Building a home is a very special moment for a person. While putting a home together, several important decisions need to be taken. The whole look and feel them itself is a piece of art. Several thoughts come together to enhance the vision. What color scheme should be the dominating one? How should each room be designed? That furniture and what material should be used and what kind of accessories should be added to enhance the home’s beauty? All these are harrowing and huge decisions in themselves.
Nothing makes a house feel more like a home than an enticing display of contemporary art. Not only can carefully selected artwork add personality to your decor, it can enhance your home’s interior design by adding layers and visual interest. With such a huge selection of paintings, fine art prints, and sculptures available, it can be overwhelming trying to find that perfect piece.
When it comes to accessorizing your walls, the obvious choice is hanging a piece of art on it as it puts finishing touches to the dream space. It could be a frame, a print or even an exclusive painting. If an interior designer is the one taking that call then the decision will be based on the art that fits the decor of the house. If one is self-designing, then the decision could be on how the piece of art affects you. For someone who is a collector or curator, the decision could also be basis the valuation and value of the painting. Hence, the decision of what art should be displayed is a combination of its effect on the viewer as well as its asset value. The beauty of choosing modern art for home is that it fits right into the theme of the house. If the house is on a traditional or an Indian theme then art pieces that have a certain kind of Indian feel to them can be integrated. If the interior is more modern or minimalistic then an art with more global appeal can be chosen.
While choosing the kind of art for home, it is important to define the objective for the same. The safest bet for art at home could be modern art. The reason modern artworks is because it is based on impressionism and isn’t specifically defined and hence both, stands out and blends in as needed.
Art doesn’t necessarily have to be a passive display. Some unique art pieces also double as 3D artworks that go beyond those boring old paintings and actually breathe life into plain, white walls. From custom pieces in copper and silver to vintage artwork that adds to your home’s industrial style, the choices are indeed countless. The displayed art could be either a functional art piece or just a simple frame that is displayed. Functional art is a plethora of creatively conceived practical objects. Having a piece of a functional art lets you embed the art into your daily life as well. Some of the forms of art that can be in your home include:
1- Paintings and drawings:
Paintings
This is art in its simplest form. It could involve several techniques and forms in itself. It could be oil on canvas, watercolor or any other medium. It could also be directly painted on the wall itself.
Abstract paintings can leave you truly stumped, and while studying some of the experts in abstract painting can help, it still seems a challenge at the best of times. But do not let that stop you from picking a stunning piece of wall art with a style that you love. Abstract art comes in many forms that include the mesmerizing ‘color field’ paintings with their sweeping hues to the incredibly popular creations that borrow from Picasso’s cubism.
2- Prints
Print is the fresh mint
If paints aren’t something you are keen on then you could display the prints that are either a replica of a famous art piece or are exclusively created for a home. Modern print is sure to hold the attention of your guests while offering endless interpretations every time you see it!
3-Clocks
Art in time saves nine
No matter how digital we get, clocks will always be a part of our homes. An aesthetically designed clock for your wall or table does its bit to include art into your lives.
What defines clock art is a question that comes up with a wide range of answers – varied variety and tastes, and almost no two people in the world ever entirely agree on the same thing. Yet, we all instantly recognize a beautifully done clock art as soon as we see it. It captivates us, holds us with its uniqueness and beauty, and fills our hearts with joy.
4- Furniture
Art makes fun-iture
Amongst all the functional art items the furniture is the most interactive one. This, at some levels, justifies the investment in art. They are these unique pieces that also can be used in the daily life. Some kind of functional art pieces include tables, chairs, shelves, bookshelves, cabinets, and units. Essentially, every piece of furniture can become a piece of functional art if it is conceptualized and created by an artist.
And much like an iconic piece of wall art or a dazzling new shade of paint, furniture art can instantly transform the ambiance of a room and elevate it to an entirely new level. While our taste in art may vary, we can all agree that it is the perfect way to enliven a boring home!
What do you think?