Via Large Painting Love Birds Tree .
I love how it looks to hang three canvases to form one picture. What do you think?
31 Paintings You Can Copy for Your Own House .
It’s no secret that buying art is not always a cheap endeavor. Some of the best works cost more than I make in a year. Some are more than I’ve ever made in my life all put together. Fortunately, if you enjoy painting, you can copy some of your favorites. That gives you a great work or art and lets you hang something that you are able to put your own spin on. And won’t it be fun to tell everyone you’re the artist when they admire your paintings?
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1 Musical Notes
Via Abstract Music
Even if you don’t play piano, you have to admit that this fun painting would look great in your house.
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2 Tiny Pastel Dream Catcher
Via Tiny Pastel Dream Catcher Box .
If you’re new to painting, try something small to help you master your technique.
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Planning for your children’s summer party can be agitating, but nothing does it better than bringing the entertainment to your home. Consider setting up carnival games for kids from DIY. Not only will they be totally engaged, but it’ll also add a fun, festive spirit, making the party unforgettable for them.
When choosing your art prints, size matters a lot.
This is the number one mistake that many people make when purchasing artwork – they always underestimate the size of the poster / art print that is needed to make an impact on their walls. In most cases, unless you’re decorating a small wall space or need to fill an area in an existing gallery (see photo below), whatever size you think you need for a blank wall, it’s usually best to get the next size up.
Stars Hollow Poster, 18×24″ inch
Albuquerque Travel Poster, 24×36″ inch
The size you think you need may seem “big” to you after measuring your space up close, but realize that people aren’t going to be walking up to your walls and staring closely at your artwork. People admire art in passing from several feet away…and from a distance, your beloved art piece can look as small as a postage stamp! Simply put, go bigger and it’ll look better! Add pops of color and tie the whole room together by choosing pillows and blankets in hues that are inspired by your wall art. Artwork: In Omnia Paratus Poster, Scranton Poster, Pawnee Poster / Frame: Architect Frame in Black
Pick 2-3 colors from your wall art and use that as your color palette.
If you really want to pull the look of your entire room together (or cozy corner, reading nook, etc.) , you should first visualize and make note of your desired color palette. Ideally, you would already have a personal color preference and go from there. but oftentimes, people don’t actually know what color(s) they want in their room. So, one easy way to find your color palette is to choose 2-3 colors from a piece of artwork (or several pieces) that you want to feature in the designated space. This technique is especially helpful if you don’t already have a color theme in your room to begin with (it’s okay, most people don’t). In fact, the simplest way to decorate a room is to base the color palette from a single piece of artwork, and then obtain home accessories in complementary colors.
In Omnia Paratus Based on The Life & Death Brigade from Gilmore Girls
Design Inspiration: In Omnia Paratus Poster When first designing a room, most people choose neutral colored furniture (brown, gray and ivory tones) because those are the safest color choices. That is a great starting point, because then, once you decide on the basis of your color palette, all you need to do is simply add a few accent pieces (such as pillows, throw blankets, etc.) to amplify the look of your living space. Pro tip: When choosing your pillows and throw blankets, be sure to also try and mix in a different textures (i.e. velvet, burlap, wool) or patterns (stripes, checkered, floral, geometric) to add more visual interest and not make it look too “matchy-matchy” by having all solid colored items in the same fabric.
As you can see from the mood board above, the color palette is based on the yellow, sky blue, and rust tones found in the artwork (“In Omnia Paratus” Poster). To add style to the room and build a cohesive look, let’s start with adding hints of yellow to the space. Note that because yellow is such a dominant color in the art piece, it’s best to keep the tone and spatial presence of your yellow home accessories on the conservative side, especially since that specific shade in itself is already a bold color choice. In this case, a spray of yellow flowers, a somber / cream-yellow throw blanket and a subdued, jewel-toned pillow is all you need to accentuate the artwork, without evoking feelings of McDonald’s. Next. to really elevate the room, instead of choosing a plain, neutral colored sofa, let’s have fun and choose one in the same color family of the blue dress in the artwork. Keep in mind, a sky blue sofa is unique and unexpected, but as an alternative, adding blue throw pillows to a neutral colored sofa works just as well. Finally, to match the vintage red-orange lettering in the artwork, adding a rust-toned throw pillow with an interesting texture and tassels would really be the cherry on top!
Högsmæde Poster
Only witches and wizards travel here.
Design Inspiration: Högsmæde Travel Poster
Focus on color, but don’t forget about style, mood and theme.
It’s easy to find complementary colors, but it’s a bit harder to nail down your style preference and how you want someone to FEEL when they enter a room. Let’s take the Högsmæde Travel Poster as an example (mood board above). In this case, aside from choosing decorative items in the right color palette, it would also make an amazing impact to build a theme around the artwork . Do this by thinking of key words that pop into your head when you visualize Hogsmeade village (for the “muggles” out there, this artwork is inspired by the fictional universe from the Harry Potter book series). In this case, the key words are: “cozy” (hence, the throw blanket and iron candle holders), “rustic” (wooden deer head & antler lamp) and tavern (coffee table that looks like an oak barrel…evoking feelings of “The Three Broomsticks” tavern).
Whenever I get my artwork professionally framed, most framers will try to push me to get thick, wide frame. This is another common mistake many people make with artwork, because they automatically think: the bigger the frame width, the more it will highlight their poster print, right? Wrong! In most cases – unless you’re going for a very specific Rococo / Baroque style – choosing a frame width that’s more than 1″ inch (for artwork 24×36″ inches or smaller) is overkill.
A frame that’s too wide may steal attention away from your art print and can even cheapen the look of your artwork. Are there exceptions? Yes, of course! Especially if your poster has a lot of negative space around it, or if you’re getting a frame with a white mat (see an example of this at the bottom of this page). However, in most spaces, a thin black frame (as seen in the photo below) will look best!
Side Note About Framing WindowShopGal Posters: Since all WindowShopGal posters are offered in standard USA print sizes, no custom framing is needed! You can simply buy an inexpensive, ready-made frame online, or at your local hobby / frame shop. Additionally, all art prints (11×17″ and larger) include a built-in, thin antique white border to replicate a “faux mat” for an elegant, more polished look. So, if you purchase an 18×24″ poster, simply get an 18×24″ frame – it’s that simple!
Artwork: New York Travel Poster / Frame: Architect Frame in Black To achieve the same look of the vintage-inspired poster prints as seen on WindowShopGal, the simplest choice that will fit almost any decor is a black wooden frame with a matte finish, flat / clean lines, and a frame border width of 1″ inch or less.*** This look is effortless, timeless and elegant, and pairs especially well with retro-style posters. If you want to veer away from a modern style, then choose a rustic finish or stained wood frame to achieve a “farmhouse style” or even “boho” look. See photo examples below. 
Artwork: Hogsmeade Travel Poster (Photo by @SageHillCottage) / In Omnia Paratus Heritage Poster (Photo by @thelafleurhouse) / Yule Ball Poster (Photo by @SageHillCottage) / Frame: Calenzana Frame
