As BuildHers I know we are always looking for ways that we can grow and learn more. After joining BuildHer I have been exposed to a wide range of talents, projects and above all creative people. With experience in both the art and interior industries it gives me great pleasure to be able to share what I know about buying art with you.
There isn’t a lot of emphasis placed on art in interior design education so it’s not surprising that there ends up being a fair bit of guesswork that happens when it comes to art. With a little information and practice I believe this shouldn’t be so, there are a few simple rules I use.
The clients I work with are mostly completing big renovations on character homes much like you guys. After going through months (sometimes years) of design and building it’s time to style their new home. They are often at the life stage where they are looking to buy their first “adult” piece of art but hit the roadblock of “where do I even start!?”. Or they have one or two pieces they treasure and are not sure how to start hanging them in their new space. I’m not talking about people who have squillions of dollars for art but people who are looking to spend their hard earned money on something that will give them great pleasure for years to come without breaking the bank.
As an interior designer I am not a style dictator but rather I tease from my clients what it is they like and how we can apply that to their situation.
Here are some of the common questions I get asked: