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The Beauty of Contrast: Modern Art in Traditional Rooms

Natalie Malik · June 24, 2014 · Furniture & Fixtures, Home Decor, Tips and Trends · 0 comments
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Whatever your taste in decoration, an element of visual contrast is a great way to make your home more interesting and personal. Something oppositional or unexpected awakens the senses.

There are many ways to introduce invigorating contrast into a space, and art is one of the best. Here are some examples where modern art breathes life into traditional rooms.

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A small yet striking black and white portrait with a simple frame leans on the mantelpiece here, providing a modern focal point in an otherwise traditional room.

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In this restrained classic-style space, an abstract drawing reinforces the color palette while adding movement and energy.

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A provocative painting anchors this traditional living room.

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A large-scale painting leans against the wall of this classic-style dining room, adding a bit of the unexpected yet keeping within the neutral color palette.

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In this masculine space, a bold and playful abstract painting is juxtaposed with understated linear wallpaper and carpeting.

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