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jeudi 29 janvier 2015

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By Janine Hughes


When the walls of a room are empty, it tends to look unfinished. A metal wall sculpture is one way of enhancing walls that has become very popular today. There are a great many different sizes, shapes and styles on offer, particularly from online stores. They provide a way of adding a focal point in a space that makes it special.

The quality of the metals used by artisans is usually high. Many of them use aluminum but other metals like brass, copper, iron and steel are also used. Sometimes metals are even combined for more texture and depth. Where a piece is to hang has an influence on what type of material is selected. Sculptures that hang on garden walls or patios may be made of copper as it gets a lovely patina when oxidation takes place.

Sculptures have to be properly mounted to ensure their stability and optimize their appearance. It can be quite heavy and the hardware used should be rated at twice the weight of the piece. The mounting of such pieces is usually done with brackets. Instructions are often received together with the piece when it is bought.

Images from nature are popular subjects for such sculptures. Fishes and many other sea creatures add fun and a whimsical touch in houses near the ocean. Trees come in all sorts of forms, from more impressionist styles to fun, quirky ones. For a kitchen, there are many warm and inviting images such as coffee mugs or kettles.

When choosing a piece it is vital for the dimensions and style of the space is taken into consideration. A large contemporary image flowing over several large panels may take up most of a wall. A piece like this needs a large space to work properly and may look out of place in a home. It may be best suited to the foyer of an office block or a large conference room. The scale of an artwork chosen for a small home will obviously need to be smaller.

Every home reflects the tastes and personality of the owner. An impressionistic looking windswept oak tree will be appreciated by someone with modern, funky taste. Eye catching bowls filled with colorful flowers may be chosen by those with more traditional taste to add elegance to a living space. Flowers artistically created in autumn tones in a perfect trio with long stems and brown striated leaves will appeal to someone who appreciates the beauty of nature.

Just about anyone can find a piece to suit their budget, whether this is a small, simple one of coffee cups with steam curling out of them for the kitchen or a trio of flowers with long stems for a living room. It is often worth spending more on a really special piece as this can become the focal point of a room and all other decor can be planned around it.

The great variety of designs, shapes and sizes can make shopping for such an item quite confusing. Shopping online allows one to compare items easily and offers plenty of items to browse through before making a choice. A special work will give pleasure for many years and attract the attention of all those who enter a room.




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