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Friday, January 29th, 2016
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There is nothing more expressive when it comes to designing a home than the use of art. Art accessory comes in many forms but one of its most beautiful forms is a painting. Vibrant colors and rich textures can be infused with other design elements.
There are many media and styles featured in famous paintings, even repros. It is easy to find some pieces that can match your chosen theme and also your personality.
Watercolor paintings work best in achieving a softer look. This medium shows multiple layers of color ranging from abstract to life-like. For added contrast and detailed shading, find oil or acrylic paintings. These, on the other hand, feature mixed colors in various textures.
Painting History
The history of this art medium goes back a long way. Every style is born from the one that came ahead of it. Each artist also adds to the achievements of the early painters and is able to influence the next generation of painters.
Paintings can be enjoyed for their sheer beauty alone. But for the keen eye, their colors, forms, lines and composition appeal to every sense. Paintings can even leave lasting impressions.
The enjoyment of paintings is not the sole purpose of this kind of art. It can be used to convey a deeper message than mere beauty. It can express the artist’s impression of persons and scenes, even events. Feelings can also be described with the use of paintings. Viewers may or may not feel that emotions that are being conveyed by the artist. One needs a discerning eye for art in order to appreciate such things.
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Painting history can be encapsulated in these periods –
Man has gone a long way from the time when paintings were colored animal drawings inside caves. Cave dwellers were the first known painters, with their work found inside the caves of Spain and southern France.
Even back then, these cave artists knew that they needed vibrant colors to depict their lives back then. The famous painting of the wounded bison is still in the cave of Altamira in Spain today. While basic tools were used in the beginning, eventually, man learned to accumulate more materials and even learned techniques that improved his artwork.
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You may not be able to take home an original Picasso, Monet or Michelangelo but there are still a lot of amazing paintings to go around. These days, the canvas can be the home for odd shapes, mere triangles, circles or rectangles in your sight but their bright colors and geometric patterns definitely mean something. It may even be difficult to distinguish between sculptures and paintings these days but the purity of hues and the shapes’ relationships are still there.
Artwork, as previously mentioned, comes in many forms. Clients are most familiar with the type that they can hang on walls inside their homes or offices. The next renowned pieces are tabletop artwork and sculptures.
Don’t get confused in choosing which medium you’d bring to your home or office. Just remember to show your personality through your chosen painting. Regardless of form, your taste and style should be reflected throughout the medium.
If you were a born optimist then it shouldn’t be a surprise to find brightly-colored paintings in your home. Black and white is for the stoic ones. What you have chosen based on your personality is a surefire validation that you have selected the right piece. Your art accessory is a representation of you so kudos!
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2016
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Renaissance style came into existence because of the emergence of architecture and art in ancient Rome. Though people think of the greatness of Rome when it comes to the beauty of this style, it goes without saying that it was truly born in Italy during the 14th century.
English designers embraced the motifs that they read in Renaissance books. Artisans who were in London were also influenced by this style.
Grotesque, Moresque, Myths, etc.
Grotesque is a kind of decor which has its foundations in Ancient Rome’s wall paintings. In the 15th century, many of these works of art were discovered; they featured scrolling plants, mystical creatures, figures, vases and masks.
Strapwork, on the other hand, is like the leather strips. These are daring shapes that come in three dimensions. English designs, especially during the 16th century, are laden with this style. This style is especially useful in framing motifs and architectural forms.
Moresque, on the other hand, is called such because of its link to the North African and Spanish Moors. If you see those interwoven leaves, stems or tendril patterns, then you have a pretty good idea of what moresque is.
Romans and Greeks are known for their busts. The Renaissance style is also quite popular with what’s known as the roundrel. This is a decorative motif which originated from the Roman coins.
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But what are Greeks and Romans without their myths? The Renaissance culture in England spurred a revitalized interest in classical mythology. Paintings and prints featured these mythical characters as the motifs.
