Inspiring Ideas for Affordable Art
Finding affordable art can be a challenge for many homeowners. As a design consultant and home staging professional, I have seen the inside of many homes. Many homes for sale, at all price points, shared something in common - walls nearly bare of expression. Why? Because many people share a common misperception about art. They view art as a luxury, something they are saving up to buy…someday.
One couple hired me to stage their home on the advice of their real estate agent. They were skeptical that I could make much of an impact with the meager budget we had to work with. The lack of artwork and accessories did present a challenge. But in the end, they were surprised at how great the living and dining rooms looked with the $40 we set aside for the “art” budget.
With the help of a trusty glue gun, three round, rattan chargers from the local import store and a few large silk tropical leaves and blooms became a stunning wall display in the dining room. For the living room, we taped off and painted a large rectangle on the wall above the sofa with some leftover accent paint. We purchased a bunch of inexpensive picture frames for $2.00 apiece, spray-painted them black, inserted nine colorful postcards the couple had picked up on their Key West honeymoon and hung them in a ordered display. Bam!…artwork!
What did the couple take away from our experience? The realization that art can be affordable. That art does not have to wait for someday. And…you do not have to be able to draw or paint on canvas to create wall art worthy of display!
This quote from Guild.com founder, Toni Sikes, says it all..
“Forget the perception that you have to have a lot of money to buy art. I believe that luxury isn’t measured by price but by the amount of attention lavished on the details. Everyone, no matter his or her income, can create a home that’s filled with luxury – the luxury of something carefully made or much loved.” My thoughts precisely, Toni!
Do you have bare walls in your home calling out for your attention - in desperate need of adornment? Then be sure to check back for some more budget-friendly art tips. You may already have the makings for some affordable DIY art just waiting to be displayed.
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The Author: Sandra Tuell
Website: http://www.newhomes.com
About: As an accredited real estate enhancement professional, interior arranger and color specialist, Sandra Tuell's expertise is in helping clients transition to a new home — first by preparing their current homes for resale, and then by creating warm and inviting spaces in their new homes that are uniquely personal. With a passion about all that is pertinent to the design, comfort, livability, and ultimately the marketability of a home, Sandra is excited to share her insights with homeowners who wish to maximize the potential of their homes.
As a writer for New Homes Realty, Inc., her focus is to provide practical information and affordable tips that both inspire readers and instill the confidence to try something new. “Our personal spaces can have a profound effect on how we feel,” stresses Sandra. “Everyone deserves good design. Creating beautiful interiors has more to do with creativity than money. The whole point is to create a space that makes you feel good...that you feel like coming home to.”
For the past four years, Sandra has operated her own interior arrangement and home staging company, Roomscapes, servicing clients in Pinellas County, Florida. She received specialized training in interior arrangement, and earned certification in real estate enhancement through Realty Enhancements International. Previously, Sandra worked in the corporate world as a marketing professional, applying her creative energy in a variety of roles including advertising, promotions, special events planning and web content creation. Her current position as a writer for New Homes Realty allows her to bring together her love of design and her educational training as a journalist. “It's really the best of both worlds,” says Sandra.
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