Intense colors need relief to be even more dramatic.  What does that mean? If a wall is a bright or deep color it can feel overwhelming as the eye of the viewer is saturated.

The walls of rooms have come to life in many houses through the use of more color than ever before. Not only contemporary homes feature intense colors, Victorians can use a little vitality, and colonials look more authentic by adding daring hues.  Intriguing names such as such as….Maroon and Deep Blue are being used in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms.  

With this single color palette framed or wall art can get lost and be overwhelmed.  Too much art can resemble the Centennial show in Paris of 1886 – jammed together every which way.

If you have an intense or deep color on a wall you can find ways to feature art that complements the look.

Try these:

• Use wide mats on all artwork being displayed.
• Use frames in gold and silver or even white in order to bring light to the piece.
• Allow large amounts of space between each piece or
• Cluster pieces in groups to create a mass.

Enjoy the color and the art that you love at the same time.

Author's Information:
The author, Sara Denning, Ph.D. is the President of ArtOnYourWall.Com.  Resource www.artonyourwall.com provides open and limited edition prints by internationally known photographer, Waring Abbott, to designers and homeowners.  Member ASID, American Society for Interior Designers.