A couple of changes on a dull room can make it become lively. It could be a new set of furniture or a change in color, but these changes would cost people some money. So if you want to give life to a room without you spending too much money, you can use an oil painting that would not cost as much as repainting the whole room or buying a new furniture set. An oil painting can sometimes set the mood for people staying in that room. If you are interested in doing it this way, you can look for oil paintings for sale in your local art gallery or online for budding artists that suit your taste. By using an oil painting, you even get to start your own art collection and you may even get lucky if the artist becomes famous after a few years, because his work can bring you tons of money.