There are different types of wall art that you can use to decorate different parts of your house. There are artworks painted on canvas and some that are printed on paper or fabric. Some are framed while others are not. Depending on your home design, some may be more suitable than others.
Metal Art – Metal art can consist of antique objects or new works of art made from metal. This type of art can be suitable for different types of homes, from traditional houses to modern minimalist urban apartments. Metal art can look like a typical square piece of art on canvas or look more like wrought iron. These are a bit heavy and will need more sturdy support to hold them up on a wall. They can have a South Texas style or look ultra-modern depending on the design.
Wall Decals – Kids will love colorful wall decals made from stickers in their bedroom or playroom. These are handy if your children are small as you can easily remove the stickers and replace them with other designs. Some wall decals look sophisticated enough for the living room or bedroom. If you rent an apartment, these stickers are ideal because you don’t have to drill holes in the wall and can easily remove them when it’s time to move out.
Paintings – Paintings are classic works of art. They can be abstract in form or look traditional. There are many different types of paintings you can choose from to find an ideal motif, size and medium to suit your home design and furniture style. Some canvas wall art can be framed or hung unframed if mounted on gallery-wrapped canvas.
Tapestries – Tapestries are painted or printed on fabric from Africa or Asia. Tapestry gives a home an old-fashioned style. This type of wall decoration is often forgotten as an art form but seems to be benefiting from a comeback. There are reproduction or commercial types of tapestries and original hand painted tapestries made by the indigenous people of different countries. They can also be made by modern abstract artists to go with modern home design.
Mirrors – Mirrors not only make a room look much bigger but can also be considered artistic if mounted on a decorative frame. The frames can be made of elaborate wood carvings or modern metals. Some frames are made of wood and made to look like metal such as silver, gold or bronze. This type of wall art looks great in living rooms, dining rooms, and at the end of a hallway. Use this type of wall decor if you want to make your rooms look bigger.
