It’s a staple of interior design for main surfaces to be decorated in more neutral tones, forming a background that can be enhanced with other elements.
Doing things this way makes it quick and easy to change the feel or focus of the room. Artwork is a great way to achieve this outcome.
For a piece of art to truly stand out, it needs to take centre stage, so other elements need to be low-key, providing little or no distraction. In some ways you’re almost trying to achieve a gallery-like space.
Be daring – use bold prints and mixed media in your artwork to act as an eye magnet.
But if you’re not quite sure you want to be so bold? That’s fine too, as subdued shades and tones can still draw the eye if the rest of the room is quiet enough. Or use lighting to give the pieces prominence.
If you want to spread the love, then you can pick up colours from the artwork and use them to choose cushions, manchester and other items in the room. This brings an overall sense of cohesion to the space.
And when you’re bored with the decor and want a change? Change the artwork. Or even cheaper – rearrange the artwork within the room! That way you can give your space a fresh feel while still keeping the pieces you love.
