Sick of staring at a
cold, stark, empty wall? Infuse it with warmth and style by adding creative
artwork.
Stylish Silhouettes
To
put a culinary-inspired twist on the classic silhouette, use cut outs of cooking
utensils and appliances as the subject matter for kitchen wall decor. These cut-outs are
backed with photocopied pages from an old cookbook, allowing them to blend
easily with the kitchen's country style. The pieces stand out against the wall
with crisp black frames in varying widths and are arranged in a neat, balanced
composition.
Attention Grabber
Draw
attention to unique accessories with an oversize piece of artwork. This massive
print embraces the contemporary typography trend and draws the eye toward a
modern transparent console table. To keep the arrangement looking grounded and
intentional, it's been flanked by a pair of industrial-style sconces.
DIY Botanical Prints
Update the classic look of botanical prints with
this easy DIY project. Silk or
plastic greenery is laid on a blank canvas and a coat of spray paint creates the reverse silhouette. A
special material called frisket (available in the model-building section of a
crafts store) gives the pieces a unique irregular border.
Artsy Calendars
Who says calendars can't function as artwork, too?
To create the look, remove the glass from a store-bought picture frame, line
the inside of the frame with a piece of scrapbook paper, then adhere the
calendar to the paper. To allow easy change-out from month to month, look for a
calendar that has tear-off pages.
A Bit of Nature
Bring the great outdoors inside with artwork. This
sunny sitting room includes a large bay window that offers magnificent views of
the outside, making these small butterfly prints blend right in on a blank
wall. The bright colours on the butterflies' wings add a needed splash of colour
to the mostly neutral room and coordinate perfectly with other accessories and decor.
