How to Decorate With Art in Fall 2008

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when decorating with art?

Whether it’s the sheer number of choices available, the fear of expressing yourself creatively, or just being unsure where to begin, there are many reasons why you might feel less than confident in your decorating abilities. Below are five of the most popular decorating trends for fall 2008 that are sure to provide inspiration and tips for your interior design ideas.

Among this season’s most trendy design elements are contrasting colors and textures, reviving the classics, a twist on the country theme, world influence and nature.

Use contrasts

Contrasting colors and textures are sure to be a huge hit this fall season. Look for variations of bright colors and mixing textures. Think outside the confines of themes and strive for vivid color combinations. Add simple, sleek frames to textured canvas and accessorize your artwork with colorful frames and mats.

Look for vintage classic

Think beyond distressed and faded hipster style t-shirts. This isn’t your worn out vintage look, but instead, a contemporary appeal with a nod to the classics. Expect to see artwork reminiscent of days gone by. Whether it’s John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean, Frank Sinatra or Johnny Cash, past icons will take center stage once again.

Be inspired by the Euro country look

Look for artwork that infuses traditional styles with bold colors in fall 2008. Think French country meets pop. Comforting pastoral scenes will take on a new look with stark color combinations. This isn’t your grandma’s country kitchen look.

Utilize exotic influences

Art inspired from around the world will still be a major decorating theme in the fall of 2008. With the Olympics ending recently and the continually growing global community, expect to see art influenced by cultures spanning far and wide. Though Asian styles will still remain prominent, African styles will begin to dominate this theme with animal inspired prints, natural colors and jungle patterns. Couple artwork with exotic looking frames to really set your interior décor.

Find that natural appeal

Interior design trends for fall 2008 are sure to feature nature highly. With the environment being a particularly hot topic in the current presidential race, expect to see a continued emphasis on the planet. Decorating trends have adopted this theme in their own unique way. Look for artwork that brings nature indoors and inspires a peaceful existence with the outdoors.