Starting with artwork

Once you decide that you want a change in a room of your home are you someone that knows exactly what you want or is it a long process of figuring out style, color, furniture and accessories?  For most of us, it's a headache to try and figure out what to do.  We have so many choices in home decor and so many images coming our way that it makes even my head spin sometimes.  Every design magazine I look at there are so many beautiful images of homes that have great color and style.  But how do we narrow down the choices and take some of the inspiration into our own homes.  To wrap your head around all the choices I have a few points of advice.

1-  What type of family do you have?  Casual, Formal, Fun/Recreational.  Think about who uses the space and ask yourself if the decor represents those who use it. Choose the decor that is right for your family, right now.
2-What style/mood do you want in the room?  Relaxed /calm, fun /energetic, dramatic/romantic...
3-Color seems to stump most people, and I understand why because there are so many choices.  The short answer: look to artwork and accessories to bring color inspiration.  Pick a favorite accessory, throw, art piece, or favorite apparel accessory (like a necklace, handbag or shirt) and center your color scheme around those colors.
4-Choose decor and colors that you love, not necessarily whats in style.  Think outside the box of mainstream design.

I know, this is easier said than done but it's a place to start.
All of these examples use the colors in the art work as a color palette and to balance everything else off of.  Enjoy!

 

Every color in this room obviously came from the large art piece on the wall.

The artwork is the starting point for the mood and style of this room.