personal preference art : Decorating With Art
Decorating with art completes every room by adding that finishing touch. To decorate, you simply select the art you like, review your style of décor and then frame your artwork to complement the painting and your décor. Decorating with art is as easy as 1, 2, 3...
Step 1- Select the Art You Like
When it comes to art, almost anything goes. However, most people have a tendency to like the style of art that is similar to the style of their décor. If you have more of a traditional style, click on "All Traditional Art". If you have more of a contemporary style, click on "All Contemporary Art".
Step 2- Consider your Decorating Style and Colors
Is your decorating style more traditional, contemporary or transitional?
A decorating style is the sum of all design elements in a room. Below are the three general decorating styles and design elements of each.
If your decorating style leans toward traditional, choose ornate gold frames, formal gold or wood-tone frames. The more casual wood-tone frames are an appropriate choice in the less formal traditional décor.
When your style is contemporary, frames with sleek, simple lines are an excellent choice.
If your décor style is transitional, it is neither traditional nor contemporary in its overall appearance, but rather a mix of both styles. Almost any style of frame can be used.
Rooms may also reflect a theme - use frames that complement the art and accent the theme created. Also, a white liner in a frame gives a crisp, clean, and sophisticated look while creating contrast between the frame and painting.
To make framing art easier, you will always find our "designer recommendation". Our in-house designers have taken each painting and carefully coordinated the frame to accent the style and warm or cool colors of the painting.
Color and Framing
When choosing a frame for your painting, select one that complements the color and style of the art while enhancing the decorating style of the room.
Warm colors create an active feeling, like taking a walk on a warm summer day. They include reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, earth tones and colors containing more red tones. Best Frames for warm colors are the "Gold" and "Wood-tone" frames.
Cool colors create a restful, soothing feeling, similar to sitting beneath a shady tree. They include blues, greens, silvers, grays, violets and colors containing more blue tones. Best Frames for cool colors are the "Silver" or "Neutral Color" frames.
The "Black" and "Neutral Color" frame groups are color neutral and may be used when the painting has either warm or cool colors. The "Other Colors" frame group is a mix of warm and cool color frames. When the painting has an equal amount of warm and cool colors, you can choose from any frame group.
Step 3- Select a Frame
Proper framing can turn a painting into a powerful design element in any room. When you are choosing a frame, ask yourself these three questions:
1. Does the painting have more warm or more cool colors?
2. Is the painting a more traditional or contemporary style?
3. Does the painting and frame complement your décor?
To make framing your art easier, our designers have carefully coordinated a selection of "designer recommendation" frames that enhance the style and colors of each painting. If you want to pursue looking at other frame choices, we have a selection of 100 beautiful frames.
If you would like additional assistance selecting art or coordinating frames with your décor, please call your Personal Preference consultant or talk to one of our art coordinators at (630) 226-0700 from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm CT, Monday through Friday. Or, click Contact Us and someone will contact you within 24 hours for assistance.
Copyright (c) 2002 Personal Preference,
Step 1- Select the Art You Like
When it comes to art, almost anything goes. However, most people have a tendency to like the style of art that is similar to the style of their décor. If you have more of a traditional style, click on "All Traditional Art". If you have more of a contemporary style, click on "All Contemporary Art".
Step 2- Consider your Decorating Style and Colors
Is your decorating style more traditional, contemporary or transitional?
A decorating style is the sum of all design elements in a room. Below are the three general decorating styles and design elements of each.
If your decorating style leans toward traditional, choose ornate gold frames, formal gold or wood-tone frames. The more casual wood-tone frames are an appropriate choice in the less formal traditional décor.
When your style is contemporary, frames with sleek, simple lines are an excellent choice.
If your décor style is transitional, it is neither traditional nor contemporary in its overall appearance, but rather a mix of both styles. Almost any style of frame can be used.
Rooms may also reflect a theme - use frames that complement the art and accent the theme created. Also, a white liner in a frame gives a crisp, clean, and sophisticated look while creating contrast between the frame and painting.
To make framing art easier, you will always find our "designer recommendation". Our in-house designers have taken each painting and carefully coordinated the frame to accent the style and warm or cool colors of the painting.
Color and Framing
When choosing a frame for your painting, select one that complements the color and style of the art while enhancing the decorating style of the room.
Warm colors create an active feeling, like taking a walk on a warm summer day. They include reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, earth tones and colors containing more red tones. Best Frames for warm colors are the "Gold" and "Wood-tone" frames.
Cool colors create a restful, soothing feeling, similar to sitting beneath a shady tree. They include blues, greens, silvers, grays, violets and colors containing more blue tones. Best Frames for cool colors are the "Silver" or "Neutral Color" frames.
The "Black" and "Neutral Color" frame groups are color neutral and may be used when the painting has either warm or cool colors. The "Other Colors" frame group is a mix of warm and cool color frames. When the painting has an equal amount of warm and cool colors, you can choose from any frame group.
Step 3- Select a Frame
Proper framing can turn a painting into a powerful design element in any room. When you are choosing a frame, ask yourself these three questions:
1. Does the painting have more warm or more cool colors?
2. Is the painting a more traditional or contemporary style?
3. Does the painting and frame complement your décor?
To make framing your art easier, our designers have carefully coordinated a selection of "designer recommendation" frames that enhance the style and colors of each painting. If you want to pursue looking at other frame choices, we have a selection of 100 beautiful frames.
If you would like additional assistance selecting art or coordinating frames with your décor, please call your Personal Preference consultant or talk to one of our art coordinators at (630) 226-0700 from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm CT, Monday through Friday. Or, click Contact Us and someone will contact you within 24 hours for assistance.
Copyright (c) 2002 Personal Preference,
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