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Highlight the dominant colors of your van Gogh by choosing large decorative elements in colors that complement those of the painting. A painting featuring bright golds would be striking when paired with a yellow bedspread or contrasted next to a pair of light blue curtains. Echo the orange of the cafe in "Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum" with an orange rug. Of course, the dominant colors will vary from painting to painting.
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Keep your furniture rustic and uncomplicated, and limit the presence of patterned fabric. Van Gogh's artwork features dramatic swirls of color and a free-spirited, impressionistic aesthetic. Sleek stainless steel, black matte stone and other modern touches would clash with Van Gogh's warm and natural vibe. Hardwoods like oak and maple echo the warm undertones of many van Gogh paintings. Distressing painted furniture by lightly sanding to reveal the wood underneath is an easy do-it-yourself way to enhance the rusticity of painted furniture. When choosing bedspreads, rugs and curtains choose solid colors whenever possible. Busy patterns will distract from the bold, graphic elements of van Gogh's art.
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Finish your room with quirky artistic touches that play on the subject of your Van Gogh painting. If you are hanging van Gogh's "Vincent's Chair with His Pipe," tuck a yellow chair of your own next to a bookcase for an easy reading nook, or place a pipe in tribute on your desk. Van Gogh often painted sunflowers and irises, and a vase of either would be a clever visual addition to a room featuring a similar painting.
