What paintings are best to hang in the office? In this article I offer a selection of the most stylish and modern paintings for office interior decoration.
For most of us, office space is a second home. We spend a significant part of our time at work, surrounded not only by colleagues, but also by the office interior.
Agree, it is much more pleasant to work where it is not only safe and clean, but also very beautiful. Therefore, if you had to be responsible for the design of your office, then you should immediately think through the concept.
Of course, there is a difference between office and office. There are spaces where decoration is part of the company, and how the office looks is how the company positions itself. And there are offices where excessive decor is not very welcome, but, as a rule, even in such conservative and traditional work spaces there is a place for beauty, that is, painting.
In this article, I offer you some practical recommendations on how to choose paintings for your office interior: by style, by color, by format, and so on. In the second part of the article I will give specific examples and show in the photo what paintings can decorate the workplace.
Urbanism
A popular genre in office design. At the same time, there are practically no restrictions in the choice of plot. The market features black and white photographs of transport interchanges, oil paintings of modern bridges, Gothic buildings in Europe, sketches of Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities. Diversity is not limited to the design itself. The techniques and directions in which artists paint deserve special attention:
- realism surprises with the clarity of lines and careful elaboration of small details, due to which the canvas comes to life and attracts the eye;
- broad strokes of paint give the canvases emotionality, emphasizing the beauty of architecture, barely noticeable to the ordinary observer;
- color stretches not only harmonize the overall perception of the paintings, but also help give them dynamics. They look especially impressive when painting highways, along which the shadows of cars of various shades rush;
- painting with a palette knife makes you admire the canvas due to the unusual, sharp strokes and texture that appears when working with this tool.
Oil painting "New York"
What is the appeal of architectural canvases? They help emphasize the style of almost any interior. For a classic design, choose drawings of medieval houses and palaces, which emphasize pomp and luxury. When decorating an office in a minimalist style, give preference to simple lines in the depiction of buildings.
It won’t be difficult to choose a sketch taking into account the specifics of your clients. The female audience will appreciate the sketches of Parisian streets with street cafes, and the male audience will appreciate the buildings, which are complex in architectural design, making them enjoy art in art.
One more thing.
Urban architecture does not easily evoke pleasant feelings and emotions.
The image of a house, especially a monumental one, makes you feel calm and confident. Therefore, such paintings are suitable for decorating an office if its owner is interested in attracting more clients.
Managers' offices
The place of wealth in any room is considered to be the corner diagonally from the front door. The higher your position in the company on your floor, the further away your office should be.
- Be regular in shape, avoid triangular and L-shaped. If you are offered such an office, and you have no choice, you need to install several additional lamps in the corner of the L-shaped room, this will partially correct the situation.
- A large mirror will also help correct the irregular shape of your office. In order for a mirror in the office to double good luck rather than bad luck, you need to position it correctly. Mirrors should never reflect toilets, trash cans, etc.
- Protruding corners must be blocked with plants or furniture
- No open bookshelves, they act like knives stabbing people
- If your window has a view of the edge of the building, always cover the window with a curtain.
Abstraction, geometry
Paintings, whose plots are hardly logical and rather resemble the chaotic application of spots of paint, are frequent guests in large and small offices. Designers love them for their originality and harmonious combination with modern interior styles. Most often they decorate rooms where young and creative people work. What else do they deserve your attention?
- This is a simple and easy way to add originality to your design through an unusual palette, compositional line and variety of strokes.
- The genre is suitable for decorating reception areas, relaxation areas, and even a meeting room, if brainstorming to generate creative ideas is on the agenda.
- Abstractions create a light mood around and enliven the atmosphere. They look especially bright in an interior decorated in a monotonous color scheme.
- They are deprived of division into male and female, which is important for teams in which representatives of both sexes work.
- The absence of rules and restrictions when writing such canvases brings a spirit of creativity into the work atmosphere, forcing employees to think big and fresh.
Oil painting “Bright Garden”
If the office interior is subject to strict geometry, then appropriate canvases will help enhance the clarity and sharpness of the lines.
It is enough to hang on the wall an image of orderly rows of squares or circles, so that the design acquires conciseness and balance.
The opposite effect has a drawing in which geometric shapes are not subject to strict placement rules.
Interesting, fresh and original - three reasons to decorate your office with just such paintings. All that remains is to choose a suitable art object, decide on its size and the place where it will look most advantageous.
Peonies in the garden
If you have a dacha, then these flowers are perfect for landscape design.
For a personal plot, the most suitable type will be the regal peony. It has lush, fragrant inflorescences that bloom in all their glory in the summer.
