By Chelsea Reed
Everyone loves a great view. Landscape paintings are an easy way to bring the joy of the outdoors inside. For this reason, people have utilized landscapes as a classic staple in decorating for hundreds of years. But are they still relevant in modern décor? Absolutely!
Have you ever wondered how you can decorate like a designer with landscape paintings? It’s easier than you think. We’ll share with you some practical lifehacks that will help make your room magazine perfect.
The first and most obvious thing to think about when decorating with landscapes is to note what colors are in, or are going to be in, your room. One of the easiest ways to start is whether you want to feature warm or cool colors. Blues, greens and lilacs are cool tones, while reds, oranges and golds are warm ones. Even neutral colors like browns and greys can lean warm or cool. But whichever “color camp” you choose, it’s best to stick with that side of the spectrum.
The purpose of the room you’re decorating in is a major deciding factor in what goes into it. Is it a lively dining room? A calm bedroom? A serious office or study room? That has much to do with the landscape art you pick, too. Pay attention to the theme of the painting. A cool mountain range provides a relaxing mood in the bedroom, but a warm sunrise is a joy to wake up to in the morning. The kind of medium that was used to create the landscape painting is important to note, too. Bathroom paintings are becoming popular, but always choose oil paintings for the bathroom. They’re water resistant!
Like everything else going into your home, your artwork is a very personal decision. Your tastes and preferences are unique. There is more than one right way to decorate with landscapes! The only wrong choice is to ignore your heart. Whether it’s horses for the horse-lover, lush gardens for the gardener, or nostalgic farm scenes for the country lover, be sure that the art speaks to your soul, whatever that may be.
Once you find the perfect landscape painting for your space, it’s time to hone in on the details. Does your painting have a gold frame? Find a nice brass vase to go with it. Does it have a white lighthouse? Pair it with a white lamp, or even a shell lamp. Coastal decor is a fun and easy theme to pull together in an Outer Banks home! Textures are another great way to pull the details of a room together. Try a throw blanket or a pillow that pulls a matching color from the painting!
Find the perfect view for your room no matter where you live at Seaside Art Gallery. You’ll love the different art styles and colors that are a feast for the senses. From rustic farms to bold canyons, there’s something for everyone. Check out the beautiful landscape collection here.
Chelsea Reed is a copywriter who writes winning content, articles, blogs, and websites from her base in North Carolina. She might not be building sandcastles or swashbuckling with pirates these days, but the Outer Banks beaches continue to keep her young at heart.
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