A-Z Home Decor Trend 2014: Abstract Art

Welcome to premiere of the A-Z Home Decor Trend Guide 2014.

For the next 13 weeks, I will be revealing 26 of the hottest home decor trends currently heating up the market, design blogs, and the internet.  To launch this adventure, we start with...the letter A for Abstract Art! and in particular, black and white abstract art!

black and white abstract art via West Elm - no longer available

ab·stract art

noun1.  art that does not attempt to represent external, recognizable reality but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures.There's no denying the impact of black and white abstract art. This home decor trend has been popping up everywhere and in a variety of interior styles. As you will see from the inspiration photos below, the look is always sophisticated and chic. It is a nice contrast to traditional furnishings, allows the eye to rest in colorful rooms, and adds texture to minimalist decor. Your eye cannot help but be drawn to it.And do you know what the best part is?... It's the easiest DIY project! You can't really make a mistake, it's abstract remember?It's been on my list of things to do...I'll be sharing my results as soon as I have some to share...For those of you who are not DIYers, you can shop the trend almost anywhere.  West Elm has completely sold out of their collection, but you can find other options at AllPosters.com, FineArtAmerica.com, and Art.com.

Black and white abstract art with blue sofavia

black and white abstract art in dining room

black and white abstract art with traditional furniture

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black and white abstract art in high rise apt

abstract art in Melanie Duncan's living roomvia

What do you think of this trend?  Have you incorporated black and white abstract art into your home decorating?  If so, I'd love to see it.  Post to my Facebook Page or Tag me on Twitter @alicetchan & Instagram @alicetamchan and use hashtag #2014homedecortrend  You're also invited to follow my A-Z Home Decor Trends 2014 Pinterest Board where I'll be pinning inspiration pics of all the trends throughout the next 13 weeks...see you online!

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