Artful Home Decor

Create Your Favorite Room Around a Work of heART!

Most people think "paint the walls, select the floors and furniture ~ then search for a painting that matches it all.

What if you simply selected the work of art that speaks to YOUR heart and soul ~ and designed your room around it?

That's what I'm going to show you how to do! Join me for a design challenge that will have you discovering your heart colors and more.

Today we're selecting art. 

Dancing Dahlias

I am starting with Dancing Dahlias for the main wall in my living room. We remodeled two years ago, painting everything white to transform a very dark north facing living area.

The first part of our remodel was the kitchen, which was also super dark. I had removed the dark red plaid wallpaper when we first bought the house 25 years ago. Restructuring the cabinets with a more open contemporary space, we also changed out small windows for sliding doors opening onto the deck.

Before remodel

This let in the light and established an open bright sunlit 'color palette' of white, Sea Salt, and a neutral wood tone lvt flooring throughout. I began by envisioning what the space would look and feel like with a sketch.

First sketch for new kitchen/artwork

I imagined the space could open up with an art wall, instead of all the clutter. I looked at it from my favorite chair in what was then den (soon to be dining area.) Without the cabinets, the art wall would be 8' x 8' to accomodate a five by five foot oil painting. With a painting from my inventory I felt drawn to one of the floral pieces ~ to mirror my love of gardens and bring in colorful happy vibes that would draw energy to my kitchen throughout the entire space.

art wall in remodeled kitchen great room

Now I am imagining the paintings, and fabrics, furnishings, and wall coverings for the rest of the space. Subscribe