Art has long been loved for its ability to personalize a space. No matter your tastes, it's hard to deny the power of a meaningful picture in the center of your scheme. While there are plenty of ways to decorate with art, no room is complete without a large central canvas, as it's this that can tie even the most contrasting styles together.
It was Jennifer Aniston's Beverly Hills living room that made me even more sure of this. Featuring a strikingly abstract canvas by the iconic painter Robert Motherwell, the piece's impact is undeniable. It serves as the room's focal point, unifying the many other shapes, textures, and colors.
Unsurprisingly, this masterful creation was put together by the renowned interior designer Stephen Shadley. Using his keen eye and years of expertise, he created a deeply personal living room that represents its lucky owner, Jennifer Aniston.
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Jennifer's living room is filled with meaningful objects. From the silk pillows to the handblown glass, it's a lesson in designing with intention. And luckily, it's more than possible to recreate the look with these equally chic pieces.
You'll notice some rather luxurious purple glassware in Jennifer's living room that adds to its eclectic feel. To recreate the look, add the Cecile set to a mantel, console or coffee table.
Subtle touches of gold have been scattered throughout Jennifer's living room, adding to its quietly luxurious feel. To recreate a similar sensation, place this Persian Kirman pillow at the heart of a sofa or armchair.
At the heart of Jennifer's living room is a rather statement canvas by painter Robert Motherwell. While we aren't all lucky enough to own a rare gem, it's more than possible to recreate the transitional look with this abstract orange painting.
Falling somewhere between midcentury modern and loud luxury, Jennifer's living room is unique in its design. From the array of textures (note the exposed stone wall paired beside the wood panelling) to the many layers of luxurious materials (plush purple velvet, embroidered silk, and studded leather, to name a few), you'd think that it would be hard to pull off such a daring look. However, the finished result proves that no matter how different your layers are, art can be the binding component to take a room from mismatched to unified.
There's not one right living room art idea, so choosing a piece should always depend on its sentiment. While some design their living room and then select a piece of art to match their scheme, the key to a truly accomplished design is styling your pieces around your central canvas, as it's this which should set the tone of your space.
The Maxwell painting in Jennifer's living room contrasts beautifully against the darker color palette, providing warmth and life through color.
Jennifer Aniston's living room is a lesson is balancing styles. With an array of textures, colors, and materials, it proves that one bold piece of art can tie even the most transitional space together.
