I love how Art can transform a home no matter your budget. Buy pieces that speak to you and mean something to you, not pieces to match your decor.
I have a few decorative animal and bird ornaments in my home that I love. Picking them up and watching how they catch the light. It’s quite mediative and you’ll find that by bringing art you love into your home, thats exactly the energy you will be inviting in. Picking Art as an investment is difficult and challenging and would one really want a piece one doesn’t love just because you think it will increase in value with time? Perhaps, but it’s not something I would do and I suspect neither would you.
How to arrange works in your home so it works as a deliberate statement is an interesting process. I’ve expanded on how you could curate art in the following rooms;
Art can be a reflection of your personality and tell visitors something about your unique personality and what you love. Art also provide great joy and comfort. Pick the piece of Art that appeals to you and within your budget and you will always be sure you made the right choice.
What I’ve chosen to do with this art curation is show case a few pieces I currently have available (I update this pretty often)to show how these can lift and enhance a room. I’ve included a few notes that may be useful for you to do something similar in your home, if not with these works, with something similar.
Living Room Curation
Small Open Plan Apartment – A few different ideas using the same space. I lived in a somewhat similar apartment for a while and completely understand the challenges of decorating a space that has to fill so many roles and work very hard. I’ve used Art in a few different ways to demonstrate what’s possible.
1)A couple of paintings with similar themes and size hung at slightly different heights adds interest
2) A selection of different paintings of varying sizes subscribing to the view that more is more and create your own gallery at home
Consider also how the addition of furnishings in a colour from the artwork can help the who scene tie in seamlessly .
Bedroom Curation
I’m a fan of paintings that add a sense of calm and relaxation in the bedroom and am not fond of paintings above a headboard feeling they are somewhat oppressive and add heaviness. My preference is that they be either on the side or one of the other walls. I suggest paintings that are happy and peaceful to ensure there is good energy flow.
