Living with Art

Quite simply, your art does not need to match your sofa. This is the number one piece of advice I give clients who are designing or redesigning their home. Great art speaks for itself and if hung or placed beautifully it elevates the look of the home.

Framing

There are a million variations in framing artwork. Personally, we tend to lean towards clean, simple framing choices like plain white linen matting and white finished wood, or natural gallery frames. But occasionally a piece calls for something unique like a bright colored frame or a metallic finish. You art does not have to be framed the same. Different pieces call for different designs.

Gallery Walls

One of the newest decor trends is a gallery wall. It’s a great way to create a bold design impact statement in your home. We have been buying art for over twenty years – paintings, works on a paper, etchings, lithographs, etc and the collection of small pieces we’ve amassed was ideal for a gallery wall in our front entry. Don’t be afraid to hire a professional to help you install your collection. Luckily one of our dear friends is well versed in art installation, having owned a gallery in NYC and currently running a college museum. He was able to create a beautiful wall of art in our home.

Your Story

The art in your home tells a story about you and there are so many mediums in the art world to explore. Touring art collections, galleries, artist’s open studios, art foundations and art fairs is a great way to figure out what you like.

Your art collection doesn’t need to be one genre. Works on paper, paintings, sculpture, etchings, lithographs can be easily showcased together inside of your home. Art looks great when displayed on surfaces beside art books, ceramics and plants.

Sizing

Art comes in all sizes. If your budget is restricted, hanging smaller art pieces symmetrically together can utilize the wall space as well as well as one large piece. Also, when framing, matting work in larger mats can expand the scale of the installation.

Oversized art can fill a room beautifully especially in an uncluttered home.

Embrace your inner art lover. Live with what gives you joy.

The exploration of art is endless!