Paintings in the interior of the living room: the subtleties of the wall decor

The decoration of the walls in the apartment is the basis on which the further design of the whole space will be built. But, in addition to decoration, the walls are decorated, depending on the style of the interior, and one of the favorite designers of decoration tools are paintings. Consider the features of the use in the interior of the living room art paintings.

It so happens that the picture is so like that the entire interior is built under it. And then the picture dictates the rules of decorating the whole space, its energy is so strong. The picture may attract attention, set colors and mood in the room. Therefore, it is very important to competently approach her choice and the choice of the room in which she will be present.

Living room - the first thing that comes to mind when choosing the location of the picture. This is true because the living room is a place where friends are received, family evenings and holidays are held here. Therefore, this room is perfect for decorating paintings.

If you have already decided to use a picture as a decor, then it is best to pre-plan a place for it and drill holes for dowels in order not to spoil the walls.

Deciding on the decoration of the hall is simple, given the following parameters:

• Own aesthetic perception.
• The size of the room.
• Parameters of the wall and finish.
• Other decor items in the room.
• Color solution space.
• The style of the interior.

With the first paragraph, everything is simple: be sure to rely on your own perception when choosing, because the picture is intended to reflect the inner world of the owner of the home. The dimensions of the room and the parameters of the wall - this is what you should pay attention to when choosing the size of the image. A large picture is out of place in a room not exceeding 10 square meters. Item 4 in this list is very important because the image should not “argue” with other objects of the decor.

The design and genre of the canvas should match the style of the interior of the entire room. For example, an image of a landscape in a gilded frame would look silly in a small loft-style apartment.

Pay due attention to the design and technique of painting, they can be different: oil or watercolor, paintings decorated on artificial or cotton canvas, coated with varnish or gel. Baguette for the frame can be made of plastic or natural wood, with or without stucco.

You can decorate the wall with derivatives of paintings, and choose the following solutions:

• photographs (both own and famous photographers);
• Modular pictures;
• tapestries;

• panel;
• reproductions;
• embroidery;
• posters.

These stylish ideas reflect your individuality and enliven the interior.

Once again, it is worth noting that when choosing a frame, it is necessary to rely on the dimensions of the room as a whole and in particular on the parameters of the wall. There is a certain number of standard sizes both according to the European standard, and according to the standard of our country.

The most common frame sizes:

• 18x24, 24x30, 30x40, 35x50, 40x50, 50x60, 50x70, 50x100, 60x70, 60x80, 60x90, 90x120 - according to the European standard (in centimeters);
• 21x29.7 (A4 format), 29.7x42 (A3 format), 32.9x48.3 (A3 +), 42x59.4 (A2 format) are the standards applied in our country.

But there is a need for individual parameters, then the frame is made to order in a framing workshop.

Color is able to influence a person on a mental level; this must be taken into account when choosing a painting.

It will be useful to take into account the emotional load that primary colors carry:

• Red - strength, energy, excessive excitement, fire, passion. This color is able to exhaust its energy, therefore it is undesirable in large quantities.
• Orange - happiness, prosperity, concentration, benevolence. Stimulates workflow, however, with prolonged exposure tires.

• Yellow - warm, friendliness, communication, optimism. Color is positive in all respects, able to improve mood and well-being.
• Green - balance, calm, concentration. Helps solve problems, relieves arousal and stress.

• Blue and blue - peace, tranquility, relaxation. In large quantities are able to enter into depression.
• Violet - dynamic and changeable, in large quantities creates a feeling of loneliness.

In order to choose the canvas with its color scheme, you should go in one of three directions:

• Take the three basic colors of the interior of your space as a basis and rely on them. But it is not necessary that these colors be dominant on the canvas, it is enough that they highlight interesting plot details. The colors of these details will overlap with other decor items and create a feeling of completeness.

• If the interior is monochrome, then the painting will serve as a bright accent, and then you are free to choose any color solution, because in this case the canvas aims to attract attention and dilute the monochrome of the room. This rule also applies to white interiors.

• Bright and self-sufficient spaces do not require additional accents, and then painting must be dissolved in the existing interior, for this it is important to observe the color scheme of the whole room.

Consider the example of the most popular and sought-after interior styles:

• Classic - style, obeying traditions, loves symmetry and clear straight lines. The decor is restrained, usually it is vegetable prints on the wallpaper, laconic stucco or moldings on the walls. Selecting a picture for the interior in a classic style, pay attention to still lifes, various landscapes and portraits.

• Modern - The style is dominated by smooth lines, natural colors, natural materials for furniture, dim lighting and floral decoration. Images of flowers, still lifes, genre painting and animalism will be appropriate here. In addition, modern loves stained glass.

• Modern style - not simple and amazing, incorporating elements of minimalism, loft, art deco and eclecticism. Here you will find a combination of natural wood with plastic and glass. Restrained in color, but surprising bright accents.

• Loft - The style was born in New York and reflects the features of this city. There are no partitions, floor-to-ceiling windows, there will definitely be a wall with brickwork, and natural wood and metal prevail in the materials.You can decorate such a space with posters depicting urban scenes.

• Scandinavian style - A kind of country style in the northern version. Lots of light and space. Practical furniture made of wood, monochrome white or gray with bright accents. Therefore, any painting, posters, photographs and panels will be suitable for this style.

• Eclectic - a collection of congenial styles, usually two or three. Eclecticism provides an opportunity to show individuality, and therefore does not require strict adherence to the rules when choosing a decor, including painting.

• Provence - the provincial French style, which received its name from the city located in the south of France, and is saturated with its marine landscapes. The style is characterized by light colors, aged furniture, a ceiling decorated with wooden beams. Provence loves flowers, country or seascapes.

• High tech - style, which absorbed the advantages of modern technology. It features the most functional and built-in furniture, usually dissolved in a common range of wall finishes. Art objects, paintings with a geometric plot and abstractions will be appropriate here.

• Pop Art - shiny glossy surfaces, bright colors in the decoration of the walls, the predominance of plastic furniture. It is necessary to decorate such an interior with posters with images of comic books and famous personalities or a graphic panel.

• Eastern interior - reflects the traditions and life of the Eastern people. Choose for this style a painting depicting animals and nature, religious subjects, canvases, reflecting life or ornaments.

The following recommendations will help to correct the picture:

• Consider the size of the room, in particular the wall: if its size is small, choose medium-sized canvases, if the wall is completely empty, then one large canvas will work well that will attract attention.
• Low ceiling will increase the vertical stretched canvas. The narrow room will visually expand the lined up pictures of medium or small size.

• The optimal height to hang the canvas is 152 cm from the floor, but in the bedroom or in the living room it is better to lower the height a bit in order to admire the canvas while sitting.
• Align the canvas in the center, respecting the horizontal.

Canvases with landscapes or subject images, portraits will organically fit into the living room. The kitchen is perfectly combined with still lifes, images of flowers, natural landscapes and animals. The bedroom is a place of rest, so it’s worthwhile to choose simple scenes for it, black and white photos framed in a mat and a simple frame, and the picture is placed at the head of the bed.

Pay attention to a small selection of photos with examples of beautifully decorated interior paintings.

The living room in a beige palette perfectly combines with canvas, depicting abstraction, with ocher and yellow shades that resonate with cushions on the couch and chair.

A good example of the design of personal photos with the help of white voluminous mat in the living room.

In this case, the color palette echoes the yellow seats, and together they are bright accents in a monochrome gray space.

A great example of painting, merging with the overall range of the entire interior.

An unusual way of tapestry hanging pictures is shown in this photo.

You can find out how to choose a picture for your house in the next video.