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According to Feng Shui, peonies planted near a country house will attract good luck to the house and improve the well-being of the household.
By properly caring for your garden plant, you can ensure material wealth, because a lushly blooming peony symbolizes untold wealth. The peony that will be planted in the southwestern part of the garden will bring undoubted benefits for marriage, career and love.
Black and white paintings
This is a classic that can save almost any interior. If the purchase of paintings is delayed, then it is worth paying attention to this direction. Images of people, city buildings or plant motifs in black and white are suitable for decorating rooms in bright and muted shades.
Monochrome art looks beautiful on either a white background or a red or purple background.
The main advantages of monochrome art objects, besides versatility.
- Style. The combination of white and black colors in different proportions looks elegant and expressive in any context. Even simple plots are transformed, as soon as you “wash away” the bright undertones from them.
- Strictness. Such canvases give the interior a touch of restraint and rigor. And no matter how many shades of white or black are present on the canvas, the effect will not disappear anywhere.
- No hint of boredom. Such works rarely become boring due to the balancing of tones that are opposite in perception. With their appearance, the office interior will acquire a special dynamic that every visitor to your company will definitely notice.
To give the painting greater expressiveness, artists add splashes of paints of other colors. This is necessarily 1 - 2 tones, which only allows you to emphasize the elegance of the plot. Keep this in mind when choosing a canvas to decorate your office walls.
To the cardinal points
The cardinal directions are of great importance for the placement of paintings.
- In the east of the room - in the sector responsible for the health of all family members - you cannot hang portraits of deceased relatives, especially in a black frame. Images of nature are more appropriate here: green trees and bright flowers, as well as animals (for example, a heron or deer), which mean longevity.
- In the southeast there is a zone of wealth and prosperity - painted carps or goldfish, a three-toed frog or a money tree would be appropriate here.
- In the northeast - in the education sector - you can hang a picture with an elephant, snake or phoenix bird.
- In the west - in the children's area - it is recommended to place a canvas depicting a white lotus. In the southwest - in the love zone - you need to hang paired images (ducks, doves, cranes, dolphins, etc.).
- An excellent option for the north-west - the zone of patrons - would be a canvas depicting a guardian angel.
- In the north - in the quarry zone - you can hang a picture with a dragon or turtle.
- In the south - in the zone of desires and glory - it is recommended to hang pictures with peacocks, sunflowers, and the sun. In addition, the south is exactly the place where you should hang your own portrait.
- No matter where the toilet is located, its energy needs to be harmonized. To do this, you need to hang a picture depicting a sunrise in the toilet.
Wall art
This is an option for brave individuals who want to give an ordinary office space an original design. What does this mean for business? Recognition among clients and a pleasant working atmosphere. Yes, a drawing applied directly to the wall can intrigue and become a business card of the company.
Wall paintings in restaurants, cafes, theme clubs or expensive boutiques are especially advantageous. In this case, art sets the tone for the entire space, participates in creating the necessary mood, relaxes and captivates. But not every image gives a similar effect. Small-sized drawings, devoid of ideas and meaning, fall out of sight and go unnoticed.
Acrylic, tempera and other types of paints are used to create wall paintings. Important: this is always manual labor, exclusive. Therefore, it is of interest to designers and company owners who care about the interior of their own office.
The main problem is to find a decorative artist who will bring your idea to life or offer original designs.
The expressiveness and catchiness of this type of art depends on the nuances:
- size of the finished work. The larger it is, the more effectively the painting stands out against the background of the general environment and becomes the main object of admiration;
- correspondence of the theme of the picture written on the wall to the specifics of the business. A painting can tell about a company’s activities better than any booklet or a manager’s prepared speech. Don't forget that we read 80% of information with our eyes. Wall painting is an additional reason to leave a pleasant impression;
- accuracy and quality of the final work. The desire to come up and take a closer look at the drawing will involuntarily arise in almost every visitor. Up close, all the flaws become more noticeable. This spoils the impression of the image and the company as a whole. This is how human thinking works: little things influence our assessment of reality.
The main disadvantage of such decor is its replacement. You will have to remove the old layer of paint, putty the walls again, apply primer and paint in order to invite the artist again to create another masterpiece for the workspace.
Reception
ship to office
The reception area of your office should not be cluttered with various things (boxes, old newspapers, etc.) It should be well lit, even at night, this will increase the supply of yang energy favorable for the office.
For the illusion of more space, use mirrors. Only the front door should not be reflected in the mirror, otherwise luck will escape from the office to the outside.
