Art is the beautiful icing on the cake in any home. It’s a perfect way to add extra personality and really make the space feel true to yo. So it makes sense to spend some time considering which pieces you want to display. There’s no single list of rules set in stone for how to choose art for a living room, so you have plenty of options at your fingertips. Looking for some inspiration?
Choose Your Own Adventure
What’s the overall effect you’re going for in you living room? How do you want it to feel? Would you like to see neat rows of similar works, or do you want to arrange eclectic gallery walls that showcase a variety of works? Either approach can work with any style of art and decor – you can create a breathtaking gallery wall with antique paintings or choose a refined collection of modern art prints to display in a clean grid.
Find Your Starting Point
Do you have a painting, print or photograph that you absolutely love? If you have some treasured pieces in hand, you’re already off to a great start. If not, find something that speaks to you, something that encapsulates how you want the rest of the room to feel, or even something that brings a smile to your face. Whatever you choose, this piece can be the anchor point that you can use as the foundation for your new collection. You can coordinate any new art and decor you pick out with your existing artwork. Whether you want to make an eclectic or a cohesive display, an anchor piece ensures a cohesive end result that speaks to your unique personal style.
If you need a little guidance to create a cohesive group of works, just pick an element from your anchor piece and look for artwork that carry that through. Another great way to tie your pieces together is to frame them in the same materials. A cluster of geometric lithographs feels more united when framed in uniform stainless steel frames, for example.
Go Solo
You can also make a big impact in your living room by choosing one large statement piece to display in a prominent area. From the space above your sofa to the wall immediately facing the entrance to the room, there are lots of great places to put a single, large work of art. Whether it’s a photograph, painting or wall sculpture, the large piece you choose can also be one that reflects your design priorities in terms of color, presentation and style. Consider leaving the other walls bare and bring in plenty of textured decorative objects to display on shelves and tables to maximize your statement piece’s impact.
Practical and Perfect
Sometimes, the best living room art ideas balance form and function to create stylish, comfortable spaces that make the most of each room. For example, if your living room is a little bit dark because it doesn’t get as much natural light, you can use mirrors and sculptural lamps to add both decor and brightness to the room. If your living room is on the smaller side, you might focus on picking out small, impactful pieces that add a lot of decoration and still look great scaled into the space. No matter what you’re working with, staying practical can make the finished artwork layout fit seamlessly.
Follow Your Heart
Ultimately, it’s your happiness that matters most. However you choose to go about selecting wall art for your living room, focus on the decorative objects and artwork that bring you joy. If you love the look of a simple black and white photograph, use that as a jumping-off point to find a collection of gorgeous pictures for your walls. If you want to create a fun, vibrant feel in a living room that you intend to use for parties and cozy gatherings of friends, you might want to pick out some colorful prints with a sense of humor. It’s all about what you want – feel free to follow your heart!
Month: May 2020
The benefit of wearing special workout clothing
The latest Victoria University study for the female activewear market showed that our workout clothes may be more beneficial for the health than staying in everyday clothes. The research found that women who put on exercise gear – regardless of whether or not they plan to exercise or are involved in sport – are more encouraged to do beneficial physical activity.
With workout clothing nowadays being wardrobe staple for both fitness enthusiasts and style-conscious fashionistas, it’s proper to know all the pros of wearing the right exercise clothes inside and outside of the gym.
COMFORT MATTERS THE MOST
Do you remember when we talked about choosing the right workout leggings before? The main conclusion of that post was that you just need to find a comfortable, well fitted pair of leg wear that will allow you a freedom of movement and prevent skin irritation. It’s pretty much the same for other exercise clothes. Loose activewear may catch on equipment, overly tight one may restrict your range of motion.
FIRM SUPPORT
The workout clothes are made to add support and make exercising a bit more comfortable. Only ladies will get this one – a well-fitted sports bra is a must have if you’re planning on doing high-impact exercises. But nothing gives a great support for your legs as the old good leggings. And if they are uniquely printed and versatile at the same time, you have a win-win situation when it comes to the gym and the brunch time after that.
MOISTURE CONTROL
We all get super sweaty sometimes when we train. The cotton absorbs sweat easily and retains moisture leaving you feeling wet, heavy and clingy. On the other hand, the sweat-wicking ability of the light, breathable, special exercise clothing will keep you 100% dry. The excess moisture diminishes from your skin, leaving your body feeling fresh, dry and comfortable both throughout your most intense workout sessions and post-workout. Not only that, these help you stay cooler in the heat of summer and warmer during winter. Should we mention what fabric you should consider wearing next time when you head outside the gym, the weather is hot, and you have to run errands around town?
IMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATION AND POST-RECOVERY
It’s simple biology: while you’re revving up your calorie burn, the blood pumps oxygen to the muscles, lactic acid builds up as a by-product – that’s how our body works, often causing pain, fatigue and cramping. Thanks to the benefits of workout clothing the blood flow is stimulated and therefore lactic-acid build up is reduced. Activewear may assist in improving performance and muscle recovery.
This is especially practical if you prefer wearing the same workout garments that are super stylish during your regular everyday activities as well, as you may not only prevent alleviate injuries associated with sudden, uncontrolled movements, but reduce the stiffness and strength loss you get 24 to 72 hours after the workout, decrease the general body soreness – and speed up your recovery time!