ARTWORK INSPO

SPACING- balance is key CLUSTERS - mirror the design

FRAMING - compliment the style

TEXTURE - create interest

MERAKI DESIGN STUDIO

Alcohol ink is a medium that creates the most unique designs each time it hits the canvas.

Incoroporating a unique colour scheme or adding some texture to your space in your artwork is easily achieved with these pieces.

Contact us to create your very own unique piece.

Chantelle Moss chantelle@merakidesignstudios.co.za 071 682 3754

artwork DECOR | THE in your home

Your home is a space to reflect your personality, a space that should lend to relaxation and recharge you, and this largely shown by the pieces you choose to display on your walls and incorporate in the styling of each room. Choosing the correct piece of artwork for your home can complete your space beautifully.

In the past, owning a piece of art was a massive expense and status symbol that spoke to your wealth.

Nowadays, you can find a piece of art that fits your budget and can become an investment over time.

Here are our top tips for choosing art pieces for each space in your home.

STYLE

As we’ve said, your home is the place for selfexpression and the style of your space will dictate the type of artwork you choose to display.

Firstly, find the focal point of your room, this is where your eyes land as you walk in to a space.

To choose a style for your artwork decide, for example whether you want it to be figurative, landscape or an abstract piece. If your home is modern minimalist, then an Italian landscape framed in ornate gold would not be a cohesive design flow as such. This is not to say we cannot mix and match styles, but be sure to seek the advice of a professional as it can look out of place if not done correctly. Choose colours based on what mood you want to set in each room. Your bedroom is a place of retreat and reflection; your office space should keep you inspired and your living room hosts your guests as well as your family, so choosing a piece that provokes conversation and sets the feel and vibe of the space is essential.

Grey, blue and all earth tones are a wonderful palette choice as it offers a soothing and mellow ambiance and atmosphere.

Yellow invokes an energetic and playful mood and green brings the essence of nature into your home.

So, choose the palette based on the feeling what your guests and yourself to experience as you visit or live in that space.

SIZE

You should always take into consideration the size of the space you’re working with.

Placing pieces that are too small can make your room feel empty and using pieces that are too large can be overwhelming and make a room feel cramped and stuffy.

However, clusters of artworks in various sizes can work well in smaller spaces like a stairwell, because you don’t need to have a full view perspective of the space.

If you have a large space with high ceilings, try using oversized pieces of art as it can fill up the room making it feel more intimate and cosy.

TEXTURES

Textures create interest and draws a person in to closely admire the piece on display. Alcohol ink is still a relative new trend but it is creating a whirlwind of excitement within the world of art. With the ability to incorporate contrasting colours with metallics, creating a marbled effect, these pieces of art will adapt into almost any home or office space.

Alcohol inks are a highly pigmented, acid free, fast drying medium which can be used on non-porous surfaces. The ink seemingly has a mind of its own cause the artist does not have full control over the way the ink will mix or where it will go, making each piece unique.

(Contact us for your own unique piece for your space).

FRAMING

Framing should match the style of the artwork you’ve chosen. For example, if you have an abstract piece and your space is styled minimally, an elegant plain frame would work well as opposed to a large ornate gold piece. Colour choice should also compliment the

DECOR colours in your painting and not compete with them. Choosing the material of your frame should tie in with the furniture items you have in your space. Again, here you can play around with merging styles. Ask your interior designer for assistance.

PLACEMENT

This can make or break your space. One of the most common mistakes people make, is hanging the piece too high or not in the right position in relation to the furniture.

Keep in mind that it needs to look balanced and spacing it correctly is imperative.

Do not have furniture block the art, and make sure you hang it with purpose. Not every blank wall needs a piece of art.

Custom made art is a great way to ensure you have a unique piece adorning your walls, a conversation starter for sure.

Chantelle from Urban Trend Design and Meraki Interior Studio creates custom pieces of art where you can select your own colours to suit your styling needs and sizing requirements.

Get in touch with Meraki for a customised quotation via any of the channels mentioned below.