How to choose a colorful painting for your living room?
The living room represents the central space of a home. It's that shared square where all the other rooms overlap. Regardless of your living room's style—formal, informal, or semi-formal—its purpose is generally to foster socialization and interaction among the people who gather there. It's therefore the one space that truly deserves a warm dose of art .
1. Which painting for my living room? The question to consider.
Decorating, as a source of personal fulfillment
To perfect your interior, you've all considered numerous solutions, such as using decorative objects. For example, brightening up the walls with patterned wallpaper, rustic chairs, beautiful solid wood shelves, rattan armchairs, a stunning corner sofa, mirrors with embellishments, industrial-style poufs, or even a modern TV stand . Despite a well-done interior makeover, do you still feel your room is empty and missing something? It could very well be that your walls are lacking wall decor…
Note that the decoration of any home or interior is never truly complete without a decorative painting for the living room . Art symbolizes how we add touches of our personality and transform a once bland space into something exquisite. Moreover, with well-chosen wall art, the space can truly reflect your style.
How do you find the perfect painting to decorate your walls and brighten up your living room furniture? In our opinion, it all comes down to your desire to feel a certain emotion when entering the room.
Transform your living space with a canvas print for the living room
Keep in mind that art is an important element in decorating your home. We use it to create a warm atmosphere , to give meaning to a space, or simply because we enjoy it. Wall decor can provide the finishing touch that transforms a room or inspire a style, a world... (A touch of your personality).
But to do this, it's important to know how to find the perfect artwork for your wall decor. Canvas prints have become incredibly popular over the past four years. Today, millions of French people are taking advantage of this trend and buying paintings of animals, landscapes, flowers, and more.
Do you know what makes wall decor so great? It's the paradox between priceless works of art like the Mona Lisa and, shall we say, "classic" wall decor. You don't need to own Guernica to have a magnificent wall. From small, colorful paintings for the living room to large, modern decorative pieces, you can start playing with wall art today.
Choosing a painting can sometimes be difficult, but you just need to follow a few steps to find the perfect piece of art for your room.
In this article, we'll explore the art of finding the perfect painting for any room in your home. Art offers countless possibilities: mixing and matching, and it's an excellent way to create or enhance the story of your interior.
2. What emotions do you want to convey?
Emotions in wall decoration
Keep in mind that the decor of each room gives a particular meaning to your house/apartment. Let's take the following examples:
Bedrooms and children's rooms are generally more suited to being decorated with so-called "abstract" art. This simply makes the room less formal. Bathrooms, on the other hand, are usually better suited to simpler, more geometric styles. Living rooms, however, are a better candidate for more vibrant artwork, even trompe-l'œil.
You need to be able to express what you love, because after all, it's your personal space. Art should reflect the atmosphere you want to create in each of your rooms.
But let's stay focused on dining room art, and how we could find the right decorating ideas using beautiful wall art.
Understanding the existing color palette
The first step in choosing a canvas is to be familiar with the color palette that makes up your living room.
So ask yourself the questions: what colours, textures and eras already exist in your living room?
The basic rule is to choose a piece of art that complements your room without clashing with existing design elements , such as your curtains, beautiful wallpaper, or other storage furniture. You don't want to choose a piece of art that conflicts with the characteristics of the furniture you already own.
So take a look at the floor, the walls, and your furniture. Are you more into chic, with lots of natural wood, greens, and yellows? Or perhaps a mid-century modern style with a gray sofa and blue velvet cushions?
These questions will help you determine which painting would best suit the style and colors of your living room.
Match the color scheme
If you find that your room is filled with clean lines and neutral colors, then a painting that adds a splash of color to your room is the perfect choice.
On the other hand, if your room is full of colors, like in a Middle Eastern style room, a simple painting with a minimum of colors will allow you to take a break and thus bring a touch of lightness to it.
If you wish, you can now consult our various Colourful Paintings as well as those in Black and White which will go perfectly with your interior, whether it is sober or colourful.
