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Choosing the right wall art can elevate your home decor and bring your personal style to life. However, with so many options available, it can be challenging to find pieces that perfectly complement your interior design. Here are some tips on pairing wall art with different decor styles to help you make the perfect choice.

1. Modern

Tips:

• Opt for abstract art with bold colors and geometric shapes. A vibrant piece can add a pop of color and act as a focal point and bring energy to a room.
• Minimalistic pieces with clean lines and monochromatic palettes work well.
• Consider black and white photography for a sleek, contemporary look.
• Pieces with a lot of negative space can create a striking contrast against a clean, modern background.
• One or two large pieces of art can make a bold statement in a modern space. Consider oversized canvases or large-scale photography.
• These pieces can fill a wall and act as a major design element in the room.

2. Traditional

Tips:

• Look for classic paintings, landscapes, portraits, still lifes, or historical scenes. Look for pieces that evoke a sense of history and timeless beauty.
• Choose ornate and/or gold-framed art to enhance the traditional aesthetic.
• Consider prints or reproductions of famous classical artworks, such as works by the Old Masters.
• Vintage botanical prints with detailed illustrations of flowers, plants, and herbs are a great match for traditional decor. Look for sets of prints that can be grouped together for a cohesive look. These pieces can add a sense of refinement and sophistication to your decor.

3. Boho

Tips:

• Embrace vibrant, eclectic pieces with lots of colors and patterns. Mandalas, abstract designs, tribal prints, and ethnic patterns can add to the bohemian vibe.
• Botanical prints, animal portraits, and nature scenes can bring a touch of the outdoors inside.
• Mix and match different art styles for a collected-over-time look. Find unique vintage or thrifted art pieces that add character and history to your decor. Old posters, antique prints, and second-hand frames can add a nostalgic touch.
• Use natural materials for frames and hangers, such as natural or wood tone frames, bamboo, or driftwood. These materials can enhance the earthy, organic feel of boho decor.

4. Modern Farmhouse

Tips:

• Opt for art that has a rustic or vintage feel, such as old barn scenes, farm animals, antique farm equipment, or pastoral/countryside landscapes and scenes.
• Choose black and white photographs of rural life, old barns, or countryside landscapes. These can add a touch of nostalgia and simplicity to your decor.
• Incorporate art that features plaid or gingham patterns, which are classic farmhouse prints. These can add a cozy, homey feel to your space.
• Weathered finishes and distressed frames, barnwood, along with natrual wood tone can enhance the rustic charm.

5. Glam

Tips:

• Choose art with metallic elements, such as light gold, silver, or copper. Look for pieces with , metallic frames, metallic paint details, or art that incorporates metal leaf for an extra touch of luxury.
• Look for glamorous themes, such as fashion prints or abstract art with a touch of sparkle.  
• Opt for art that makes a statement, with bold colors and dramatic compositions. Large, impactful pieces can serve as focal points in your glam decor.
• Classic black and white art, whether photography or sketches, can add a timeless, chic element to your space. Pair with metallic or ornate frames for added glamour.
• Go for oversized, luxurious floral prints or paintings with rich, vibrant colors. Flowers can add a touch of romance and elegance to your space.
• Elegant frames with a luxurious feel, such as mirrored or metallic finishes, enhance the glam look.

6. Western

Tips:

• Opt for art depicting classic Western scenes such as cowboys, rodeos, horses, and desert landscapes. Other topics include vintage western movie posters, Native-American inspirted art and wildlife such as bison, eagles, wolves.
• Consider black and white or sepia toned photographs of Western landscapes, historic landmarks, and iconic figures. These can add a timeless, classic feel to your decor.
• Art depicting horses and cattle, central to Western life, can add a pastoral and authentic touch. Consider both realistic and abstract representations.
• Look for art that includes iconic Western symbols, such as cowboy boots, hats, spurs, and lassos. These symbols can add character and authenticity to your decor.
• Choose frames made from distressed wood, reclaimed barn wood, leather texture, or metal to enhance the rustic, Western aesthetic.

By considering these tips, you can find wall art that not only enhances your home decor but also reflects your unique style. Whether your home is modern, traditional, or somewhere in between, there’s art out there that will make your space truly special.

For help finding the prefect piece for your space, reach out for designer to contact you:  https://www.selectart.com/contactus

Decor trends for the year have been set! Have you noticed that every store you go into has the same offerings in the home decor departments? This is because the color scheme and patterns for this year were decided and set awhile ago.

Without going into the politics of the decision committees, let me just summerize that there are determined "colors of the year" and "patterns of the year" and they are all delayed as they are partially or fully embraced, starting with the fabric/textile industry. What the textile industry agrees are the colors and patterns that will be poplular, they schedule to be put into production. This itself is a process, which generally entails imported production. 

The manufacturing industry then sells to the wholesale industries such as the fashion and home decor and they then produce items such as (in the case of decor) matching comforters and throw pillows. The wholesale industry then show their new wares during two main market seasons a year, orders are placed, and sometime in the two to six months that follow, retail stores start to get the new trends into their store displays. This takes about a year when all is done.  

Back in 2021, dealing with over a year of the pandemic pushing the need to work from home or to isolate for extended times at our homes, the idea of bringing nature into our living/working space became an important push for our state of mind.  We are just now seeing the fruit of this work.

Trends right now are leaning towards modern neutral with greens and muted blues. The greens are often those you can find in nature with the patterns and art often being a depiction of botanicals. Many designers are using live plants or simulated plants to add depth to the living space.  

Want to jump in and work on a new home project using these inspirations? Let us help you! Have you used any of our art in your projects and have pictures to share? Drop us a line at info@SelectArt.com.