The emotion that a work of art arouses is unique: exhibiting at home a painting or a sculpture by an artist we particularly appreciate allows us to relive it every day. The link between art and furniture is antique , since the sixteenth century in the residences of the nobles it was customary to exhibit their artistic treasures to give prestige and importance to the family and charm the visitor.
Nowadays the balance and harmony between art and furniture are defined by that area of ​​design called art interior design. A particular study and in-depth study is dedicated to the ability to collect all artistic influences and integrate them into the domestic sphere. The works of art in the housenot only do they create pleasant spaces to live in, but they stimulate creativity and speak of the personality of those who live there: the message for those who enter the house is immediate and full of meaning. To exhibit the works of art at home , however, it is not enough to go to the gallery and choose a piece to take with you, it is also necessary to evaluate various elements to ensure that the work is best enhanced and that the entire furniture is in harmony:
- Works of art and furniture: a question of style
- How to hang pictures
- Enhancing works of art with light
- Paintings and cameras in the house: attention to safety
Works of art and furniture: a question of style When you decide to install a work of art in your home, it is important to consider the context and evaluate how to blend all the parts that make up the furniture.
The piece, in fact, will become the protagonist but it must still be well inserted in the space that surrounds it. The ideal would be that the installation of the work is planned immediately and not inserted when everything, from the colors of the finishes to the position of the furniture, is prepared.
But if this is not possible and the piece arrives in a home already furnished, it is still good to consider several elements before deciding where and how to exhibit it. The most common mistakes that are made in inserting a work of art in the house are:
–do not consider the proportion between shapes and spaces : a work placed in a place that is too large or too small may not be valued or be too predominant with respect to what surrounds it;
– make wrong color combinations : whether you decide to focus on complementary colors or to stay in the same color as the rest of the furniture, the palette is one of the fundamental elements to consider before deciding to put a work of art in the house;
– place the work in such a way that it is not easily readable by the viewer, for example too high or too close to the observer
– place the piece of art in a confused context, in which too many coexisting elements do not help to focus attention.
To avoid all these common mistakes, the design of the environment should always start from the analysis of every single part of the scene in which the work is inserted so that it becomes the point where attention is focused, giving, at the same time, value. also to everything that surrounds it.
It is important to take into consideration all the elements of the context, not only the furniture, but also other decorations on the walls, the curtains, the flooring, the carpets so that each part contributes to create total harmony . How to hang pictures
Once we have thought about all the factors we have just talked about and have managed to create the right balance, we can proceed with the more technical steps.
First of all , if the artwork we have decided to install at home and a painting we will have to decide how to hang it .
We can use simple wall hooks as long as the appropriate hangers are present in the rear part of the panel.
If these are not there or if we want to experiment with different and more creative solutions, we have other alternatives.
First of all the shelves for paintings: these are thin and shallow shelves in the shape of a “J” that allow you to place paintings or photographs and then move them comfortably without having to drill the wall again.
In addition to practicality, an aspect to consider for picture shelves and design: they highlight the works, giving a graphic style to the whole room.
Alternatively , you can choose the tracks , useful for hanging even more than one painting, forming geometric and ordered lines.
The rails can be installed starting from the ceiling or just below and fasten to the wall. Depending on the weight of the picture, the most suitable material must be chosen: aluminum, steel or nilon.
All the rails are equipped with hooks at the ends that allow you to fix the canvas in two points, to keep it more stable.
A very scenographic idea which, for this reason, must be carefully evaluated based on the context, is to insert the painting with its frame inside another larger frame , empty and thick enough to support it. In this way, a “tromp l’oeil” effect is created that cannot fail to attract the attention of anyone who enters the house. Enhancing works of art with light The other essential aspect for exhibiting works of art in the home is light .
In reality this is not the case: to be correctly exposed and enhanced a work of art must have independent lighting , artificial and calibrated to generate precise sensations.
To choose the most correct lighting for works of art in the home, it is essential to consider some factors, first of all the choice of a light that does not damage the work and does not impoverish its textures and colors.
Then it must be understood whether we want to use a wall light or a light that comes in front. Do not forget that, for wall lighting, the recommended angle is 30 degrees.
To ensure optimal lighting, light showers are recommended that can be made with tracks on which to install directional spotlights, which guarantee maximum adaptability even to any changes in position.
The intensity and direction of the light can also be adjusted according to the emotion you want to arouse in admiring our work of art. Paintings and cameras in the home: focus on safety Having a work of art in your home may require an additional level of security . In this regard, the best advice is to install a video surveillance system with cameras. Paintings and cameras in the house are an indispensable combination for those who want to keep their works of art in complete tranquility .
Video surveillance systems can be of different types and should be chosen according to our needs and requirements. First of all, for example, to keep our panels with cameras in the house under control, it is necessary to decide whether to install a system with mobile vision , which can then be connected to our smartphones to be able to control the house at any time, or fixed , i.e. with images that are sent to a screen in the house. Most modern systems also allow you to do both.
To evaluate where to place the cameras, however, it is important to calculate what is the viewing angle we need to keep an eye on the works of art in the house.. The ideal is to be followed by a technician and put down a map with the various points of interest in the house to be as precise as possible in the installation.
After having correctly positioned the works in the house and installed a surveillance and protection system, we will only have to enjoy the art show and invite friends to share it with us.
