Art elevates the look of your home by bringing your bare walls alive. But we all know it can be an expensive indulgence. Does that mean we have to forgo art while doing up our living rooms? Not necessarily. There are some simple ways you can incorporate art in your home without breaking your budget and without having to put up a random poster where a nice painting should go. Here we bring you three fabulous ways to make your living space pop with a dash of art that will have your visitors raving about your creativity.
Get prints of art by local artists
Do you know prints are cheaper than actual paintings? They are also more marketable and thus many artists are now digitizing their works and selling prints at affordable prices. Find an artwork you like and see if the artist has made digital prints available. If not, you can put in a request for one. Most artists these days will happily oblige. Instagram is a great place to discover amazing new artists whose work resonates with you and will make your home reflect your personality. Krisha Tamrakar, a Kathmandu-based contemporary artist and author, is one of our favorites.
Frame fabrics
And we don’t mean just any fabric. You have to be really creative with this one. Find an heirloom sari or a piece of upholstery from your childhood days that brings back fond memories and get it framed. Make sure it’s something that you love looking at and it matches your decor as well. One of our readers has put up a piece of her mother’s wedding sari on a large frame and she says it’s the focal point of her living room. Another hung a vintage rug that was in her parent’s home on a wall and it reminds her of happy times while giving her space a much-needed pop of color.
Make a fun collage
A collage is a great way to display random notes, cards, ticket stubs, and postcards that might otherwise clutter your space. Collect your favorite memorabilia and paste them creatively and interestingly on a large sheet of paper. This can be a really fun activity to do as a family. You can also add pressed flowers and write down your favorite quotes for added intrigue. There are many ideas on how to create fabulous collages that you can then display in your living room as art on Pinterest and Instagram. All you need is a weekend, some paper, markers, and glue.
