You keep looking at your empty walls, and you wonder when you are going to actually do something about it. We have all had that thought, but how do you proceed? Maybe you put some filler art on a wall just to keep it from being stark. Again, I have done that.
What you really need is something that describes you! Something that tells others what you care about. You love nature and you love animals, but how do you work that into your decor? How can you find something to match all your decor? That really is a tough question, and only you can answer that fully, but I have outlined several ideas that I use and experts recommend for your living space.
What Describes You the Most
First, I want you to think about what you love the most about the natural world, and what defines you as a lover of nature. This is the first step in realizing what will fit your needs. I see this as the most important. For me, it is being face to face with animals that really gets my creative juices flowing. That is where I choose to live. I want the impact, and I want people to see that impact in my living space and my art. The image below, describes me the most as a image maker, and this seems effective in my living area. The face to face engagement of this bear really fits my style.
What Reinforces Your Living Areas Colors
Notice, I did not say what matches your colors. Matching color for color is not the most important aspect to consider. Does it compliment your living area? Nate Burkus, a professional designer, has this to say, "I prefer mixing and matching in order to achieve a coherent result." (www.mydomaine.com, 2019). For example, maybe you stick to similar wooden frames or modern frames to complement each other, your walls and your furniture.
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Did you Forget the Bathroom and Kitchen?
I can't drive this point home enough. The bathroom is the place where many visitors will need to retreat to at some point during their visit. Personally, I like to see upbeat colors in both the bathroom and kitchen. For the nature lovers, I think bird photographs make a great compliment to these rooms. Every room in your home should be decorated with artwork. Each room can be themed and I think should.
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Consider decorating with a metal print. These prints have depth and are high gloss. They are very popular right now and can really add to an existing room's presence, as well as be a great conversation starter.
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| Metal print of a cardinal on a plum branch |
Lastly, when you can't figure out what single piece can make or break a room, consider a photo wall. This is where you take several smaller pieces built around a theme to make a cohesive arrangement. These can take a bit for thought, but what a way to express yourself with many images.
I hope you can see where adding nature images to your home decor can make a difference. So often, I visit nature and animals lover's homes and yet the decor does not show such an important aspect of their lives. Use the online tools that are available in the above links to visualize what it will look like in your home! You can even use the cell phone tools to show the art on YOUR wall. https://matt-cuda.pixels.com/featured/pine-forest-matt-cuda.html?product=framed-print
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