How to Choose the Right Art For Your Bedroom

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Creating a special atmosphere in your bedroom is important. It is the place where you calm down and relax before going to sleep. This is much easier with the right decor. And no room decor can be complete without art! In this article, I will share a few tips on how to choose the right artwork for your bedroom, whether you want to buy printable wall art or an original painting.

1. Decide Which Walls Need Decor

First of all, you need to decide which walls exactly need to be decorated with art. Usually there is an empty space above the bed and it is perfect for artworks. 

Also, you may consider hanging an artwork in front of your bed, so it is the first thing you see after waking up.

Mind the size of your bedroom. If it is quite large, don’t be afraid to experiment and hang more artworks on the walls, but stay discreet decorating a small room, as lots of artworks can shrink a small space and make it look stuffed.

2. Measure the Space and Decide How Many Artworks Do You Need

Now when you know which bedroom wall need to be decorated, you have to measure it and estimate the measurements of the artworks you will be looking for. 

Please mind that artworks require some space around them, so give them some distance from furniture and other objects. 

This is the step when you will also have to decide how many artworks you need – you can choose one larger work of art to dominate the wall, or create a gallery wall of smaller paintings, drawings and possibly photographs.

Diptychs, triptychs and artworks from the same series, created in similar style, are also an elegant solution.

Make a list of your measurements, this will help you in your search for art.

3. Choose a Style and Colour Scheme

Think about art styles and colours. It has to be something that you like, not too energising. We are decorating a bedroom, remember? So go for calm colour schemes and avoid emotionally impactful subjects.

contemporary abstract art is always a nice choice for a bedroom, you may also want to consider minimalist artworks, calming landscapes and seascapes.

Talking about the colours – blue, beige, black and white, combinations of pastel colours, possibly a touch of green will do a good job for a chill out atmosphere. Think twice about bright red, yellow or orange, as they have an energising effect an definitely not everybody wants to be energised before going to sleep.

4.  Set the Budget

Setting the budget is important if you do not want to overspend. Now that you know how many artworks you need, consider framing and hanging costs and estimate how much you are willing to spend.

Art prices vary depending on the originality of work. The most expensive art is original, especially if it is created by an established artist. Works of art that are not unique, like art prints, are cheaper. 

Limited edition prints are more expensive than open editions, which may be printed in as many copies as the artist desires. 

The most affordable art is printable art, that you can buy, download and print in your desired size. You can decide if it will be printed on paper, canvas or any other material and it is up to you to frame it, so although digital downloadable art is relevantly cheap, you are in charge of all the production costs.

There are a lot of artworks to choose from, so budget will help to narrow down your search and choose something that you like and are able to afford.

5. Search and Discover

Now that you have decided what artworks and how many pieces you need, it is time to start looking.

Check your local art galleries and artist’s studios if you are looking for original art. Take a look at online galleries and if you are looking for more affordable options – check websites selling art prints and printable art you can download.

You might feel overwhelmed with the quantity of art available online, but it should be quite easy to filter it out if you have followed all steps listed in this blog post.

Be patient and enjoy the process – buying art is definitely an interesting and aesthetically pleasing journey.

6. Making a Purchase

Buying art is very easy these days. If you choose an original artwork, the gallery or the artist will arrange everything for you – or at least they should. Negotiations are quite normal when you are buying the original, especially if you choose more than one. So don’t be shy to ask for a discount!

If you have chosen an artwork at an online gallery, it will take you only a few clicks to complete the purchase and the piece will be delivered to your door. Make sure you read the terms and policies of the website prior to buying. It would be good to know if they accept returns, how long does the delivery take and whether the artworks are insured.

Also, double check how the artworks are shipped, are they framed and how are they packed. Some artists ship their artworks rolled in a tube, that means they are not stretched and not framed, so you will incur extra costs. It is important to know if the artwork you are buying is ready to be hanged.

Printable art is really easy to buy. But bear in mind – although you will pay and download it within a few clicks, the job is not done. To get the best results when decorating with printable art, take the files to professional printers or upload it to reliable websites, offering printing services. Then take it to framers, but don’t forget to check affordable frames available at your local DIY or decor store.

That’s about it, you should be able to find a perfect art for your bedroom if you follow these steps, whether it is printable art prints for decoration or an original work of art. We hope you find this advice useful. Have fun decorating the temple of your sleep!

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