Artwork is an important part of decorating your home. We use it to set a mood, add an accent or simply because we like it. Artwork can add a finishing touch to a space or it can be the inspiration for a design but it is important to know how to find the perfect piece […]
Have you ever walked into an art gallery and begun to melt like one of Dali’s clocks? Dance like a Keith Haring figure? Contemplate like Rodin’s thinker? Clasp your face and drop your jaw like Munch’s The Scream? Like most, we love art in the home. It’s a great way to capture your personality and creativity and […]
My default decoration above a mantel is typically a shapely statement mirror, and I’ve hung one in my living room for some time. Over the years I’ve also styled a mantel with art (in winter, summer, and fall), and still I love the large scale vintage art that hangs above my family room fireplace. Below are eight simple ideas for styling a mantel […]
Landscape art is typically described as a painting or photograph in which the subjects are of nature. While every artist has his own style of creating landscape art, this genre is typically grouped into three categories: representational, impressionistic and abstract. Each style has its own characteristics, varying with colors, lighting and props placed in the […]
The ‘Wiki-people’ defines the art of painting as “the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface” Well, how can anyone make that any simpler! But, is art painting as simple as it sounds? To be fair, it never is and never was. The art of painting is evolving incessantly. The way artists […]
Modern decor can be a tricky style to pin down because it can have many different undertones and influences. From art deco-tinged to modern design with a neutral-leaning, Scandinavian flair, modern design and decor is not as clear cut as it may seem. Even so, there are a few key elements of modern decor that carry throughout all […]
written by GABRIELLE SAVOIE Interior designers spend their lives studying the little details that make a room perfect. Just like a beautifully directed movie, a well-decorated living room is at once engaging and impressive, familiar and safe. And sometimes, what is off in our own living rooms can be difficult to pinpoint. To shed some light on the most […]
People in their twenties and thirties are embracing what was once their granny’s decor style and reclaiming it as a hip new take on home styling, known as grandmillennial or granny chic. The style itself combines the comfort that we find at the end of a biscuit tin at our grandparents’ place with the sleek […]
You may think that picking your bedroom wall decor is the final finishing touch. However, the design you select for your walls can set the tone and style for the entire room – from calming and minimalist to dramatic or fantastical. Awaken your bedroom’s look with these twenty great wall decor ideas, making it a […]
Who among us isn’t triple checking our bank statements and telling ourselves to cut back on spending? Somehow, it doesn’t stop us wanting to revamp our home and enjoy a fresh new look though. But don’t worry – it is possible to make changes without spending a fortune! To maximise your bang for buck, try these easy […]