Friday Favorites: Wall Art - Find Your Style

Friday Favorites: Wall Art - Find Your Style
Cathy Hobbs
5/22/2015
Updated:
4/23/2016
The right art can drastically transform the look of a room.
The right art can drastically transform the look of a room.

When choosing wall art, the style of your home, the space you have, and the mood that you are trying to convey should all factor into your decision.

If you’re looking for some tips on choosing art that will brighten up your home, here are some different types of art to help you find your style.

View: <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/25922428/Study-Artwork-contemporary-prints-and-posters">Study Artwork</a>
View: Study Artwork

Paintings

Paintings are a great way to bring color into a room. A high-quality painting can also impact the overall mood of the room. The painting you choose is a matter of personal preference, but make sure the style of painting that you choose will complement the overall design of the room. Abstract, modern art is at home in a contemporary room, while a country or rustic home décor style can benefit from a realistic or scenic painting that is reflective of the area that the design style draws its inspiration from.

View: <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/18396141/Cyan-Design-Anton-Mirror-X-34350-contemporary-wall-mirrors">Cyan Design Anton Mirror</a>
View: Cyan Design Anton Mirror

Mirrors

When choosing the right mirror for a room, it’s important to pay attention to the frame, and choose a style that goes well with the rest of your décor. Also keep in mind frame size. If you have a small space, avoid heavy or thick frames that will quickly overwhelm a small room, making it feel smaller. Spacious rooms can benefit from bolder, more elaborate frames.

View: <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/nova-graceful-metal-wall-decor/1040357706?Keyword=wall+sculptures">NOVA Graceful Metal Wall Decor</a>
View: NOVA Graceful Metal Wall Decor

Wall Sculptures

Wall sculptures can make excellent statement pieces. When choosing wall features, make sure they are to scale with the size of the room. For a large, spacious room, you can use bigger pieces, but a small room will quickly become overwhelmed by pieces that are too big.

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5-time Emmy award winning television personality Cathy Hobbs (ASID) is the founder and creator of Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes™. Cathy currently hosts her own self-branded design television series, Design Recipes, airing on the top rated “PIX Morning News” on WPIX-TV in New York City. Cathy was a finalist on Season 6 of HGTV's Hit Reality Series "DESIGN STAR and most recently served for a year as the green expert for “The Life Improvement Squad” a national campaign with IKEA and O Magazine.
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