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Home is Where The Art is

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Whether it's fine art, folk art, or crafts, we all like to display some sort of art in our homes. From frames to posters, we're going to discuss our favorite art.

Decorate Your Way

A big mistake a lot of folks make is to decorate with art that is in at the moment. This is fine, but you have to be ready to change with the trends. You also have to like it. After all, you are going to have to look at it all the time. Because you change with the trends, keep the art affordable.

If you are mad about photos, especially family photos, decorate with them. In fact, dedicate an entire wall to your family. Using different sized frames, in the same style and color, you can make an impressive display. Some thing you and your family and guests will enjoy.

If collector plates are your thing, USE them. You can display them around a framed picture (in the same style). Use them to frame a doorway, window or wall mirror.

If you are just in love with your child's art, frame and display it. All children's pictures look professional in a nice frame and maybe a colorful matt. You'll be proud to show them off, as will your child.

If fine art makes your heart skip a beat, go for it. Of course you will have to afford it. If you can, you can also look at the art as an investment. Something you love, and the potential to make money on it, in the future, what else could you want?

If you are obsessed with an actor, music group, or movies, this is for you. You can frame photos, sheet music, movie posters, and even album covers. Neatly and stylishly arrange them on your walls, coffee tables anywhere you like. Just make sure your home mates also enjoy these things. Hey, they are going to have to live with them as well.

Is That Art?

I have a wall filled with woodwind instruments. While not usually considered art, it makes an impressive display. My kitchen has a wall dedicated to antique cooking utensils. Again, not really art, but I get so many great comments on it.

I visited the home, a year ago, of a doctor. He had a room dedicated to antique medical supplies. They were on the walls, on the tables (one even was a table), everywhere. He had a lot of items, but displayed them so well the room wasn't overwhelming.

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