If you want to give your old, tired home décor a lift without spending days renovating your home, or a fortune on buying new furniture one easy way in which to do so is by investing in some brightly coloured canvas art or oil painting.

Even if you haven’t grown tired of your décor sometimes it is fun to change the appearance of your home a little. Various studies have shown that people respond well to some simple changes in the home- however you’ll need to ensure that your new canvas wall art compliments your already existing décor. To do this you will need to evaluate the decorations and accessories you already have in your home.

As a rule of thumb it is generally considered acceptable to match strong, bold colours with softer shades and tones as long as they complement each other. You will have to be more cautious however when pairing bolder tones; if you are having trouble picking your canvas art a colour wheel may be able to help you to find a complimentary colour or shade.

Alternatively, choosing canvas wall art that matches your favourite soft furnishings such as a bedspread or throw is an easier way to make sure it compliments your home interior well. When you choose an oil painting or any other piece of artwork in this way it ensures that the room is tied together nicely, and provides you with the perfect finishing touch.