.
GROUP ART IN THEMES
When using multiple pieces, group them by theme, colour, or frame style for cohesion. Gallery walls can be similar pieces or complete mixture of styles and colours. Above all, remember that the art in your home is a reflection of your individuality and tastes. Take your time to find pieces that you connect with and enjoy the process of bringing your space to life with art.
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