Are you looking for the perfect vintage artwork to decorate your walls? Let’s be real! Choosing artwork that perfectly suits your home can take time, a lot of money, and a lot of thought. But it doesn’t have to be as complicated or as difficult as some people make it out to be. Some people purchase art because they love the look of it, but others want it because it matches their unique style, décor, or how it fits perfectly into their living space. Below are the 3 tips to find the perfect piece of vintage artwork for any area of your home.
Art is the soul of the home. When looking for art, we, as humans, often resonate with specific pieces that reflect our life experience, passions, or character. To find a piece that speaks to you, try researching pieces of art that have a story and meaning that you can relate to. If you are browsing online or window shopping, carefully look at the vintage piece and decipher the meaning behind the artist’s work. Ultimately, the piece of work you choose should inspire you and express your values to evoke true emotions.
One of the most obvious, yet often overlooked ways to find the perfect artwork is to determine how a piece will fit in your home. If you have a large empty wall, use that space to display a large piece of work that will make a statement on its own. If you are working in a smaller area, such as an apartment, you can use drawings, prints, photographs, or small paintings to enlighten the space. If you have a particular painting or print that you adore but the size is too small for your space, consider having it framed with an extra-large matte to increase its visual impact. Play around with how much room you are given and then determine how to add the exact vintage piece that will tie your space together.
Choosing the right piece of art to complement your space and set the right vibe can be super challenging. Color is the number one thing people get caught up in when trying to choose art, often because they’re trying to find something that matches with the other colors in the room. Yes, color complementing is important to achieve the perfect ambiance, but you should also try mixing old and new. Contrast is what keeps a room exciting, and art is such a huge factor in creating that excitement. Consider art from different eras to create a robust and compelling collection. Just because you have a modern home doesn’t necessarily mean you need modern artwork. Sometimes mixing in vintage pieces will give your space that extra pop that you were missing.
While you may fall in love a piece right away, never settle on one right away. Shop around for a while, figure out what you are passionate about, and how you can mix certain colors, sizes, and eras of work into your space.
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Art is the soul of the home and vintage art elevates the style of a room through its warmth and patina. We have collected several vintage pieces and are excited to share a few of our favorite pieces with you for free!
Simply sign-up for our newsletter and we will send you 4 beautiful vintage downloads that you can print and hang in your own home.
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