Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Tricks To Including Jazz Artwork In Home Decor

Tricks To Including Jazz Artwork In Home Decor

By Angel Dudley


There are several elements that work together in order to enjoyably include jazz artwork into a home's decor. Synergy, or the outcome when the end result is greater than the sum of each factor, plays an unseen role. A uniquely pleasant space can be created in any room where all of the major elements seem to belong and create completion and harmony.

Sometimes, choices are subconscious: such as when a homeowner or decorator just knows where each item goes. But when this isn't the case, it can be helpful to have some guideposts.

The contents of a room hold a dual purpose: to offer a practical space in which the room's function is fulfilled and to provide an atmosphere that feels inviting. The specific purpose of decor is to create that feel. What may at first seem difficult or elusive can be greatly simplified when the individual elements that work together are understood more clearly. Colors, energetic flow, consistent style and symmetry each play a role. No single piece of art can do the job alone.

A room with a piano in it can be an ideal location for a painting that includes a piano. This is an example of how someone's interest in art may interplay with their other hobbies or decor choices. Key features or objects present in a piece of art, such as instruments, wineglasses or dancers, can be a great source of inspiration and potential.

Colors are a major factor to consider. This type of art has a tendency towards vibrant colors. Perhaps one will be dominant or else many will combine together. To create harmony, either a dominant color or tone should be notable in the room in at least several places or it should align with the primary tones already present. A helpful question to ask is this: "What emotion is desired in this room?" The photograph may depict a specific feeling on the faces of people or it may denote feeling through the colors.

Whether the piece is meant to be a primary focal point or an enhancement, location and placement will be a determining factor in this. As a central feature, the surrounding area should be as free of clutter as possible and contain only simple or complementary elements. The eye is easily distracted and clutter will greatly reduce the effect.

In creating a sense of harmony and flow, placement relative to other more static features of the room becomes crucial and offers an appealing sense of symmetry. Centering a picture in the middle of a wall is a good illustration of this. Other elements to make use of include the lines that make up the top and sides of door frames, windows, furniture and other wall-hangings. Both height and horizontal symmetry greatly affect perception.

The key to integrating jazz artwork into a room's decor is found in alignment. Colors, placement, size and content all play a major role. The simplest of changes in any of these factors can dramatically alter the degree of synergy created. Allow the piece to find its own place and don't settle for less.




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