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Art that Expands

One easy way to create the illusion of spaciousness is to decorate with art that features warm, cheerful tones and expansive imagery. Look for pieces that have simple images -- a flower, vase or portrait -- and especially those with a predominance of yellow and orange hues.

Art that draws the eye beyond the room itself -- such as far-reaching landscapes and seascapes -- can also make a room feel more open and airy. Our Space & Light Collection is chock full of art that expands -- from inspiring landscapes and seascapes to buoyant still lifes and art with flowers.

The Magic of Mirrors

Mirrors also serve as admirable works of art in their own right, especially when they are artfully framed. Our handpicked designer mirrors come in a variety of styles, shapes and finishes, each one offering you a world of ways to reflect light -- and your own unique style.

Decorate with these simple tips in mind, and watch any room become more expansive and filled with light. Ready to expand your horizons? Shop our Space & Light Collection today.

From your floor lamps to your furniture, you’ve handpicked every item in your home to ensure it speaks of your signature style -- and framed fine art is the finishing touch that ties it all together.

Is Your Décor Style Traditional?

Today, we’ll be highlighting framed fine art for the traditional home decorator.

• Do you love antiques and timeless home accents that never go out of style?
• Is your home décor inspired by the classic beauty of the past?
• Do you relish any occasion to bring out your vintage china for elegant dinners and afternoon tea?

If you answered yes to some or all of the questions above, your home décor style is likely traditional.

Themes in traditional art include museum masterpieces, still life florals, formal portraits and scenic landscapes -- all of which you’ll find in our Traditional Art Collection. You’ll also find a variety of famous works of art by many of history’s most famous artists, including Claude Monet, a popular choice for the traditional home decorator.

Haystacks at Giverny, by Claude Monet

Bring light, color and beauty into your traditional home decor with a classic work of art like Haystacks at Giverny, by Monet, a master Impressionist. One the most beloved artists of all time, Monet is celebrated worldwide for his unwavering devotion to painting the transient effects of light and color "en plein air" throughout his long career.

Other Décor Styles…

Whether your home décor style is traditional or contemporary, casual or global, you’ll find there’s a wide array of art that will beautifully complement your home. Find art that suits your distinct personality and decorating style today. Visit our Style Collection now!

Stay tuned for coming blogs where we will highlight more decorating styles and how to enhance your home decor with art!

Art Lighting Dos

• Do invest in top-of-the line picture lighting. Museum-quality picture lights provide a generous, evenly distributed glow that will beautifully enhance your artwork—without risk of fading.
• Do shop around for the right lights for your décor. Do you prefer the clean, finished look of cordless picture lights? Would you like dimmable picture lights that you can adjust, depending on your mood, the occasion or time of day? Does the ease of picture lights with remote controls appeal to you?
• Do use halogen art lights to display your artwork—making sure that they conform to museum standards for UV output. Halogen lights most closely approximate natural sunlight without causing fading or dullness.
• Do angle your picture lights at a 30 degree angle to avoid a glare and to lend the most appealing effect.

Art Lighting Don’ts

• Don’t hang your artwork in direct sunlight or near windows. The sun’s infrared and ultraviolet (UV) rays are so powerful they can fade works of framed art, prints and canvases over time.
• Don’t hang your art prints, photography or canvas under fluorescent lighting. Apart from being unflattering with their cool, green tone, fluorescent lights emit extremely high levels of ultraviolet rays that can cause fading and overall deterioration of your artwork over time. Cold Cathode Fluorescent (CCF) lights are the exception—this type of fluorescent light is safe to use.
• Don’t hang your artwork beneath or across from a spotlight. Even ordinary incandescent light bulbs—an un-shaded 100-watt lamp—for instance, can cause fading and dulling over time if placed less than 10 feet from a work of art.

Bottom line? Professional, museum-quality picture lights can draw attention to your artwork and enhance its colors and richness. Overexposure to sunlight and certain kinds of artificial light will cause it to dull or fade prematurely. Choose your picture lighting wisely!