If there is a secretary in the reception area, he should not sit facing the front door. It is also recommended to install a partition that prevents the main part of the office from being visible from the front.
A model of a ship or sailing ship placed in the reception area will bring wealth to the office. Only he should swim into the room, and not swim out of it (it’s even better to choose a favorable direction according to the gua number of the company manager).
It is better to fill the hold of such a ship with treasures (coins, gold bars, money, precious stones, expensive jewelry), this promises good luck.
Author's works
Large offices, whose owners value prestige and authority in the eyes of clients, are often decorated with works of famous artists. In this case, original, exclusive paintings act as proof of the importance of the company. Painting emphasizes the high artistic taste of the owners, which increases the level of trust in the company.
Oil painting “Sailboats”
Canvases with the author’s strokes are not the only way to create an aura of significance. Copies of famous works that are admired by true aesthetes and collectors are also suitable for these purposes. Reproductions are valuable and beautiful in themselves. Therefore, talk about what kind of transformation awaits office premises with their appearance is unnecessary.
Feng Shui table and chair in the office
The dimensions of the table and office chair also matter, subconsciously signaling to others about your status and promising opportunities. Do you want to climb the corporate ladder? Use a table for work that is at least one and a half meters long and a meter wide, and a chair with a back so long that it is slightly higher than your head when sitting.
feng shui desk
Now let’s talk about what should be on the table and what items should be avoided.
The table is intended only for work, and therefore only what may be needed in the process should be placed on it. Ruthlessly part with unnecessary papers and other things. It’s better to put unnecessary items in closets and bedside tables, putting them in folders of bright, rich colors.
In the right corner it is better to place a green indoor plant, which will take on all the negative energy emanating from other parts of the room. And in the far left corner - a table lamp or a shiny metal object - to attract financial success.
In the work sector, a small fountain will also serve a good purpose - at least in the form of a screensaver on the PC desktop (water dissipates negative energy). In this case, the size of the accessories does not matter. A tiny flower and an impressive fountain will work equally well.
And don’t forget to put photos of your favorite people on your desktop - they will inspire you to even greater career success.
Posters
A practical option for companies interested in effective and inexpensive office decor. Posters are images printed on film. The surface can be matte or glossy depending on the wishes of the buyer. Let's name the advantages of this type of design.
- Fast production times. Poster printing companies are ready to fulfill large orders within 1 - 3 days. It all depends on the workload. But it’s worth remembering that buying a finished painting takes no more time. For example, in our online store, any work you like will be delivered on the day you order, maximum in the next two days.
- Variety of subjects and genres. A couple of minutes - and a reproduction of a famous work of art is in your hands. The possibilities of modern printing are impressive. You can print anything: from monochrome photographs to chic still lifes and seascapes.
- Relatively inexpensive compared to painting.
The main task is to find a company that uses proven materials and printers with high print quality. Compliance with these conditions is the key to beautiful, detailed posters that can decorate any modern office.
Feng Shui office equipment
A computer is a necessary attribute in any business, which absorbs electricity from the outlet and then generates it into the energy of creation and creativity. To direct this activity in the right direction, keep objects of bright colors on the table - blue, red, orange or a small globe - a symbol of knowledge (this will ensure an influx of creative ideas).
The phone should also have its own specific place. For right-handers - on the right, for left-handers - on the left (so that you do not have to reach for the tube with your right hand to the left, with your left hand to the right, because crossing the body, the hand blocks positive energy).
According to Feng Shui, all visible pipes and wires mean an outflow of money
Therefore, it is very important to remove all telephone wires and computer cables behind panels and baseboards.
There should be free space in front of and behind the desk, which, according to Feng Shui, symbolizes opportunity and perspective. If you have difficulty squeezing your way to your workplace, difficulties await you.
It happens that the workplace is located in a cubicle (sometimes even without windows!) or there is a partition directly in front of you. You can expand your perspective with a painting of a lake or a beautiful natural landscape.
Remember - in addition to the fact that work brings money, it should also bring pleasure, and not vice versa. You must go to work in a good mood, with elation, and not under pressure, otherwise it will destroy your health and block your access to financial success.
Triptych
This is an art object consisting of three segments. In another way they are called modular paintings. There are also polyptychs, where the number of individual canvases is limited only by imagination and budget.
This solution is mainly used by small companies. The design of the premises is often made in modern styles: minimalism, loft or hi-tech. It is these trends that encourage decorative painting without frames, which interfere with the holistic perception of already “broken” subjects.
Triptychs are distinguished by a variety of genres, color schemes and sizes of the modules themselves. All this gives room for creativity and self-expression, despite the boring office environment. They look most harmonious above leather sofas or in the reception area, where the gaze of every visitor certainly falls.
