How to incorporate line art and abstract rugs into your living space for a fresh, new look.

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Adding <a href="https://www.ganderappliances.com/catalog/wall-art/" target="_blank">art pieces</a> to living areas, especially on big white, grey, or light green walls, brings life to any home.
A popular trend is line art, influenced by artists Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, who united line and colour in their work.
Line art is an art form that&rsquo;s been around for thousands of years, says Tania Richardson, chief executive officer and co-founder of <a href="http://tomaspearce.com/" target="_blank">Tomas Pearce</a>, an international interior design firm based in Toronto. It is created with the use of a simple continuous line in varying line weights to achieve depth and perception.
&ldquo;Line art has re-emerged in the design world once again,&rdquo; she says.
<h2>Line art helps to create a sense of minimalism</h2>
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s organic in nature and, while its simplicity may seem primitive, it&rsquo;s a powerful expression of creativity,&rdquo; Richardson says.
She says the unprecedented amount of time we have all been spending at home in recent months is one reason for its popularity.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s caused many people to simplify not only their possessions but also their taste in art and home decor,&rdquo; she says. &ldquo;Current decor trends suggest that we are leaning towards organic materials, fluid lines, and simplicity.
&ldquo;Line art complements any style and evokes conversations about the artist&rsquo;s intention and suggestive nature. From retail purchases to DIY artists, line art can be an immensely powerful, yet freeing form of expression.&rdquo;
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Jane Lockhart of award-winning firm <a href="https://www.janelockhart.com/" target="_blank">Jane Lockhart Design</a>, says line art is being seen everywhere in design today.
&ldquo;I believe that walls were made for art and I incorporate it into as many residential and commercial designs as possible,&rdquo; she says. &ldquo;Line art can work well with most styles but pops nicely in a modern setting. Most line and figurative art are very elegant and graceful, and despite the many abstract designs, several pieces can work well together.
&ldquo;Clustering several framed pieces of varying sizes is a great idea for a focal wall. Because of the simplicity and the sharp contrast of black and white, it really &lsquo;draws&rsquo; the eye toward it.&rdquo;
Lockhart says she prefers to design with classic, timeless pieces, and then add in one or two pieces that are trending as trends can date themselves quickly.
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<h2>Where to place your art</h2>
Here are a few suggestions to work line art into your home design:
<ul>
<li>On the walls. These clean bold lines work well typically with black paint on a white background, bringing a sense of simplicity or minimalism to a room.</li>
<li>On shower curtains. This also works for towels and bathmats.</li>
<li>On <a href="https://www.ganderappliances.com/search/duvet/" target="_blank">duvet covers</a>. This helps to create a sense of calm in the bedroom as well.</li>
<li>On <a href="https://www.ganderappliances.com/search/vase/" target="_blank">vases</a>, plates, glassware. Ceramic and glass accessories become a statement in themselves and add interest to any room.</li>
<li>On <a href="https://www.ganderappliances.com/catalog/throw-pillows/" target="_blank">throw pillows</a>. This is an ideal, inexpensive way to add a modern art twist to a sectional couch.</li>
<li>On wallpaper. Thin lines suggest minimalism, but more maximalist examples are being seen too, with broad, colourful brushstrokes adding serious pop to a room.</li>
<li>On <a href="https://www.ganderappliances.com/catalog/rugs/" target="_blank">rugs</a>. Line art rugs can ground the floor and define a space.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Abstract art rugs add interest to any space</h2>
Another great way to jazz up a room is on the floor through the use of abstract <a href="https://www.ganderappliances.com/catalog/rugs/" target="_blank">rugs</a>.
&ldquo;Popular in the &lsquo;60s, abstract patterns complement mid-century modern and contemporary homes,&rdquo; Lockhart says. &ldquo;Meant as a statement piece, an abstract design can be very prominent so, like art, mix it with your classic, timeless furniture pieces and let it be a focal point.&rdquo;
That includes outdoor space too. The creative use of outdoor space has been a big trend in design for more than a year now. Durable, <a href="https://www.ganderappliances.com/catalog/outdoor-furniture/" target="_blank">outdoor furniture</a> and area rugs are helping to bring the indoors outside.
Richardson says she likes to use abstract rugs because they help ground a space through depth of colour, free-flowing lines, and gestures. &ldquo;The organic nuances and cues from mother nature lend our spaces a sense of sustainable balance,&rdquo; she says.
Also, practically speaking, if you have small children and animals, abstract patterns can help to conceal marks, spills, and even pet hair.
&ldquo;Why not add a piece of art to your floor and enjoy the beauty, ease, and convenience that comes with it?&rdquo; Richardson says.
Looking to freshen up your living space with some of these ideas? <a href="https://www.ganderappliances.com/catalog/furniture/" target="_blank">Check out our collection of accessories</a>.

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