Wall Art for Every Room
Signature Ideas from Frank Bielec

Excerpts from the April 2008 issue of Signature HomeStyles HeartBeat, Issue 4 Vol. 8
- Courtesy of Rhonda LoSchiavo
and SHStoday.com.
 

     
What do I do to cover this wall? Where do I find just the right art to put in that spot? Where can I find what I want in one place? Sound familiar? I bet! We all have problems finding just the right thing to solve our decorating woes. Well, TA DA! Signature HomeStyles is here to save the day. Take a look at the catalog. It's full of new styles and looks to help you with any decorating project involving the perfect look for your wall. These problem-solvers are in the form of handcrafted prints--painted and finished to become artifacts for the wall or propped on a shelf. They're visually arresting and right for any style of decor.
 
 

Traditional Decor
If your look is traditional with a touch of Italy, then Pedestal of Pears Artwork is a good look for you. Handcrafted on wood, it is the perfect touch for your walls. It goes so well with the Golden Elegance linens without being to "matchy." What makes the print so unique is the fact that it looks like an artifact. It has that handcrafted quality because it is handcrafted.

Flower Power.
Keeping with the traditional look, we have a painted canvas called the Eternal Blooms Painting. It is crafted to go with the Trailing Vines linens, but it would work with the other fabrics in the collection. What I find desirable is the fact that the painting was designed to be hung unframed, but it could be combined with the Wall Wizards® or the wire and iron items to form a beautiful wall grouping.

Fruit For Every Room
On page 14 of the catalog is a print on wood called Fruit of the Earth Artwork. How perfect is this look for an entry hall? Combined with the Vine Lights and other accessories, it gives a unified look to your decor. Why not take the look to the kitchen? If you have space, place the print under the kitchen cabinet or prop it on the kitchen counter. Arrange your kitchen accessories around it and you have a good look that is pulled together and interesting. Use the print in the bedroom combined with the Vine Lights. Instead of using the Vine Lights to hold tea lights, use them to flank the print and drape some of our scarves to form a canopy. This is a soft romantic look for your bedroom.

Not Just For Walls
If you are lucky enough to have a cabinet that will accommodate the Impressions of Nature Painting, secure it to the cabinet door. It would add visual interest to a bland cabinet and add some visual drama. It is a new way of using wall art. It doesn't have to be used just for walls. If you do choose to hang the piece, flank it with a grouping of our dinner plates. Use some plate hangers and choose a complementary color pattern.

 

Get Romantic
Feeling romantic? You will love the handcrafted print on wood called Romantic Treasures. It will give any room that cottage style. Use it in the entryway above a table. Combine it with anything from the Comfortable Living spread of the catalog. Take the painting to the bedroom. That will light a fire by setting a peaceful, calm lovey tone. Combine it with fresh flowers in well-loved crockery and you have the setting for a romantic breakfast in bed. Romantic Treasures will give any kitchen that cottage in the country feel.

We have now concluded our tour of the new line of handcrafted prints. It feels as if we have visited a museum. We have seen beautiful wall decor that has been handcrafted for you. How Signature HomeStyles!

Until I see you, stay happy, safe and blessed.

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Frank Bielec is a designer on The Learning Channel’s popular “Trading Spaces” show, and he is also a frequent guest speaker at Signature HomeStyles company meetings. Frank often shares his decorating advice and Ideas for Everyday Living with Signature HomeStyles representatives. To learn more about Signature HomeStyles and to view our catalog, visit my Web site at SHStoday.com.

   

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