These days, when you are thinking of redecorating your home, the first thing you think about is the room. The furniture and accessories may be the backbone of any design, but there is another element that will make or break your interior design as well: the artwork.
Trying to pick out art for a space can be overwhelming. There are so many options to choose from and it can be difficult to know exactly what will work in each space. If you follow these simple guides for choosing art for each room size, however, you can easily find pieces that are perfectly suited to your tastes. Let’s take a look at each room size and find out what works best!
If you are trying to decide what art to buy for a home, it can help to think about how the art will look in each room. Some pieces of art are better suited to some spaces than others.
Tiny Space
If you have a tiny space, like a bathroom, then you want something that won’t overwhelm the space. One idea is to choose an abstract piece of art that will blend into the background and let your eye focus on the colors around it.
Ideas for tiny spaces:
-A small painting or print in black and white
-A photograph that is minimalist, with few colors
-A small sculpture
Medium Space
If you have a medium sized space, like a bedroom or living room, then choose an art piece that won’t dominate the room but still has character. It needs to be big enough to make an impact but not so big that it takes over the room. It also needs to fit with the architecture of the space and make sure that it doesn’t clash with other furniture or accents in the room.
-A big painting or print
-A large sculpture that has some color but isn’t too vibrant
-No matter how large your space, if there is a lot of furniture in it you should hang
Designing your first home can be a very exciting time. It is also a major decision and a rather big investment in your future. When looking at furniture and decor, you need to ask yourself the question “Will this piece work for me now, but most importantly will it work in the future?”
We look to art as the main focal point of any room. With this in mind it is important to choose art that will not only fit into your home now but also down the road.
The first room to think about where you want to display your art is the dining room. This is typically one of the larger rooms in homes and can accommodate larger pieces of art like paintings or sculptures. It is generally best to place these pieces on walls that have windows or French doors looking out onto a backyard or patio.
Dining rooms are typically smaller than other rooms in a house and make great spots for galleries of framed photos or family heirlooms. If you are displaying photos, remember to group like sizes together, block out similar colors and patterns, and choose frames that match the style of art.
Another thing to consider when picking out art for your dining room is how well it will blend with your table setting. The overall color scheme should match, so you
Sculpture is a great choice for art for the home. It can be a standing figure, it can be a bust, or it can be a small piece atop a fireplace mantel. Sculpture brings people together. It’s better to have two pieces of sculpture than one piece in the room.
Never use two pieces that are the same. If they are close together, they will battle with each other. Also don’t put any two pieces next to each other that are artistically similar. A sculpture of a woman shouldn’t sit next to another woman with her arms outstretched, for example.
Taller sculptures should go in more open spaces, while shorter ones should be placed in tighter spaces such as corners and against walls. The taller works will draw the eye upward and make a room feel larger than it is; the smaller works will make the eye look down and make a room look smaller..
The first step in designing a room is figuring out what style you want.
When decorating a small space, the best way to do this is to go with a theme. This can be anything from “neo classical” to “70s modern” to “country cottage”. The key is that all of the decor has similar colors, textures and styles. This will create a cohesive look that never feels cluttered; it’s clean and fresh.
To make an eye-catching design, let one thing be the focal point of the room. In small rooms this can be anything from a large painting or sculpture to the bed or couch. It doesn’t have to be big, but it should be something that catches the eye right away.
Four Kinds of BUYERS:
1. TOP DOWN BUYERS: These buyers read the magazine and ads. Many times they are collectors who have a particular style they want to add to their collection. They are more likely to buy art that is represented in “Art in America” or “ARTnews.” Sometimes they will commission an artist directly, but more often than not, they work with a gallery or an agent.
2. BOTTOM UP BUYERS: This kind of buyer looks at a lot of art, usually in group shows. These buyers are more likely to purchase art for their own enjoyment. If you have any kind of representation, these are the people who will purchase your work if it “speaks” to them. Usually the artwork that speaks to them is not what the top down buyers are looking for.
3. EXPERIMENTAL BUYERS: These buyers might be interested in your work but they don’t really know what they like yet! They want to look at a lot of different styles and then decide which direction they want to go with their purchases. Experimental buyers might be working with a curator, or just getting ideas from galleries and other artists through word of mouth or by attending openings and events that showcase different
An album cover is the first impression of a musician’s work. It is the essence of your music, reflecting what you are all about in one visual statement. The cover also sets the tone for the overall look and feel of your album. This is why it is so important to get your cover art right.
The cover should be designed by a professional who can make your music come alive on the cover and capture its essence. You want to stand out in a sea of mediocrity, so choose an artist who can help you achieve this. A professional will ensure that the artwork fits into your genre while still standing out as unique and creative.
You need to think about not just the cover but also other artwork that will appear on the inside of your CD case, posters, and t-shirts, etc. Choose an artist who will work with you on this collateral material as well**
When planning your CD layout, decide how much space there will be for graphics, type and color**
Scenario 1: You would like a lot of color art or photos on the CD itself (front & back covers), and you want to use a smaller font size for track titles and band name on back**
Scenario 2: You want to use more font size for
