Decorating a home is a way to express personality and style. And an increasingly popular way to add a special touch to your home is through fabric paintings. In addition to being unique and handcrafted pieces, fabric paintings bring warmth and originality to any space.
With a wide range of fabric, photo and frame options, you can create compositions that fit perfectly into your decor. Whether in your living room, bedroom or even home office, fabric frames are versatile and can be adapted to suit different decor styles.
In this article, we will explore different ways to use fabric frames in your decor and give tips on how to choose the perfect pieces for your space.
What are fabric paintings?
Fabric paintings are works of art made using fabric as a medium of expression. The best part is that the fabric is, most of the time, handmade.
Furthermore, the versatility of the fabrics allows the frames to easily adapt to different decoration styles, adding a touch of personality to the environment.
Advantages of using fabric frames in decoration
There are several advantages to using fabric frames to decorate a room. Below are some of them:
1. Originality
When you choose to buy handmade fabric paintings, you are choosing unique, hand-made pieces. Each piece of fabric is different and bears the mark of the artist who created it. This brings originality and exclusivity to your decor, ensuring that you have something unique in your space.
2. Texture and depth
One of the most striking features of fabric paintings is the texture and depth they provide. Unlike regular artwork, fabric paintings have a three-dimensional surface, adding an extra dimension to the artwork. This creates an interesting and attractive visual effect, making the work a true standout piece in your decor.
3. Versatility of materials
When using fabrics as a medium of expression, the possibilities are practically endless. There are works with fabrics of different colors, patterns and textures available on the market, allowing you to choose the ones that best suit your decor.
4. Adapting to different decoration styles
Fabric works are extremely versatile and can easily adapt to different decoration styles, whether in a more classic, contemporary, rustic environment, or what we like most: “collected homes”.
How to combine artwork with fabrics in each decor style
When incorporating fabric paintings into your decor, it’s important to consider the style of the room to ensure visual harmony. Here are some tips on how to combine fabric paintings with different decor styles:
1. Modern style
If you have a modern decor, with dark wood furniture and ornate elements, fabric paintings that feature photographs of themes such as landscapes or minimalist portraits. The work can become the focal point of your space.
2. Contemporary style
In a contemporary decor, with straight lines and neutral colors, fabric works can add a touch of originality and color to the room. Here are some examples:
3. Rustic style
Rustic style is characterized by natural elements and organic textures. To combine fabric paintings with rustic decor, choose fabrics with more pronounced textures, such as linen or jute. Opt for paintings that feature natural elements, such as flowers, leaves or country landscapes. Frames made of raw or aged wood complement the rustic style perfectly.
4. “Collected” style
If your home decor is in the “collected” style, a nickname we created for maximalist spaces full of stories, paintings with fabrics will complement the space very well. Check out some ideas for collected spaces with paintings from AD ASTRA to inspire you:
Remember that these are just suggestions and that the most important thing is to choose works that you love and that reflect your personality and style.
Where to buy fabric paintings
AD ASTRA is a brand that combines original photographs taken around the world with handcrafted works produced in the same places. Here we will show you some examples of paintings with photographs from Southeast Asia:
