Need help with decorating apartment (art print + decoration)
Hi All!
I've finally added furniture into my rental/holiday/semi-home apartment.
I've looked over many art prints and cannot decide what would best suit my apartment so I'd like to pick your brains on the following:
- Recommendation on artprint/artwork I can use for: Bedroom and living room. I also have a really long narrow hallway of walls. There's also a wall beside my dining table that I can hang something on
- How many art print to hang above the couch or bed?
- A suitable colour scheme (pillows for sofa, prints)I bought grey pillows + a nice copper bowl.
I'm 26 and I quite like the scandi look, simple typography quotes, geometric animal, world map, city name, simple prints but not a big fan of photographs of nature. I really like the MOEBE oak print as well.
I keep going for black and white (I'm being too safe) so any out of the box ideas are welcomed!
p.s. I bought new quilt covers for my bed. I have replaced the triangle pattern sheets with a nice "stone washed" charcoal grey for a more simplicity look.
Thanks!!
(I replaced the black and white stripe covers with a nice plane grey one)
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7 years agoHi Tania Chan,
Here are a couple of examples from my recently completed Hawthorn project which has some Scandinavian influence. This project is a for busy and modern family home so we really worked on creating calm areas.
Texture is so important to create interest as well as a timeless colour palette. Longevity is also so important as opposed to having to worry about seasonal changes in trends.
- Recommendation on artprint/artwork
Perhaps choose a colour a that can come through in your artwork and bedding for example. Blue and greens are calm colours for bedrooms and great for apartment living.
- How many art print to hang above the couch or bed?
Depending on the artwork it could be one or two side by side.
- A suitable colour scheme (pillows for sofa, prints)
I would suggest to go neutral on the sofa and introduce different textures. You can draw colour from the artwork you choose here.
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Hawthorn East residence · More InfoA lot of the time I find it can be easy to get distracted or confused by all the different styles and products you might like. I always work with my clients to bring together the project and integrate all the spaces. These are just a few tips! Hope your project goes well!
- Recommendation on artprint/artwork
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Anonymous
7 years agoHello Tania,
You are just the type of customer with my favorite type of dilemma!
With such an array of options I could present to you, I will only demonstrate a few here now, and the rest I would like to encourage you to have a look for yourself.
Based upon a few key words you've mentioned, I would like to offer these suggestions of artwork:
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Allure of Arabia Brown · More InfoSome of these suggestions above are for some locations you mentioned in your opening dilemma, like the hallway, above the couch and bed.
What I really think would help you with inspiration, is if you take a look at my BESPOKE DESIGNS section. I specialise in designing and creating artwork to specifically compliment a rooms decor and furnishings, and here you will find inspirational ideas of other rooms:
http://www.houzz.com/projects/1720017/bespoke-designs
Alternatively, there are many artwork pieces that are ready and available to buy from our website also:
http://thejonescollection.gallery
If I can be of further assistance, feel free to contact me via my Houzz profile or through my website.
All the best with whatever you decide to choose. 
PROMiriam Innes ] [ Charcoal Artist
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PROBluethumb Online Art Gallery
7 years agoHey Tania,
It's Janni here- Bluethumb's Art Curator. I'd be happy to help you find some artworks if you like? To start with you might like to check out our Curations page.We have many wonderful artists such as:
and Liliana Gigovic
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like some help :)
Janni
PROGallery 360
7 years agoIf you want to go bold, what about a print from one of our local street artists in Perth? Combined with some modern cushions you would be able to create a fresh contemporary look. Let us know if you would like pricing details for the image we have suggested.
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