Home decor specialist Danita Lickfelt is the top writer for Metal-Wall-Art.com, a wall decorating store offering unique contemporary metal wall art and metal wall hangings.
A home should stand up to greet you and your guests, and a foyer sets the decorative tone for the entire home, giving you a chance to create a fabulous first impression. If your decorative preference leans toward sleek modern style, choose interpretive contemporary works of art to create a highly personalized statement in the foyer. It doesn't matter is your home includes a grand foyer or a moderately scaled entry, contemporary wall art comes in a wide array of sizes, genres and price ranges making it versatile enough for any entry space. Whether used alone or combined with other elements, contemporary wall art will provide a bold splash of color and style that speaks volumes about you, your home and your personal good taste.
Create a Focal Wall
Consider the wall that guests see first when entering the home; this is your focal wall and it should be a reflection of your unique sense of style. Whether the space is large or small, the vertical space opposite the entry can be stylishly decorated with contemporary canvas or metal wall art in vivid colors and bold designs. Because contemporary art is interpretive and abstract it can be displayed horizontally or vertically, whichever best suites the space. In larger spaces, two or three frameless contemporary canvas panels can be used to create a focal point, or metal wall art can be used on its own or in conjunction with canvas art. In a smaller space, fewer pieces or one appropriately sized piece may provide the main focus in the foyer. Consider painting the wall in a hue that complements the art and makes it stand out.
Add Depth and Dimension Realistic Tabletop Pieces
Bring multi-dimensional impact to the foyer by adding a contemporary work of tabletop art to the mix. Choose a piece of table top art of an appropriate size that expresses your style. Let the mood and style of the canvas or metal wall art inspire your choice of tabletop art so that the combination of elements expresses an interpretation that is meaningful to you. Display it on a small console table in front of the contemporary painting or metal wall art. If space is at a premium, display tabletop art on a pedestal or a contemporary wall shelf. Combining sculpture or table top art with wall art is a highly personal way to express your style since your interpretation is what guides the way you combine decorative elements.
Shop Online for the Best Selection
To make your home truly unique, avoid mass produced art that is typically available in discount stores and retail chains; such pieces rarely possess the impact of original art. Choose only high-quality hand-painted contemporary works of art to make a unique and lasting impression. You'll find works of art with extraordinary quality from online sources. Online sources also offer the most extensive selection at a variety of prices, and you can shop for the comfort of your home any time of the day or night.
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