3. The best colorful painting for the living room
What style of painting should I choose?
Although this topic has already been discussed previously, it's still worth mentioning a few points about the artwork itself. Choosing your living room decor to match your home's interior style is perhaps the most natural and popular approach.
While choosing a painting is always a personal decision, certain styles of artwork harmonize better when the corresponding interior décor dominates the space. By coordinating wall art, you contribute to the unity and cohesion of the room.
As with all other works of art, you can choose from a range of styles. There are landscapes , flowers , abstract prints , and much more. Therefore, you really need to make sure that the image's theme matches your decorative objects, wall stickers, and your personal taste.
For example, if you decide to opt for a floral landscape and your dining room is decorated with an Asian touch, composed of light and pastel colors, you may therefore prefer one of our Flower or Tree Paintings , such as Japanese Cherry Blossoms .
On the other hand, if your interior is decorated with warmer colors and more exotic furniture such as an aged leather sofa or ochre-colored cushions, you can then opt for one of our Animal Paintings, especially those with wild animals.
Keep in mind that a painting whose colors echo those of the walls or upholstery in the living room will give the room a more balanced look . Once you've decided on the style of painting you want, you'll then need to determine the most suitable size for your living room.
What table format should be used?
Choosing the right size painting can be a bit of a task. To make the most of your space, the painting should be the right size for the wall. It's essential to decide in advance which wall in the living room the painting will be hung on.
It's essential to carefully observe your living room and measure the space before buying a painting. Always keep the size of your room in mind to choose the most suitable artwork. A canvas can look stunning on a wall but be unflattering if it's poorly hung. The size of the living room can also make or break a great piece of art.
An oversized canvas will look out of place in the living room. Achieving visual balance in your living room is not just desirable, but essential. Without this visual balance, any living room will feel uncomfortable and unbalanced for those present.
One of the most common places to hang a painting is above the sofa. The size of the wall art must be carefully considered, ensuring it's the right scale and well-positioned. This will help maintain harmony in the room and avoid creating an unflattering effect. As a general rule, the width of a painting should not exceed two-thirds the length of the sofa.
Large paintings , unlike other oversized wall decorations, can be hung above carefully chosen furniture. However, to make them stand out, it's advisable to display them alone, to avoid overwhelming the space with too many large pieces. This could ultimately make the living room feel smaller.
Similarly, it's not necessary to hang a painting on every wall of the living room or to clutter a single wall with several paintings, especially if you already have framed photos hanging there.
That's why Lofty Trend offers different sizes of paintings so you can best brighten up your interior decoration.
Now that you have chosen the style and size of your artwork, it will be wise to find the best location for your canvas. This point is just as important as the previous two.
Where should I place my painting?
A large painting on a wall will not only enhance the visual balance of the room, but will also draw attention to the space, encouraging you to arrange your living room furniture around it.
To make your living room decorative and eye-catching for visitors, the existing lighting in the living room can be arranged so that the painting is illuminated.
New spotlights can also be added to highlight the painting. However, there are a few considerations to take into account before changing the living room's interior lighting to best showcase the artwork.
Indeed, placing a painting under overly bright, white lights can make it less appealing. It's best to opt for soft lighting or natural light, such as a spot near a window. A skylight can then perfectly complement your artwork and enhance your interior décor. You can also choose to place a fairly large mirror opposite your painting to give the room a more spacious feel.
Wall art adds life to your living room, sets the tone for a room, makes it more inviting, and communicates a little bit of your personality to any visitor you might receive.
Ultimately, it's about finding something that appeals to your senses , obtaining one or more paintings that are both practical and perfectly suited to the aesthetic needs of your home.
What matters most is that you're happy with your interior design . Whether you choose black and white photographs or use huge, colorful canvases, it's entirely up to you!
But now that you know what to consider when choosing the perfect painting, it's time to take action and start decorating your home like a true pro today.
See you soon.
The Lofty Trend Team.