The beauty of the Renaissance style does not end with the Romans. When Henry VIII became king, he inspired the rest of Europe as he became a patron of the arts. People marvelled at his court and the many luxurious objects in his kingdom. It was because of his love for the arts why he also commissioned foreign artists to design more than 50 of his royal palaces. The beauty and splendour of his court proved just how powerful and intimidating looks can be.
One of Henry’s favorite palaces is the Hampton Court Palace located in Surrey. He did not spare any expense in developing this traditional style palace. The ornaments that were used here are indicative o the strong influence of the Renaissance. This building’s Great Hall still stands today.
Going back to its home, Renaissance style was further developed with the help of Italian architect Sebastiano Serlio. Serlio published a series of books discussing architecture and the Renaissance. Buildings of antiquity were recorded in those books, thus, promoting classical style for both the interior and exterior features.
Fireplaces and ceilings became canvasses of sorts to many patterns, textures and works of art.
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Styles that are related to the Renaissance is the Neo classical style. It was during the 16th century that books containing decorative motifs offered inspiration to many British designers and artists. The Classical as well as Renaissance Revival during the 19th century became quite popular as archaeological discoveries were being made in Greece and Italy.
Renaissance and Your Home
You do not need to have a degree in interior design just to use this classic style in your home. Do not feel intimidated. Just remember as you start putting the elements together that the chairs, tables, cabinets and drawers have to be ornate, luxurious yet still comfortable. Choose oak, Remember to overlay but not overdo. Say yes to a lot of brocades, candelabra, tapestries, Oriental rugs, embroidered items, and velvet.
There is still a huge difference between mess and a concoction of different arts, elaborate walls, decorative pieces and the most inspiring furniture so take it easy in designing a Renaissance-inspired home.
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2016
Let this Winners Only Dining Room 48 Inch Bench with Cushioned Seat DG2456 become your first dining bench.
Mankind has definitely come a long way from marveling over a spark of fire. Now, we even boast of having refined tastes. This crosses many aspects such as fine dining, fashion, even interior design.
Historical records are not concise but it appears that the earliest migrants who settled down to a domesticated way of life always wanted their bodies off the cold floor. Chairs, stools and benches – however our predecessors called their artificial thing to sit on – only proves that man always distinguished the need to be set apart from mere animals. Chairs and benches emerged as early as the Stone Age.
Seats (mostly the folding types) have also been found in many Chinese tombs with the designs hardly changed over the centuries. Chairs are also found in Roman homes, Greek libraries, even East Asian places.
The Latin word cathedra explains the very purpose of every bench and chair from then till now – kata for down and hedra means to sit.
The Dining Bench
You may be new to the whole concept of dining benches but this is one wonderful way to begin designing your dining room. The style of the Winners Only Dining Room 48 Inch Quails Run Bench DQ1455AE would be just the thing for this area in your home. Notice how the stretch of the bench fits the space between the dining table legs perfectly. Should you choose to invest in a solo dining bench, be sure to measure this crucial space.
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Deciding between this and the Winners Only Dining Room 102 Inch Pedestal Table With 2-12 Inch Leaves DR142100 depends hugely on your personal taste as well as all the other things that you will be bringing in to your dining area.
The dining bench is not something that can be found in every dining room. In fact, it is a wonderful addition to a home that is looking forward to deviate from the too balanced look that common dining sets provide.
If you are a person who simply loves to decorate your own home, then the dining room would be a great place to start. There are so many things that you can add to this statement dining set. For instance, you can add a simple china cabinet right against the wall. This can house all your treasured chinaware and silverware.
Making your dining room appear stylish is also as easy as rearranging your furniture pieces. Reorganize after a few months, with the dining bench changing its position from time to time.
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McCreery’s Home Furnishings offers many other dining bench styles and dining room sets. Choose from the different materials, colors and designs that are being offered. Many homeowners prefer the wooden and metallic dining benches as these can blend well with various designs.
Be sure to choose the right size of dining bench by taking the measurements of the dining table from the onset. Choose a big dining bench and your dining room could appear narrower than it really is.
Complete the look of your striking dining room by placing the dining bench at the center of the room. Add a lovely chandelier and you are ready to welcome dinner guests to your home.
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