(collaborative) Many of us like having art in the home. It’s an essential part of furniture that some overlook. Our choices of what we display give visitors a glimpse of our personality and taste. Walls lacking in some form of art display can often affect the look and feel of a room. There are numerous options to choose from including wall art, posters, framed prints and tapestries. Our choices are influenced by our budget, the style, size and colour palette of the art required.
After moving we decided on attempting to be as minimal as possible. But, by not adding any art to the walls we do feel they look bare and need something to add a little atmosphere to the room. So why should we consider having art in the home?
It’s An Investment
Buying an original piece of art can be an investment although it can also be a risk. It has become the latest craze and is great if you are buying a piece that you love. Before you buy, make sure you do your research especially if it is an expensive piece. If you buy something from a young up and coming artist and they “make it” then you could find that piece of art has grown in value considerably. Art doesn’t normally go up in value overnight. You will normally look at a growth in value over approximately a 10 year period. Don’t forget less is more. In some cases, a more expensive piece that is large can work well rather than a number of smaller cheaper pieces. Avoid placing an excessive amount of art in one area. It makes the wall look too busy and stress the mind.
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It Can Add Colour to a Room
A colourful piece of art is a great way to introduce colour into a room which is quite simple and has little colour variety. Alternatively, it can help finish a room as it were, and either add colour or tie colours within the room together.
It Creates a Focal Point
A piece of art strategically placed within a room can create a stunning focal point. This could consist of one piece large enough to fit the space or a few framed prints or abstract tapestries that fit with the theme of the room. The type of art you use an depend on your budget, an original piece will obviously be more expensive than posters, framed prints and tapestries.
It Influences Your Mental Health
Looking at pieces of art can have a positive impact on health and well-being. If you find a piece of art that you have a personal connection with it can improve mental health by reducing feelings of anxiety and depression. A study showed that these individuals benefited equally to those that create art.
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Colours Of Art and Images Can Influence Mood
If you are looking to place a piece within a bedroom, consider pieces that have natural landscape scenes or abstract pieces with soothing colours.. Look at using large pieces and place them directly opposite or over the bed at eye level. Seeing this type of art can trigger the release of dopamine, a chemical messenger that plays a part in feelings of pleasure.
Our choices of what we display give visitors a glimpse of our personality and taste. Walls lacking in some form of art display can often affect the look and feel of a room which is why so many opt to have pieces place around their homes.
Would you Consider Having Art In The Home?
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I am at the point where I have ran out of wall space because I have artwork everywhere! So now I have seasonal sets of artwork, so get to change them regularly and I can still add the odd piece to my collection.
It must look great in your home. I really need so nice pieces here.
Hope u have a very merry christmas and a happy new year
Thanks so much Louise, you too x
For me a wall isn’t a wall unless there is art on it. It really brings so much creative energy and atmosphere to a home. We wouldn’t be without it
It sure does. I bet you have some lovely pieces in your home.
I’ve been re-decorating my home office during lockdown and have bought a number of new pieces of canvas art for the walls and they make SUCH a difference!
They can really help breathe new life into a room and make it far more inviting.
Lockdown has resulted in a lot of home decorating, and wall art has become a key purchase in each room we’ve worked in. We have different art themes in each room, making each room unique.
Ha, it sure has. Art is a biggie. Who doesn’t love a gorgeous piece taking center stage in a room!
I love looking at art! I have two gallery walls, 1 in the living room and 1 in the bathroom and it just adds so much interest. I have my eye on a few posters that I would like.
Posters can be a great addition and a more budget-friendly way to have art at home.
I absolutely agree about mood. I can remember when we were looking to buy our current house, we looked at the house next door and they had a huge piece of very dark art on the wall. It made the room feel really small and cold and not a happy space. I know the house wouldn’t have come with the artwork but it still really put us off that house!
We just have a few small pieces of art displayed from an artist friend.
It is amazing how much of an effect a simple piece of art strategically placed in a room can have.
I totally agree with you art is an investment. Also it is a great way to personalise your space and make the house a home xx
It really can make a big impact.
Art is such a great way to make use of space and there are so many options to choose from.
It is a lovely way to add something interesting or colourful to a room.
I love having artworks at home. Kids art project are one of the cheapest.
They sure are and can make lovely memories.
I’ve got some nice new walls to fill after our extension, just got to find the right piece now
That’s great. Looking through options is half the fun!!!
I love art in my home but mainly have prints. They are a great investment
Prints can be lovely. Unique pieces even better if you can find ones you like.
I love art on the walls. I think it’s a great way to mix up the feel of a room, and whatever you love, it’s always appropriate.
