What is important to consider before choosing a painting?
A painting is not just a decorative element. With its help you can:
- Place accents in space, highlight one or another zone.
- Create the finishing touch after renovation.
- Improve the psychological and emotional state of family members.
Even if the painting fits perfectly into your interior, but you don’t like it, it’s best to refuse to buy it. Pay attention to the works of other artists made in the same style.
In order for a painting to look harmoniously in the interior of your home, it is not necessary to purchase a work of art. It could be a small painting painted by an unknown artist. When choosing a painting, pay attention to the subject. It should fit harmoniously into the overall design of the room.
Living room
This is a great place to place city landscapes, abstract paintings and the most daring solutions. In this case, a lot depends on the overall design style of the room. For example, in a classic living room you can even hang a portrait. A lot depends on the tastes of the apartment owners themselves.
Bedroom
A quiet and cozy place designed for relaxation and sleep. There is no place for bright motifs, abstractions, dark paintings, etc. in the bedroom. Images of nature, animals, birds, etc. are suitable for this room. Canvases with sunsets and water surfaces look very beautiful in the bedroom interior. In general, the chosen picture should evoke a feeling of harmony and comfort.
Hallway
The hallway can be called the “face” of your home. Bright and abstract paintings that attract the eye are suitable here. By the way, paintings depicting actions are perfect for placement in the hallway: running, dancing, flying, jumping, etc.
Kitchen and dining room
Complex ornaments and gloomy motifs are also inappropriate in the kitchen and dining room. Canvases with images of fruits, fresh harvests, beautiful dishes, flowers, etc. are best suited for these rooms. Drawings should evoke positive emotions and appetite.
Children's
The best option for placing in a nursery are images of cartoon characters or characters from your favorite films. If the child is big enough, when choosing a painting for his room, be sure to take into account the opinion of the little owner. Regardless of the age of the child, you should refuse to buy paintings with scenes of violence or horror.
Cabinet
The atmosphere of the office should be conducive to fruitful work. That is why there is no place for bright paintings that can distract attention. It is best to place images of mountains, forests, nature, etc. in the office. The canvas itself should be placed behind your back.
It is necessary to choose a painting for your home based not only on your own preferences and tastes, but also on the overall interior design. The canvas should be in harmony with the surrounding objects and complement the space.
If you want to place paintings or reproductions of famous artists in your home, you should not combine them with other decorative elements.
Modern paintings for interior
Today there are many different styles in painting. But it’s the author’s paintings that are truly valued. Despite the high cost, art connoisseurs want to purchase just such paintings, not for the sake of solidity, but more because these paintings seem to “breathe” and “live” next to their owners.
- When you want to add modernity and novelty to your interior, then you should pay attention to posters.
- You can independently select the picture you like on the Internet and transfer it to a flash drive.
Using photo printing and image processing programs, specialists will print the image onto any medium, be it paper or fabric.
How to choose according to color scheme?
In addition to the plot, when choosing a canvas, it is very important to pay attention to the color scheme. To avoid dissonance, the colors used in the painting should be combined with the colors in the interior. If you wish, you can play with contrast, but in this case it is important to be careful and not overdo it.
Remember that contrasting colors should also be combined with the basic colors of the interior. To do this, use the Itten circle.
It's also worth remembering a few tips:
- The painting should not blend in with the color of the wallpaper or paint.
- If the canvas has a frame, it can be the same tone as the walls themselves.
- Consider the location of the canvas. Remember that some colors can have a direct effect on your mood. For example, dark paintings are inappropriate in a nursery.
When choosing a painting that will harmoniously blend with the surrounding space, it is important not to overdo it. Otherwise, the canvas will merge with the wall and become “invisible”.
Fashionable trends in painting
Today, the fashionable trend in room design is a natural, natural style, but styles such as minimalism, Mediterranean motifs and textures also do not lose popularity.
- Minimalism is a common style. It has not lost its relevance for several years. There are several characteristic features of this style: severity, conciseness and abundance of light. There are paintings that can advantageously complement this style, these are the author's portrait, landscape, still life and abstraction.
- Eco-painting is a modern trend. Natural elements are used to create paintings. It can be moss, stone, live or dried flowers. This picture looks quite original and can surprise guests with its unusualness. The advantage is that such paintings can be placed both in the bedroom and in the bathroom. This canvas can decorate your home with lush and bright greenery.
- Geometric theme. All kinds of geometric shapes are also at the peak of popularity today. They express aesthetics, style and clarity. This direction does not overload the interior of the room and looks light and modern.
Kinds
The paintings differ not only in subject and color scheme, but also in type. Let's look at the most popular types of paintings, and also talk about ways to place them.
Modular images
Such paintings consist of several parts that are interconnected. The number of modules can be any. Most often there are paintings consisting of 3-5 elements. Canvases in modular works are not framed: this allows you to create a feeling of the integrity of the picture and its smooth flow.
Modular paintings allow you to visually expand the space, which is why they are often recommended for small rooms or offices.
Posters
This is a poster made on paper. Very often, posters depict musical performers, famous groups or artists. The poster can be without a frame or enclosed in a frame and covered with glass on top.
