How to Curate Art and Decor
Meaningful Art for your Living Room
Nearly any home can reach that elusive, exclusive aesthetic - one that says "a professional did this" - if you know how to curate and style it correctly.
...because, yes, there is a right and wrong way to decorate. While many things are left to individual preference, there are three cardinal styling rules (or, groups of rules, if we're being honest) that should never be broken.
Dont’t Stray from your Established Color Palette
Your color palette should contain 2-4 colors or shades of a color, but no more than that. These colors should either complement or contrast. In short, they should "work well" together. Make sure that at least one color is lighter than the rest and that one is darker. This is one way you will create depth in your space.
This color palette will apply to everything--the furniture, rug, window treatments, art, and other decor. If you are having trouble creating a color palette that you truly love, let us know. We are happy to help uncover the palette that will look best in your home and create the ambience that you desire.
Use a Mix of Metal, Wood, and Fabric
Color aside, the textures you choose will help create layers of warmth and depth. Upholstered furniture, plush throw pillows of various patterns, stone, wood, and greenery all contribute to making your living room whole.
A skilled interior designer or decor expert will be able to create harmony between color and texture, mixing and matching the two but never straying from your color palette or design style.
Follow the Tried and True Styling Rules
You've likely heard of the "rule of three," which simply means that any arrangement of decor on a coffee table, fireplace, etc., looks best in groups of three (or any odd number).
Also, it works best with the room, we prefer to put a dramatic piece of art over a fireplace. At times, however, the TV over the fireplace is the best choice to create symmetry in a space. There are now TV’s that are framed out flat like artwork. This will give you the best of both worlds. Keep a beautiful still shot on your TV when not in use. You also have the versatility of changing out the image on a whim.