Honestly, do you like this wall art?

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http://www.next.co.uk/g223034s4#423142

It's for above a fireplace. I've had my eye on it for a while but I guess it's a bit impersonal.

Otherwise possibly thinking of something like this

http://www.next.co.uk/xo53672s1

Honestly I'm rubbish at all this home decoration malarkey.

Room is decoration neutral with very light seafoam colour cushions and curtains.

What about finding a beautiful piece of fabric/wrapping paper/wallpaper with butterflies on? You can frame it. That can look amazing.

Yes, thinking outside of the box can be more fun.
I posted on another thread recently about collecting things, but it could apply here too. Think of something that could be a nice collective theme that as a whole can look awesome?

Like this:

I like that one better, but will it be too small for where you intend to put it? Maybe you need to search for something bigger that you really love?

Not for above fireplace but still very pretty so perhaps a landing? Needs to be viewed front on. I’m sure you can find a nice place for it

www.joysturgessmosaics.com

No, it's awful-worse than awful as it's made for people who don't know what to pick.

Check out local auction houses & try to find something original. If you have dc or child relatives just find some paint in colours you like & give them a brush & big canvas.

Good luck!

OP - it is your house, if you like it and will enjoy looking at it then for heaven's sake buy it and who cares what MN thinks?

It is personally not my taste but I promise that many people who came to my house would think I was totally uncoordinated and probably a bit tacky / garish - fair enough, I probably am but it's my home not theirs.

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It's is your house but check out these

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This too https://www.houzz.co.uk/product/99387976-radiant-energy-framed-print-by-scott-naismith-71x71-cm-contemporary-fine-art-prints?mrefid=PLAAUK99387976&device=m&nw=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkPPQuviK2gIVRZ8bCh009QGjEAQYByABEgIZEPD_BwE

This is impactful, features the colours you like and not expensive
www.dunelm.com/product/honesty-boxed-canvas-1000083725

I think it's ok to leave it empty until you find something you really love.

I like the butterflies and might put a dark blue frame to highlight it and make it less bland. But that could be a temporary piece.

Not keen on glittery butterflies, but art is so personal isnt it. The link to the almond blossom print made me smile - I couldn't have that on the wall as that print is used for tablet/phone cases, I know 3 people with it.

Magpie have some botanical/bird fabric prints in their sale at the moment. Not to everyone's taste I'm sure, but very striking:

www.magpieline.com/shop/living-and-decor/living-room/prints

Try www.artfinder.com
I have lots of inexpensive pieces from them.

I'd leave the space empty until you find something special.

Home furnishings should be 'finds' with stories that mean something to you and have been collected over time. Our paintings are a mixture of my artwork, my nanna's artwork, art bought in the 70s by my (recently deceased) dad, student artwork from local graduation shows, art bought on holiday from local artists, and stuff from more varied sources (e.g. a huge framed print I saw for £50 in a charity shop window).

Most of it you can't find online. Every piece has a story attached. Nothing is especially expensive - our overmantle paintings were £8.

I agree take your time if you love it buy it but if you don't wait or it will irritate you

If you're into your muted tones, then go with what feels right for you.

Make sure you check the size, though. If it's a period house, you might like something a lot taller.

I've attached some pics - the first one is a pretty pale and cliche painting above the fireplace. You might like that sort of things as it makes it all very tranquil. Simple butterfly decoration would create a similar ambience.

The other pics are ideas of mirrors you could consider - ornate, decorative options that wouldn't make you feel like you're always staring at yourself as they haven't actually got that much clear glazing.

To be honest, it's an insult to use the word ART to describe it. It's craft at best, and mass-produced so even craft doesn't fit.

Look for something that makes you go WOW, I love that! There are plenty of real artists out there doing incredible work, they need support from people like you so they can keep creating.

I prefer big statement mirrors above fireplaces to be honest.

It's pretty but I wouldn't have it in my house. It's mass produced art and I'm a bit funny about that.
I've only got collage photos of the dc's and a cartoon on my walls. I saw a fab picture of a fox last year but someone bought it before I could get it.

Can someone please explain to me the mirror thing? I've never got it, I know it's the done thing but I've never been keen, maybe people can change my mind?

I thought mirrors were to look in, but why would you want to look at yourself in the living room? Or are they just for decoration?

Also don't they end up needing a lot of cleaning?

Sleepy, mirrors were historically fancy expensive things so having a bit one in the sitting room was good and now it's a traditionally done thing.

Other than that, it isn't about reflecting your lovely countenance (bathroom/make up mirrors do that) but things like light, flowers, artwork on the opposite wall. They're a great decorative item too (lots of different designs available) and can really add depth and a sense of space to a room.

I suppose a mirror would reflect my lovely chandelier.

I'm biased as I have a large overmantel mirror! I like the way it bounces light around the room. I've hung mine horizontally/landscape but I've seen others hung vertically/portrait to good effect.

I'm similarly mirrorphobic (hate catching sight of my reflection ) but I like the extra dimensions it gives my smallish sitting room. And I don't find myself looking in it all the time.

I like to keep my mantel fairly minimal but I currently have a tall ceramic vase in the centre of it which is reflected in the mirror and some smaller candle jars (Ikea!) either side which don't quite reach the height of the mirror. Prior to this I had crystal candlesticks towards wither end which were tall enough to be reflected. Prior to that I had some slender green glass vases (99p!) with a single tall stem of artificial flowers. I like to change it up from time to time! I might have orchids there at some point.

As JoJo said it also reflects the large wall art on the opposite wall.

If you're not keen on a massive overmantel mirror Dunelm have some interesting decorative/round mirrors at the moment. My preference is to have quite a large mirror/art in the space

I'm in a similar quandary with wall art/decor having just decorated. I've found some interesting poster prints of favourite bands/destinations on etsy that I intend to frame in large Ikea frames for now.