Some people like their rooms to be peaceful, quiet, and conducive to rest.  Others like their rooms to be dynamic, dramatic, and bold.  If this is you, then you will want to add drama to your room when decorating. 

Just because you want to add drama to your room, does not mean you need to paint the room in dramatic colors.  Instead, you should use neutral colors like black and white and use red, and other bold colors as the accent taking up no more than 10% of the overall color scheme. 

Drama is more evident in simplicity than it is a collection of patterns and color.  You will find much more drama in a minimalist environment than you will a country style home. 

Sometimes a wall art accessory can instantly add drama to a room regardless of how the rest of the room is decorated.  This Delos Three Dimensional Contemporary Metal Wall Art is one such piece.  It is a gold toned three dimensional metal sculpture made of hand brushed nickel.  The design is abstract and striking.   It is quite large at 34” X 46” and 3” deep creates an instant focal point wherever it is hung.

• November 2007