It's always a pleasure to see the vibrant pastels and brilliant greens that accompany the onset of spring.  Welcome the change of season into your home by placing a bouquet of colorful blossoms on a table or a draping ivy on a mantle.  Throws and pillows scattered around a sofa in complementary shades of blue, pink or green are also a great way to brighten a room.  it's important to remember that bringing color into a home not only enlivens a motif but also does a lot to brighten the mood in the home as well.

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Leslee Adams
Interior Designer
Owner and Founder of
Decor8 Home & Holiday
Chester, New Jersey

DESIGNER'S TIP

The Art of Displaying Art

There are three important things to keep in mind when buying artwork.  The first is to find pieces you love, pieces that speak to your soul.  Doing so, almost always ensures they'll bring you personal enjoyment and in some cases peace and harmony.   Just as important, you'll most likely not tire of them readily.  You certainly don't want to be replacing expensive artwork every other month.  

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Second,  (and I see this all the time) make sure the size of the piece works with the space it's intended for.  Most of the time, people purchase pieces that are on either side of the spectrum - either too small or too large.  Here's a couple of things to keep in mind when deciding on the perfect piece for your space.  If hanging above furniture, the general rule is to select a piece that is about 2/3 to 3/4 the width of the furniture.  You can accomplish this with one or two bold pieces, or make a gallery wall with several smaller pieces. Having one or two large pieces, draws attention to a focal point like a fire place or a bed and sets a more formal tone.

If you're hanging above a fireplace, 3 to 6 inches above the mantle will suffice. Select an artwork with a width larger than the fireplace opening, but smaller than the mantle.

Lastly, coordinate the colors in your artwork with the rest of the decor in the room.  If you're starting with a blank canvas and you find you're stuck for a color scheme for a room, utilize the colors in your painting or canvas as your palate for rugs, upholstery and window treatments.  Chances are, you're drawn to these colors and it's more than likely one of the reasons the painting appealed to you in the first place.

"Country Road"
by Ophelia & Co.

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