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"A room hung with pictures is a room hung with thoughts." - Joshua Reynolds (one comment)

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"Art is a shadow of what a person is thinking... a small glimpse of what they hold inside. Little secrets, regrets, joys... every line has its own meaning." - Sarah, Los Cerros Middle School, 1999

A picture can convey a lot of emotions when placed appropriately in a room. It can change the focus, color, design scheme and even the apparent size of the room based on it's own properties.
Here the yellow picture provides a nice contrast to the uniform blue walls. It makes the room complete and centers attention.
Artful, Eclectic Bedroom
A dash of color(s) in the dining room breaks the monotony of the wood.
by James Wagman Architect, LLC
The canvas on the wall feels as if it flows into the runner. The colors are coordinated to balance the room well.
by Roger Hirsch Architect
The bright colors make the room feel young and lively.
by paissin-dome
The bold red sofa is grounded by the dark gray picture.
by Roger Hirsch Architect
Here the art is used to add attention to an otherwise empty wall.
by Original Vision Limited
The two different pictures help complete the illusion of creating two different seating areas. The colors are coordinated with the furniture to provide the completeness.
by Woodard & Associates Inc.
The wall mural is used as a background for the shelf and as a pop of color to the plain sofas.
by Woodard & Associates Inc.  
A halllway is a great place to showcase art work and create a gallery like atmosphere.
by Edward I. Mills & Associates, Architects PC
Every nook can hold a customized canvas or painting to create an interesting visual.
by ADARC Associates Limites
The minimalist walls are enhanced by the painting of the panda. The black is well contrasted against the light of the walls.
by Baltis Architects
The splashes of color provide a fun focal point in this room and add appeal to the plain walls without a glaring contrast.
by Powell/Kleinschmidt, Inc.  
The monotony of the white is broken using a dark canvas. This sudden jolt of color helps ease the sea of white and allows one to pay attention to the details within the white space.
by Perkins Eastman Architects, PC
The painting adds a very different color to the room.
by SHH - Spence, Harris, Hogan Associates

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emma_g says:
I really like the white family room with the red picture. It's beautiful!
Great ideabook- I like your taste.
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