Everyone wants to look smart,put together, on top of things.

But achieving this coveted state of complete disguise is difficult and elusive.

once you nail acquired all the necessary pieces offurniture, this means art.

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Placing art in your home says that you have got things figured out.

It raises you to the level of landed gentry and people who go to the opera.

Unless you already go to the opera, in which case it just gets you bonus points.

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Dont restrict yourself to choosing only those pieces that will draw the eye dramatically, though.

Just as important as choosing the right space to highlight is choosing which spaces to leave blank.

Walls crammed with framed prints and hand painted masterpieces look cluttered and messy.

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Art needs room to breathe.

Pick a wall or two to highlight, and let the rest serve as background.

If It Fits It Sits

Scale your choicesappropriately.

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Select a piece, or a series of coordinating pieces, that fills the space without overloading it.

Get inventive with this.

Expensive does not mean fancier.

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Beloved by millions does not mean better.

Not when it comes to decorating your home.

What matters when choosing for you is if you like it.

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Thats pretty much the only criteria.

That and can you afford it.

Its also ok to pick a print of a famous painting or photograph.

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Its ok to hang a picture of your favorite heart throb celebrity from 1999.

Its your piece, and your home, and your choice.

Blues and purples, cool colors, are thought of as relaxing visuals for your bedroom.

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Mix It Up

Texture contributes enormously to the feel of your home.

Boring is the bane of a chic interior.

When it comes to this part of the decorating process, clashing can be good.

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A gloppy painting breaks up a smooth wall.

A glossy framed photo contrasts sharply against exposed brick.

Make some bold choices and dont apologize.

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Discover new and ingenious ways of making your acquisitions pop.

Put things that dont necessarily go together side by side and see if they work anyway.

Mix it up and see what happens.

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If you dont, though, its no big deal.

Find something that speaks to you.

Find it second hand.

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Find it at craft shows.

Trade for it if you dont have the cash.

And if all else fails, just make your own.

Beauty is available in any price range.

It doesnt count as art if nobody can see whats hung on your walls or tucked into the corners.