Whether you want to change your living room or add a new piece to give it an exciting twist, making your space feel more artistic and chic is relatively easy. Here are a few of the best ways to make it happen.
Large Mural
The first and one of the best things you can do is paint a large, interesting mural on your wall. It’s eye-catching, adds colour, adds depth, and, when done right, can quickly make your space feel far more sophisticated.
If you pair your mural with GlobeWest’s collection of modular sofas, and choose one that suits your mural, you will have a living room with plenty of depth and fun.
Whimsical Furniture
Very few things scream “artistic” louder than a piece of weird and whimsical furniture. No matter how big or small your living room is or your personal style, it is very easy to find a piece that fits the bill.
You can also go as big or small, extreme or subtle as you like. You can opt for a coffee table with an intricate leg design or a sofa that wouldn’t look out of place in a fairytale.
Art Installation
What could be more artistic than actual art? However, instead of going with the classic painting or sculpture, opt for something a bit different and have an art installation. For example, a moving wooden sculpture of a walking man.
You can also simply make your own art, and create something that has meaning to you, your family, or your kids. There is also no wrong way to make art, so let your imagination run wild and create something truly unique and exciting.
Shelving
If you are short on floor space and you want to add some artistic elements to your room, the best option is to go vertical. Shelving allows for a range of possibilities, and is great for both smaller rooms, and renters, as they can easily be removed.
You can use them to display some of your favourite pieces, add books, a lamp, or hand things from the underside.
Fun Lighting
Artistic spaces don’t slack when it comes to lighting, and they often do away with a traditional lampshade. Lights are also an incredible blank canvas, so you can be creative with how you use and cover them.
Unique chandeliers, interesting lighting angles, or even different colour lampshades to project light in different shades to set the mood.
Gallery Walls
Another beautiful addition you can make is to take the traditional gallery wall to the next level. Instead of sticking to half a dozen paintings, create a collage of paintings and cover a wall with them.
You can make it even more interesting by having each painting in a different style frame, and in different sizes. This will make your wall look less curated, but still cohesive.
Decorative Curtains/Blinds
Don’t ignore your curtains or blinds either. If your living room is more neutral, you can add some patterns and colours by hanging some decorative curtains. What makes this so much fun, is that you can choose from almost any colour, as the neutrals in the room will balance it out.
As for blinds, don’t stick with the dull, white blinds you find in every rental property. Roman blinds, roller blinds, shutter blinds, and day & night blinds are all super-sophisticated and chic alternatives.
Mix Light & Dark
One common feature that you will see in many artistic spaces is the mixing of light and dark. This is done in various ways: dark wall paint with light furniture, or light spaces being broken up with dark accents and additions.
You will need to find a balance, but this is a very chic and modern idea that can work with a variety of styles and tastes.
Block Wallpaper
If you want to bring in an artistic feature that was made popular many years ago, you can choose to block wallpaper on your walls. One take on this that you will see a lot of is wallpapering from the floor up to the middle of the wall, and then leaving the other half of the wall as it was.
But you can adapt this to your space, and wallpaper a single wall. This is also an amazing alternative to the wall mural mentioned earlier, as it is far more renter-friendly if you purchase wallpaper that can be removed.
Add Plants
Considering plants have been the inspiration for art and artists for centuries, it is no surprise that they are on this list. To make a plant look like an artistic addition, it is more about how you display it rather than what it is.
For example, a pot plant on the floor in the corner doesn’t look as good as an orchid displayed proudly on a table.
In conclusion, creating a more artistic space doesn’t always require a huge change, and it is often more about how you use and display specific items and additions. However, with these tips, you can easily find the artistic touch that suits you and your space.
