Staring at a barren wall in your home can cause an eerie sense of, “unwelcome.” It is not always the most appealing to the eye and certainly leaves much to be desired. If you currently find yourself longing for a change in your interior decor, then perhaps it is high time that you considered fine art as an addition to your home. 

For many, the idea of shopping for fine art and integrating different styles into your home’s interior design is exciting and fun, but is just as equally daunting and intimidating. Especially for the novice. However, with some practice, dedication, and creativity rest assured that your space can become a beacon of taste and class that accentuates your style. 

By keeping in mind, your path toward shopping for and curating your own home gallery of fine collections will not only be a fun practice in self-expression, but it will also be an incredibly simple effort.

Break “Tradition”

If you consider yourself to be the type of person that challenges and breaks molds, perhaps you may be wary of adding “traditional,” framed canvas/ paper paintings to your home. Fortunately, there is a vast array of options to choose from that take completely alternative routes to what you may be used to seeing.

With options such as metal prints, wood carvings, and various others, you have the freedom in purchasing high-quality art that matches and emphasizes even the most particular and niche of interior design styles. Ranging from even the most industrial to the most rustic in tastes.

Look to Social Media

Looking towards social media is probably the most unexpected, yet most obvious resource on your quest for fine art. Across multiple platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr, you have emerging artists who are constantly offering consistent and quality work that will serve as amazing pieces within your home. 

What better conversation starter is there in today’s age than being able to showcase the fresh and young talent that is sure to catch the eye. Better yet, social media offers the opportunity to purchase from and communicate with the original artist directly within an informal environment. You can discuss prices and commissions easier than ever while supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. 

Polhill, a Chicago-based artist, is highly active and is a prolific artist on Instagram that offers his entire catalog via his website and is also easily accessible through the platform as well. With access to so many talented and complex individuals, all you have to do is take advantage of the apps you already use on a daily basis to help you in purchasing the perfect pieces for your living space. 

Make a Gallery Wall

Upon making the decision to add fine art into your home it is often most tempting and perhaps most common to display the pieces throughout various spaces and rooms. While this decision is certainly one that fills the most space and creates numerous focal points, there is another option that may prove worthwhile. 

A gallery wall. 

By opting for a gallery wall, you can make the most use of a single space. By celebrating one wall in a gallery form you can curate multiple styles with great variety without feeling compelled to make sure it follows a single scheme. Take the opportunity to create a multi-mural of your assorted interest by using fine art pieces.

Re-Framing Your Thinking

It is easy to convince yourself in this endeavor that the addition of fine art must remain within the confines of your home’s walls. But this is not always the case. There are a variety of methods in which fine art can be added without so much as even thinking about wall decor. 

Coffee table books, for example, are an excellent way to offer a great source of interesting and lovely art and are one of the most cost-effective ways of doing so. With dozens of contemporary and classic titles to choose from, such a simple purchase can make a huge difference in the overall “decor” of your home.

Another great option is to think of fine art in a three-dimensional scape. Look for dynamic sculptures and eccentric and fun decor that makes a statement. This can be achieved by adding simple and small pieces that stand out in the already existing decor that you have in the home.

Make it a Hobby

To some, the addition of art in the home is simply to make their home more livable but for many others, it is because it already is a lifestyle. If what brings you to this search is the drive to make your home more lively with the addition of art in the home, then perhaps it will be the discovery of a passion for new imagery and fantastic styles that keeps you searching.

By making fine art a hobby and less of just a mundane task in which to complete the decorating of your home you can constantly discover new pieces in which to bring home that not only add to the space but makes sure its always on the cutting edge of fashion with new styles and trends.

Make Sure Your Enjoy It

Overall, if there is any step which you should consider in your search for fine art, it is really to just make sure that you actually enjoy it. After all, at the end of the day, the pieces you choose will be displayed in your home and your space and should always be a reflection of this. 

With so many styles and options as well as methods of which to select your art, finding your exact preferences has never been easier. Do not be afraid to experiment with the art that interests you and make sure that you are unafraid of making any necessary changes to perfect the gallery you have set out to design. 

The process of interior design should always be one that is fun first and foremost and by keeping that in mind you can guarantee you will fall in love with your space.

Author Bio: Gabe Nelson is a content specialist of over 7 years of experience, currently working with macfineart.com. Just out of high school he set off crab fishing on the Bering sea in Alaska. From there he went back home to finish his college degree at the University of Montana. He has written hundreds of content pieces in numerous niches. Currently, he lives in Missouri with his wife and kids.

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