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Artful Living: Stylish Ways To Integrate Fine Art Into Your Home Design

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Published
12/01/2024
As we head into a new year, more people are discovering the value of investing in fine art. According to Christie's end-of-year report, there has been a 65 percent rise in new Gen Z art buyers, while Millennials make up 34 percent of all new art buyers. Whether you're into Impressionist, Old Masters, Modern, or Ultra-Contemporary art pieces, having a well-curated art collection can create a means for trading and offers financial support. 
 
But apart from keeping your finances healthy, being surrounded by art can also be good for your emotional wellbeing. This is why you should definitely consider adding some of your favorite paintings, sculptures, or tapestries to your decor. To give your interiors some flare, here are some stylish ways to integrate fine art into your home design.
 
Let Your Artwork be the Focal Point
Some people have tons of art pieces and they display everything all in the same room for a maximalist effect. Although this can be a good technique to add some life and personality to a room, it also creates a sense of busyness and constant movement in the space, which can make it feel chaotic and overwhelming. For a tasteful way to display art, let your artwork be the focal point of the room. 
 
For instance, if you have a large, colorful painting by Takashi Murakami or Cecily Brown and you want to display it in your living room, repaint your walls in a neutral color, and replace your sofa with a custom made couch upholstered in a neutral-hued fabric or leather. Next, pick out one color from your artwork and use the same tone in your cushions and throws. If your painting has a lot of curved shapes and lines, mimic these lines in a few decorative elements, such as a curvy ceramic vase and an abstract sculpture. 
 
Incorporate Different Mediums
If you only have paintings, photographs, or drawings, it may be time to add some new mediums to give some variety to your art collection. Look into furniture, sculptures, pottery, glass, metalwork, and the like and purchase a few to decorate your home. For a cohesive look, stick to a theme when displaying artworks.
 
For example, say you want a minimalist, Asian-inspired look for your home but with elements of modern art here and there. You can display paintings by Yun Hyong-keun on your walls, then add a tan leather couch and a coffee table and side tables from wood maker and artist George Nakashima. Place a solid glass cast sculpture by Roni Horn in a highly visible area, then add a striking piece beside it, like Kevin Cobonpue's flower-shaped Bloom Easy Armchair. 
 
Add Art in Unexpected Places
Adding art in unexpected places is a fun and irreverent way to display smaller pieces. Try placing a small framed painting or illustration inside a glass cabinet in your kitchen, right behind a teacup and a saucer. Flea market or art market finds can be framed and placed on top of kitchen countertops or in the bathroom, on sideboards and bookshelves, or hung on the wall space under the stairs to create a mini gallery wall. Don't forget to add lighting to illuminate your artworks.
 
Don't hide your art collection in storage. To enjoy your favorite pieces, consider displaying them in your home in a chic way. Doing so enables you to beautify your space, and create a place that nourishes your art-loving spirit. 

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