Expert Tips on Choosing Art for Your Home
A gallery owner shares advice on how to make a big-ticket purchase work for your space, not against it
Homeowners shy away from buying art because they’re not confident that their selection will work with their space (and sometimes, because they assume that good art is expensive). But as we know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder – and art, like your interior style preference, is really about you. If you want to try choosing art for your home with an expert touch, take note of these 4 tips:
2. Experiment with textures
When you think art pieces, one-dimensional paintings or prints are the first things to come to mind. Add depth to a room with textured art pieces (like this one by Dedy Sufriadi), or even three-dimensional sculptural wall pieces with unconventional mediums such as works by Ran Hwang or Rainer.
When you think art pieces, one-dimensional paintings or prints are the first things to come to mind. Add depth to a room with textured art pieces (like this one by Dedy Sufriadi), or even three-dimensional sculptural wall pieces with unconventional mediums such as works by Ran Hwang or Rainer.
3. Use art to unify the colours in the room
Paintings can be great to unite all the bold accents and colours used throughout the room. Even if you have several striking colours within the room, a painting containing the same hues can help to highlight these accents while helping to bring these pieces together cohesively.
35 spaces where art and decor synergise
Paintings can be great to unite all the bold accents and colours used throughout the room. Even if you have several striking colours within the room, a painting containing the same hues can help to highlight these accents while helping to bring these pieces together cohesively.
35 spaces where art and decor synergise
4. Play with contrast
Don’t be afraid to experiment with some contrast. A painting that is a great contrast with the rest of the room draws the eye immediately to the artwork, letting it take centre stage in the room.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with some contrast. A painting that is a great contrast with the rest of the room draws the eye immediately to the artwork, letting it take centre stage in the room.
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What are your criteria for buying art? Share it in the comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images, bookmark the story, and join in the conversation.
What are your criteria for buying art? Share it in the comments below. And don’t forget to save your favourite images, bookmark the story, and join in the conversation.
Pick an art piece that speaks to you, so that it can stand the test of time. To really find an artwork that resonates with you, spend some time getting to know the artist. Check out the artist’s online presence, or go to art events where you can get to speak to the artist. You can gain an insight to the artistic process, or the philosophy behind their labour of love.