How to decorate a family room with affordable art

If you have a family room, then you know how important it is in your house. This space might be small or not, but it’s where the whole family comes to hang out, relax and play board games. You see, the family room is the hub of your home. It’s where guests check-in and where everyone gathers to catch up on what’s been happening lately. If you want to make sure everyone feels at home, you’ll need a family room that exudes elegance and sophistication. And YES, splurging on this type of room can be affordable too.

We’ve teamed up with Wychwood Art Gallery – which sells contemporary art online, in their Cotswold art gallery and at London’s Affordable Art Fair each year – to share some affordable ideas for decorating a family room with art that will wow your friends and neighbours. But first, we wanted to tell you more about Wychwood Art Gallery.

About Wychwood Art Gallery

Wychwood Art Gallery represents some of the U.K’s most exceptional contemporary artists. Representing just over 350 contemporary artists, Wychwood was created in response to a huge demand for good affordable entry-level art, which is why they strive to offer the best prices. If you find the same item listed for less by the same artist, they will price match* within 14 days of purchase.

The artworks are all hand selected by the Director of Wychwood Art, Deborah Allan. Deborah has worked in the international art world for over 15 years, firstly at Christie’s for 11 years as Director of Impressionist, Modern Art, and subsequently at Bonhams for 4 years as European Director of Impressionist and Modern Art giving her invaluable knowledge of the art market.

Wychwood Art Gallery offers unique works of art for sale. from traditional art to abstract art, from impressionist art to pop art they offer a wide choice of styles all made by living artists. They are passionate about art and work with artists to make sure you have the best selection possible of great affordable art.

Underpinned by their 15 years experience in the international art world, they do all the hard work for you by selecting pieces from thousands of artists so you do not have to. Moreover, by buying from Wychwood you are helping to support individual artists that care about quality and are dedicated to working as an artist.

Tips for decorating a family room – with affordable art!

Don’t be afraid to be a little unconventional

First things first: When decorating a family room, you don’t have to stick to the strict rules of decorating. For example, it’s perfectly acceptable to decorate a family room with art that doesn’t completely match the rest of the room. You can mix and match different styles, colours and materials to create a unique look. Even the floor can be painted in a different colour, or the walls can have a pattern or texture that makes them stand out. The most important thing is that you don’t feel constrained by traditional decorating rules.

Start with the essentials

Before you go crazy selecting pieces for your family room, check out the basics. A family room needs to exude a relaxing, comfortable and inviting atmosphere. It doesn’t need to be overly fancy, but it should still reflect your style and taste. In other words, your family room should feel like your space. Here are some of the essentials you’ll want to incorporate into your decorating plan:

Colour palette

Will you be going for soft, calming colours? Think neutrals like beige, black or grey to create a relaxing and soothing atmosphere. Alternatively, you can choose warmer, more inviting colours like blue, orange or yellow.

Artwork

You can’t have a family room with no art. Select pieces that are simple and affordable, but are still inspiring, and uplifting and would make for lovely wall decor. Wychwood Art is a great place to buy art online. Whether you’re thinking about buying original contemporary artworks or limited edition prints, they offer over 300 artists and if you can’t find what you are looking for they also source artworks for clients. They have lots of stunning and expertly curated pieces of original artwork for under £100 are perfectly suited to decorate a family room.

Accessories

You don’t need to drop a lot of money on your family room’s decorative accessories. Instead, look for pieces that are affordable and can easily blend in with your decor, like vases, decorative bowls, candles, ottomans and bookshelves.

Plan your art strategy before you shop

Decorating a family room is one thing, but really making it your own is another. To accomplish this, you’ll want to consider planning your decorating art strategy before you go shopping. What type of art do you like? Is it impressionist pieces, abstracts, coastal paintings or something more classic and classicist? It’s important to have a budget in mind too. Once you’ve figured this out, you can start to narrow down your search.

Find affordable classics

A classic painting is a perfect way to decorate a family room. Pick an affordable classic that appeals to you — and that appeals to your friends and neighbours too. You can also try decorating your walls with prints, which are another affordable classic way to decorate a family room.

Keep it casual with contrasting pieces

For a casual, laid-back vibe in your family room, you might want to go with a more casual, laid-back style of art. In this case, you can choose pieces that are affordable, but still sophisticated enough to exude elegance. You can also try using affordable wall art in this style, like posters or canvases. To create a more sophisticated and elegant look in your family room, you can also try adding a more formal painting or sculpture that’s more expensive but still affordable in price.

Go for the unexpected

When it comes to decorating a family room, you can’t go wrong with the unexpected. For example, you can try adding an unusual piece of furniture that’s both affordable and quirky, like an ottoman or side table. You can also try adding one of those affordable spinning wall art pieces. This is a fun and quirky way to decorate a family room. You can also turn to online retailers like Amazon or eBay to find affordable spinning wall art.

Wrapping up

Decorating a family room can be both exciting and exciting. It doesn’t have to be expensive or require a lot of skill, but it does require some creativity. All you need to do is think about what you like, what you’d like to spend your money on, and what you’d like to decorate your family room with. You might be surprised at how affordable decorating a family room can be. And once you’ve got your family room looking great, it’s the perfect room in your home for catching up with friends.

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