Painting

Let’s face it, when it comes to refreshing our wall art, art in its traditional sense just doesn’t speak to everyone. I’ve seen this firsthand while exploring museums and through my many art-driven travels. I’ve overheard people whisper ‘that’s art?’ or ‘I don’t get it…’ to those next to them. Maybe the way we’ve historically been taught to classify and identify art as paintings, photography, sculptures, etc. excludes many from enjoying the benefits of having art in the home, in whatever form that art may be. A year ago, I helped a friend move and was amazed when I recently went back to see beautiful furniture all throughout the space, but nothing on the walls. When I asked him why, he said, I hate the bare walls. But I don’t have any paintings, and I don’t like anything I’ve seen. His c...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by art. My bookshelves are brimming with artist biographies, exhibit catalogs and technique manuals. But regardless of my collection’s swelling proportions, I’m always on the lookout for its next addition—especially one that’s particularly novel. That’s why I had such high hopes for Modern Japanese Painting Techniques by illustrator Shinichi Fukui. The jacket declares the book “makes it easy for anyone to create wonderful Japanese-style paintings with easy-to-use acrylic paint!” My curiosity piqued, I began reading with eager anticipation. I discovered an attractive and informative volume, but one whose lessons are of limited benefit to beginners. The first thing readers will ask themselves is, “What makes these paintings ‘Japane...

Is your garage the de facto dumping ground for all your old stuff? Or, perhaps you placed many of the boxes from your old house in there and simply haven't had the heart to unpack them? You'll get around to it one day, right? We are here to tell you that you can actually reclaim that space and fall in love with it as much as you love the rest of your house. The process is not too taxing but will take a little planning and some investment of your time and hard-earned cash to do right. Read on to find out how you too can make your garage into another functional room in your home. Who knows, you may even turn it into your own private hideaway? How do I organize my garage successfully?As the old adage goes, "failing to plan, is planning to fail." To this end, the only way to successfully orga...

AsiaVision / Getty Images Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is always important, but it takes on added importance during periods of high inflation, tanking stock prices and economic uncertainty. During these periods you might feel extra pressure to excel at work and protect your income. Learn: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobFind: This Viral TikTok Star Turned a Hobby of Rug Making Into a Major Income Stream This is a good time to take a step back and determine whether you are devoting too much time to work at the expense of your personal life. If s...

If you want an affordable and easy solution to revive your home, then there is nothing better to start from DIY hacks! Beyond saving plenty of money, these easy-to-do nifty hacks will bring a touch of character and personality to your home while sprucing it up in style. Right from giving a twist of wallpaper or wall art to crafting those useless mason jars for the table décor- there’s a lot you can do with some basic craft supplies to twist the appearance of your outdated living room up a notch. Here are 4 Easy DIY home décor ideas to redo your living room under budget.Vintage wall artThe vintage wall art will add a royal touch to your living room, whether you showcase eclectic natural paintings, vintage-inspired hollow frames, posters, maps, or botanical prints. You can easily pull out...

When it comes to blue and grey living room ideas the options are endless.A popular pairing, grey and blue are both versatile shades that together can be used to create myriad looks and interior styles, from calming coastal to dramatic and intimate, plus the two-tone combination works well with many other accent colors.Whether you're after a tranquil space to unwind or a statement living room perfect for entertaining, a living room color scheme of blue and grey can work perfectly depending on how it's put together. With each shade offering a wide-ranging spectrum of tones, from soft pebble greys to charcoal, and delicate pastel blues to bold cobalt and navy, there's plenty of scope for creative combinations.To prove how versatile this pairing can be we've rounded up an array of blue and gr...

Join our newsletter Get the best home decor ideas, DIY advice and project inspiration straight to your inbox! Thank you for signing up to Realhomes. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions (opens in new tab) and Privacy Policy (opens in new tab) and are aged 16 or over. Bedroom wall paneling is a great way to add interest and texture to your room, without overwhelming the space with patterns or vibrant colors. When it comes to the most up-to-date bedroom ideas, the past few years have seen a surge in wall paneling ideas, with interior designers throwing out the rule book to introduce fresh new ways to use this age-old technique. While panel...