A person spends a third of his life at work. Keep this in mind when decorating your office space. Choose the most popular and spectacular works of art to add originality and comfort to your usual work environment.
Meanings of some symbols in Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, orange symbolizes gold and abundance.
According to Feng Shui, bamboo represents security, strength, and longevity.
In Feng Shui, butterflies are considered the embodiment of lightness and joy.
The twisted shell represents prosperity and good luck in travel.
The fan is a symbol of protection in Feng Shui.
In Feng Shui, water symbolizes purification and wealth and helps to attract prosperity to the home.
A waterfall, as well as simple images of water, can attract good luck and prosperity, however, paintings with such images must be used carefully, because a powerful stream of water falling down can lead to destabilization of any area of life
Geese are a symbol of constancy, honesty and devotion in marriage and love relationships.
Doves are a symbol of romance and love.
In Feng Shui, pomegranate represents fertility and family happiness.
Trees symbolize a long and happy life.
The dragon is the highest symbol of luck and success, creativity.
The image of an umbrella or canopy represents powerful protection from ill-wishers and thieves. A great place for such a picture is the hallway, near the front door.
The Wheel of Law also represents protection in Feng Shui.
The cat is considered the embodiment of sophistication, elegance, and grace.
The bat is a sign of success in business according to Feng Shui.
In Feng Shui, a horse symbolizes agility, tenacity of character, agility, and efficiency. Separately, it is worth mentioning about a horse rearing up . Like all objects that strive upward, it is a symbol of growth and ascent.
Leopard is the embodiment of agility and fearlessness.
Lotus - good luck outside the home.
Images of swallows attract the energy of prosperity and abundance.
The bear represents courage, perseverance, reliability and steadfastness.
Coins are a symbol of wealth and solvency.
Deer - longevity.
The eagle is considered the embodiment of foresight and insight.
The monkey represents such qualities as resourcefulness, dexterity, agility, and also protects against failures and failures.
In Feng Shui, a sailboat represents success and helps attract profits.
Paintings of beautiful landscapes are quite versatile - they can be hung in almost any area or room. landscapes symbolize good luck in life and prosperity.
The rooster is the personification of masculinity and protection from fire.
Images of peonies help to refresh love and marital relationships; It is usually recommended to hang it in the bedroom.
Birds symbolize happiness and joy.
The cannon is a very powerful symbol for repelling the aggressive energy of sha qi. This symbol must be used with caution so as not to cause further harm.
Images of fish attract prosperity to the home. Often preference is given to images with goldfish .
The elephant symbolizes seriousness, prudence, and reliability.
The dog symbolically represents protection from harm.
Dragonfly is lightness, subtlety of nature, grace.
Pine , like all trees, symbolizes longevity.
The blossoming plum is the embodiment of love luck and happiness.
Tiger - courage, bravery, fearlessness.
Mandarin ducks , like other paired objects, are considered to represent love and romantic relationships.
Fountain image placed in the right place will help attract the energy of abundance and prosperity.
Phoenix is a symbol of rebirth; means prosperity and prosperity.
Chimera is a symbolic protection from evil.
Chrysanthemum - luck, success and luck.
Heron – devotion, honesty, longevity.
The turtle personifies longevity, calmness, and regularity.
So, choosing a painting in accordance with the rules of Feng Shui is not so difficult. However, these are just general guidelines. How to choose a painting for a specific sector or room? What images are best for a wealth area or bedroom?
Read the article : Pleasant with useful: how to attract money and love with the help of Feng Shui paintings
Happy Feng Shui to you!
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Company logo
It's good if your brand name has a favorable symbolic meaning.
Feng Shuists most often use images of dragons, turtles, birds, fish, sailboats for this purpose and almost never choose abstract compositions that have sharp corners on their names and surnames on business cards.
Avoid emblems that taper downwards. The colors in the logo should not conflict with each other.
Compatibility is determined using the theory of interaction of the five elements. So, for example, red goes well with green and yellow. Red with black and blue is less favorable. The combination of black and white is considered the most successful, which symbolizes the balance of Yin and Yang.
Never step on a company's logo or name, as this may lead to decreased profits and financial losses. Therefore, you should not place these important symbols on carpets or make them part of the floor mosaic pattern.
You can enhance your office's Feng Shui with a foot mat by attaching three Chinese "prosperity coins" tied with a red cord to the back of the mat. In this case, every time you cross the threshold of the office (you can also do this at home), you will symbolically “walk on gold.”
