Frugal Secrets to Decorating With Wall Art
So, you have just finished a room decorating project. You've taken great care in the placement of the furniture. The window treatments are perfect. Yet, the room is missing one last important piece - Wall Art - to accent those vertical spaces.
Using wall art, is not only a way to fill in those empty spaces but more importantly, it's your signature in the room. Furniture is nice, floors and architectural features might reflect your sense of aesthetics, but when it comes to decorating with wall art - there is just no doubt about the influence you have on your living space.
The most frugal way of finding and then framing your perfect wall art is to shop on line. Shopping on line is the better choice when looking for that perfect accent piece - for 3 simple reasons.
First, no matter what you may be looking for, be it a period piece, a modern abstract, a print or photo you will be able to find them on one site. By shopping for wall art on line, you can take your time and enjoy the benefit of right to your door delivery.
You can custom size your art. If you are having trouble fitting or finding that right sized piece of wall art to fit that unusual space. Online wall art providers will do a great job of customizing the size and frame to accomodate those uncommon wall spaces. They can also accommodate your larger spaces as well.
The standard rule for adding wall art above a furniture peice is that it should be 2/3rds of its length. An average sofa's length is between 80 to 90 inches. So, 50" to 60" would be the best size to use to complement your couch.
Framed wall art can become a very expensive accent, even if you create groupings rather than use 1 large image.
If you have ever attempted to find a picture suitable for your decorating scheme by shopping from store to store…it often ends up being an exercise in futility. Many people will give up and settle for something "OK" rather than what they really wanted…the perfect image.
So, that’s 2nd Benefit of decorating with wall art the frugal way by buying wall art online. With the almost unlimited generas, artists and period peices of art you will find the art you want in the perfect size you need it to be.
The final benefit is one I cannot emphasis enough. I can honestly gurantee you will save a lot of money if you buy your wall art on line. How?
- The convience of shopping at home cannot be beat. Day or night, regardless of weather and gas prices.
- Framing wall art on line is substantially cheaper. Web site art suppliers buy in bulk and complete your order on site. Local framers charge much more to frame your piece because the do the job one at a time and cannot benefit from the massive quantity discounts given to larger framing companies. These discounts are passed on to you.
- If you don't like the completed result…you recieve a strong guarantee with each order. Local framers may accommodate your disappointment but it may cost you more for them to fix it.
To summerize - take my advice, buy your wall art on line. It's trouble free. more exciting. And, definitely the #1 way to save money.
Ready to shop for art online but don't know where to start? Start here at Frugal Home Design’s Frugal Review of the 3 top selling Online Art Stores.
http://frugalhomedesign.com/Shop-Wall-Art.html
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