Posters are suitable for any room. However, they look best on plain walls.
Volumetric
Three-dimensional or 3D paintings are distinguished by a high degree of realism. The image is applied in several layers, which allows you to achieve the desired effect. Such paintings are well suited to modern interiors, but completely inappropriate in classic ones.
Since a three-dimensional painting in itself is a bright element of decor, it is best to place it on a plain wall.
Copies of famous paintings
A high-quality copy is practically no different from the original. In addition, such canvases have a reasonable price. Copies can be framed or sold without it (you can choose the appropriate option yourself).
Copies of famous paintings go best with classic interiors.
Trees and flowers
In most cases, they are used in “ethno”, Provence and eco-style. It is important to focus not on all the walls in the room, but on one or two, so as not to overload the interior.
Drawings of several trees with blossoming buds are perfect for the living room.
In a children's room, depicting a mysterious forest can achieve a fairy-tale atmosphere. You can add a garland.
Selecting a topic
The painting can become a direct reflection of the interests and views of the owner. Also, the canvas should be in harmony with the surrounding space.
Urban motives
Canvases depicting urban motifs go well with modern trends in interior design. These can be images of busy streets, quiet parks and squares, secluded temples and old houses. Thanks to the huge variety of plots, everyone can choose the ideal option for themselves.
Where to hang it?
- Living room
- Hallway
- Bedroom
Animalism
Images of animals are no less popular than urban motifs. Just like the previous option, they are suitable for any direction in the interior. The paintings can depict dogs, cats, horses, etc. The canvas can be realistic or exaggerated.
Where to hang it?
- Living room
- Hallway
- Cabinet
- Children's
Landscapes
Images of nature are calming and have a beneficial effect on the mental state and nervous system. Landscapes look best on large canvases. A painting with natural motifs is universal: depending on the subject, it can be placed in any part of the house.
Where to tell the story?
- Living room
- Hallway
- Bedroom
- Cabinet
- Kitchen
- Children's
Abstractions
Quite unique and unusual paintings. The canvas is based on a clear pattern consisting of lines, geometric shapes, drawings, etc. This is a great option for self-expression. Such paintings have proven themselves excellent in modern interiors.
Where to tell the story?
- Hallway
- Cabinet
- Bedroom
- Kitchen
- Living room
Portraits
Quite rarely found in modern interiors. Typically, portraits depict close relatives or famous personalities. Portraits look good in both modern and classic interiors.
Where to hang it?
- Living room
- Cabinet
Still lifes
This is an image of inanimate objects: compositions with food, dishes, flowers, etc. When choosing a still life, pay attention to the quality of the image - it should be as natural and realistic as possible. Such images are ideal for the kitchen and dining room.
The role of paintings in the interior
It just so happened that a new painting placed on the wall signifies the completion of the renovation work. Indeed, with the help of paintings you can successfully place accents, thus introducing originality into the design. But it is somehow wrong to perceive the painting only as a decorative element.
- Firstly, this is creativity. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s hand-painted or digital.
- Secondly, everything made by human hands carries a certain energy.
- And thirdly, the image on the canvas can bring aesthetic pleasure and influence the neuropsychic state of the individual.
How to place it in the house?
To highlight the merits of a painting, it is very important to place it correctly on the wall.
To do this, you need to remember a number of rules:
The canvas should be at eye level
This way, anyone can examine the painting in detail and enjoy the painting.
Maintain distance between canvases
If you want to hang several paintings side by side, be sure to maintain a distance between them. The optimal distance between the canvases is 2-3 cm (but not more than 10 cm). It is important to take into account the dimensions of the frame: the more massive the edging, the greater the distance between the panels.
For apartments with low ceilings, choose vertical paintings
Conversely, for a room with high ceilings, it is best to choose horizontal paintings.
Be careful when placing paintings next to interior items
Make sure that the picture frame is not located too close to furniture or other items.
Use lighting
This will create an additional emphasis on the picture. Halogen lamps with cool light are suitable for additional lighting.
Stick to existing painting layouts
This option can be used to place a large number of paintings on one wall. You can find a suitable scheme on the Internet.
Consider the dimensions of the canvas
A painting that is too small on a large wall will simply get lost and, conversely, a large painting on a small wall will look out of place. Remember that the length of the canvas should not exceed the dimensions of the furniture located underneath it.
If the painting is very large and enclosed in a massive frame, it can be placed on the floor. Such works do not have to be hung on the wall. If desired, you can create an entire art gallery in your home.
When choosing a painting for your home, rely not only on fashion trends, but also on your own preferences.
How to choose the perfect painting
To make the right choice, you must be guided by the basic rule - this is the ratio of free space to the size of the canvas. In rooms with a small area, it is not appropriate to place large-sized paintings in a massive frame.
The best option would be small-sized paintings. Their presence will not load the space and put pressure on them with their size.
A light and light image on the canvas will not visually reduce the space of the room, but rather add freshness and lightness to the interior.
FAQ
Which painting is best to choose for Scandinavian style?
Scandinavian style involves maximum simplicity in detail. Paintings depicting natural motifs, posters with inscriptions and geometric patterns are perfect here.
