Why is art important in our home?

Our home is more than just the walls around us, our home is the space where we are ourselves.

Spending time in an environment that truly reflects who we are makes for a richer life experience. The art in our home helps us to tell the story of who we are. It allows us to express our personal style and taste, and can be used to create a space that feels uniquely ours. By selecting pieces that we connect with on an emotional and intellectual level, we can add a authentic connection to our home. Art adds visual interest and beauty and can serve as a focal point in a room. It can complement or contrast our decor, and provide the color or texture to bring the space to life.

Art can help create a space that is uniquely yours.

Commission art: Sarah Daly, Interior Design: Angela Smith, Photography: Hannah Puechmarin

Art allows us to express our personal style and taste, and can be used to create a space that feels uniquely ours.

Art can evoke emotions and memories. By surrounding ourselves with art that resonates with a particular emotion, we can curate spaces that help us feel a particular way.

Just as art can stimulate our minds and creativity, having art in our homes can inspire us to think and reflect. It can provide a source of mental stimulation or relaxation. Some artworks seem to change every time we look at them, and the discovery of these new aspects is rewarding as they reveal themselves over time.

Finally, art serves as a wonderful conversation starter. Whether it's a family gathering or a dinner party, art is always an engaging topic for discussion.

Thinking through the right art for your home?

I can help with inspiration and advice on what art could work for you.