It really does help you create the mood. Mixing pieces around can also be a good idea.
Yes! I would love to have more art in the house. If we ever get extra money, we might have to invest in a piece.
I hope you get to but in the meantime look at posters as they’re a much cheaper option. Unique pieces can be expensive.
It can totally bring colour and life into a room. We love art on our walls!
It can really brighten a room which is great!
There is nothing quite like having some art in the home is there? It always amazes me how much of a difference it can make.
I know what you mean. It can add so much to a room.
I’ve added some artwork to my walls with one dramatic piece per room. It really does create a focal point.
They sure do make great focal points. So many choices for us too.
We love art and have a bunch of it in our home. I love what it brings to the room.
It is great to have a nice collection in your home.
Art is one of the first things we invested in when starting out as a young married couple. So glad we did.
It can be lovely to have a unique piece in your home and a great talking point.
I really love art and it’s been a part of our lives since ages ago. I agree with you in all of this.
Thanks Dennis. It can be a great addition to any room in the home.
I love art! Seeing them makes me feel amazed and inspired. Art is really interesting. Drawing is my hobby and I’m a new learner to painting. I totally consider having art inside the house.
You may even be able to create your own masterpieces to put up in your home!!!!
I love having art in my home. It’s one of the main reasons I bought my own house. I can paint the walls however I want and I can display what ever I want.
It is great to be able to persoanlise the place you live.
I think it’s great to have artwork around the home. I personally love it. It really gives the house a lovely look too.
I think it’s great too. A good way to add colour and make a room more interesting.
I absolutely love having art in my home and sourcing the perfect art pieces too. It really does elevate a home and a touch of personality.
It is fun choosing the perfect pieces!!!
Art in every aspect is really great as this adds a major contribution in making a lasting memory. It’s really a great choice in having art in our house, it attracts a great vibe and for simple reason makes our house look mesmerizing.
It sure does. The options are so varied too.
Totally agree, art does add a level of elegance to your home and it is an investment for the future. It’s uplifting to look at the walls and see the art you love all around.
It can be a great addition to any home.
I am terrible with decorating and love these ideas. It really helpful to use art to get color and design into the home.
It sure can, it’s great for adding some atmosphere into a room.
Yes! Having an artist husband and daughter and an art enthusiast (me), we have our walls full. And also photos I took, it makes the home really personalized…
It is great if you can do it yourself or have a partner that can. You can really get to personalising your home then.
yes I like pictures on my wall too not just photos. It can really brighten up a blank wall which is not my style at all think it can show a persons personality too with the picture itself 😉
It can brighten up an otherwise boring looking room. It can be so much nicer to have pretty art work around the home.
I moved recently, decorated but still haven’t got anything on the walls. I’d love some nice art but the prices for anything great scare me.
Start off with posters initially. You can work your way up x
This was an interesting read, as someone who struggles with my mental health especially this year I may actually try this although I can’t afford an expensive piece whilst i’m not able to work unfortunetly.
A print would be much cheaper but still allow you to have art in the home x
I’d love more art in my house , can instantly make you feel good and make a house feel more homely
It sure can. It is amazing the impact a piece of art can have on us.
I appreciate art. It not only brightens up my space, it brightens up my life
It can really have a positive impact.
I haven’t got enough wall space for all the art I want – I do have a couple of special pieces that raise my spirits so they’re in prime positions!
That’s good to hear. I bet they look amazing!!!
I love picking up prints for my home, it’s such a lovely way to show our personalities in the home
It sure is and you can create a collage with prints or an arrangement depending on what you choose.
I love Disney artwork but just don’t have enough wall space
That’s a shame. It might be time to move things around to make room for some.
With you all the way on this one! I love having pieces of art around the home. Besides pictures I’m very fond of ceramics and metal artwork. As for having an original, sadly that’s entirely dependent on the finances – which don’t stretch to it at the moment. But when I win that Lottery!….
Ha, yes. You can get find alternatives until you are able to afford an original piece. Prices vary so some may be within your price range.
Its strange but as Ive gotten older I really appreciate art and all the work and talent that goes into it! I would love some more art work in my house
We do learn to appreciate more as we get older. It would make a great addition.
I agree that it affects your mental health, and your mental health can also influence the art you buy or create
That’s very true Julia. It’s amazing what we really can create artwise even in our darkest moments.
art really does change the home and the energy within it
It sure does. It can really influence the mood of a room.
I was eyeing art up a few months back lol. It makes a great talking point and can really brighten up a room x
I love the way that artwork can enhance a room!