Is it possible to place abstract images in the nursery?
Yes, you can. However, choose appropriate patterns: soft and smooth lines, delicate colors and shades. Abstraction is suitable for both toddlers and older children.
How many paintings can be placed in one room?
It all depends on the size of the room and the paintings themselves. In this case, there is no clear limit on quantity. You can hang as many canvases as you like. The most important thing is that they must be combined with each other.
At what height from the floor should I hang a picture?
Designers advise placing the picture in such a way that its center is located at a height of 145-150 cm from the floor.
Are modular paintings suitable for a classic interior?
Yes, such paintings are universal. They go well with any design trends.
Black and white paintings in interior design
Unlike color ones, black and white images look more unusual. They have absorbed creativity, vintage, and now such images belong to a certain style.
Thanks to the contrast of shades, they carry a deeper meaning and convey the artist’s mood and his idea in a special way. Paintings with black and white images are great for decorating rooms in a retro style.
Where to hang the picture
Sometimes a painting appears without reference to the design (spontaneous purchase, gift), and you need to find a suitable place for it in the existing interior. In other cases, paintings are chosen specifically to solve certain design problems.
Living room, common room
The living room is usually located in a spacious room. Here you can set aside an entire wall for a painting - for example, above a soft sofa. In the living room, paintings can be scattered on different walls, forming a composition or dominating the singular in the most prominent place.
Children's room
Children's interiors are usually decorated in light and bright colors. The color of the painting should be in harmony with the interior. Subjects - a child's favorite cartoon characters, landscapes, images of funny animals for the little ones. A series of paintings of the same size with the same theme will look good on a nursery wall.
Kitchen, dining room
The decor in the cooking and eating area should be aimed at stimulating the appetite. Placement: above the table or opposite the kitchen area.
Hallway, dressing room
The hallway is the first thing a person sees when entering an apartment. The decor should be light in content and impressive in form. Abstract paintings, images of famous personalities, stylizations, and graphics are relevant here. Small-sized paintings will look good above an ottoman or shoe rack.
Bedroom
If you plan to hang a picture in the bedroom above the bed, choose a large canvas or a modular picture with an accent in the center. Also in the bedroom, a wall above an armchair or coffee table is suitable for placing paintings.
Cabinet
The interior of the office should encourage clarity of mind. Bright and imaginative canvases are appropriate here. The themes of the paintings are movement, growth, variability. The best place to place a painting in your office is above your desk.
Style directions of paintings
In addition to the size, color scheme and frames, you should carefully choose which direction the painting will go. Each interior style is suited to one or another direction in painting. Let's look specifically at the main options.
Minimalism
If your living room is designed in a minimalist style, then there can be one painting - quite large in size, hanging in the center of the empty main wall or above the sofa. This could be cubism from classical painting, something in the style of Kazimir Malevich (who, by the way, besides “Black Square” has many similar unusual images with bright and large geometric shapes). Abstractionism is ideal for minimalism in the interior, but something very restrained, in two or three colors without gradients, for example, a bright spot on a white background.
If you choose minimalism, then you will like bright abstractions or stylish modular options.
Photographs (necessarily black and white and also in the minimalist style, simple and without small details), as well as simple posters and banners with clear, short inscriptions and quotes, are perfect for minimalism.
Classic style
But here it’s the other way around! Classic is luxury. This means you need a huge painting in a luxurious gold frame, ornate and elaborate. The painting may contain a large-scale panoramic landscape - the sea with ships, a field or forest, palace scenes. A classic portrait of a royal family or a poet, for example, will look very beautiful. In a word, reproductions of classical artists are just that.
In order for the image to fit into the interior in a classic or modern style, it is also worth choosing a suitable frame.
Loft
Black and white or color photographs in frames are suitable for a loft-style living room, but they must be beautifully placed on the wall so that the composition looks harmonious. You can frame them with a white garland or light bulbs, which always look great in a loft style against the backdrop of brick walls.
Colored paintings will attract attention and become a bright and original interior decoration.
Posters, geographical maps and portraits in the cubist style are also ideal for a loft. And even better - paintings and posters in the pop art style, for example, reproductions of the famous artist Andy Warhol.
Scandinavian style
A Scandinavian-style living room should “breathe” and be spacious, airy, and bright. The painting in such a room should be simple and unobtrusive, for example, a modular composition with delicate flowers. Tapestries with images of birds, animals, plants, bouquets, and leaves are suitable. Everything should be simple and modest, elegant and without pretentiousness. Landscapes are also suitable, also simple and charming, in light, delicate colors.
A living room with a light interior and wooden furniture will be decorated with paintings with images of animals or birds.
Frame and baguette for a picture
Picture frames are made from a special strip called baguette. There are many varieties of baguette: made of wood, aluminum and plastic, glossy and matte, with or without a pattern, in different colors and thicknesses. For printed paintings, an outer frame is not required. The main thing is that the internal frame is strong enough and of high quality.
When designing a composition of paintings, designers strongly recommend making frames from the same baguette. If we are talking about a painting painted by an artist, it is better to order an individual frame from a master.
