Large-scale living room wall art is more than just decoration. It's a bold statement that transforms any space, drawing the eye, and setting the tone for the entire room. This type of art can very effectively reflect your personality and style. In this article, we'll explore why large-scale wall art is the ultimate statement piece for your living room.
Introduction to Large Scale Wall Art
Large-scale wall art can be a crucial element in any living room's decor scheme. Its impact is both immediate and lasting, offering more than mere adornment. When selecting art of this scale, consider how it can transform the room's atmosphere and become a focal point that demands attention and starts conversations.
This type of art has the unique ability to reflect personal tastes and interests. It not only fills empty wall space effectively but also breathes life into a room, changing the mood or tone of a space with just one piece of art.
Importance of Focal Point Art
Focal point art commands attention and provides direction in a room's layout. A well-chosen piece can unite a room's elements, bringing cohesion to a diverse range of styles. By considering its role, you can elevate a room's overall impact and make it truly unforgettable.
Creating a Visual Anchor
Visual anchors provide stability and a sense of balance in a room. They ground the viewer's gaze, making the space feel purposeful. Large-scale art achieves this by filling spaces that might otherwise seem empty or disjointed.
Enhancing Room Aesthetics
Art enhances aesthetics by introducing color, texture, and form into a room. When chosen thoughtfully, large-scale artwork can complement existing elements while providing visual contrast.
Living Room Decor Ideas
Large-scale wall art plays a vital role in setting the room's tone. Consider using a dramatic piece or pairing art with textured elements for an engaging atmosphere.
Choosing the Right Color Palette
Selecting a color palette (for living room walls or living room wall art) is pivotal for cohesive room design. Art can dictate colors that unify and enhance existing decor. Opt for colors that reflect your style, promoting visual harmony and reinforcing the overall theme of your room. For example, the room below features tones of orange in both the art and the furniture.
Integrating with Existing Decor; Or not
Integrating art into existing decor requires blending styles and materials thoughtfully. Evaluate your room's current elements and choose art that complements furniture and textures without clashing. Or, if clashing is your goal, consider how the large-scale art plays with the varied and visually mixed aesthetic.
Exploring Gallery Wall Ideas
Gallery walls add a dynamic touch to any living room. They offer a platform to display a large amount of art creatively at the same time. Varying the sizes, mediums, textures, and styles of artwork provides versatility and character.
Crafting a Cohesive Look
Creating a cohesive look on a gallery wall involves curation and thoughtful layout. A harmonious display avoids clutter and imbalance while maintaining visual flow and effectively showcasing individual pieces, especially when one of the pieces is large.
Much like choosing complementary colors or clashing, when creating a gallery wall, one can go for a cohesive look or plan for something purposefully unbalanced. (We might say the image below leans in that direction.) The look of your space is up to you.
Balancing Different Art Pieces
Balancing diverse art pieces on a gallery wall involves thoughtful consideration of composition and spacing. Each piece should contribute to a unified story, allowing for a delightfully curated experience. We especially like having some pieces that are framed and others that aren't, mixing in lighting elements, and playing around with adding unexpected wall pieces like hooks and metal decor.
The Allure of Textured Wall Art
Textured wall art brings a warmth and tactile quality to a living room space. It captures attention and invites a closer look, making it an excellent choice to complement minimalistic furniture. Additionally, depending on the material of the textured wall art, it may serve as a sound dampener to mitigate harsh acoustics.
Adding Depth and Dimension
Using textured wall art enhances a room by adding depth and dimension. Textures can draw the eye and create a more dynamic feel, promoting a sense of movement and energy. The Submaterial Diade collection is the perfect example. It is a series of six modular designs (customizable by size, shape, and color) that use straight and curved bars of laminated wool felt to create a textured wall art piece with lovely moving shadows depending on the light.
Combining Materials for Impact
Integrating a variety of materials within textured wall art can create a striking visual impact. Choose materials that resonate with your style, enriching the decor and offering complexity. Our Myth Flat wall panel (below) combines our favorite natural and sustainable materials: wool felt and cork.
Custom Wall Art Options
Choosing art for your walls allows you to reflect and celebrate your personal style. It can transform a living space. While large-scale, ready-made, mass-produced art is readily available these days, we love discovering one-of-a-kind pieces. Estate sales, auctions, and thrift stores are one way to procure these pieces. Finding a giant vintage piece can feel like winning the lottery! Another way to find custom wall art is to contact designers, artists, or manufacturers like Submaterial, who work with clients to create bespoke pieces.
Benefits of Personalization
Personalization in wall art fosters a deep connection between the homeowner and the artwork. The Submaterial design and sales teams work directly with clients and their interior designers to find the perfect product, the best materials, and the size, shape, and colors that will make the artwork exactly what the client is looking for.
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