Finding Your Style: A Guide to Buying Art You’ll Love
Choosing art for your home is one of the most personal design decisions you can make. Unlike furniture or paint colors, which often serve a practical purpose, art speaks directly to who you are—your experiences, your emotions, and the atmosphere you want to create. But with so many incredible works to explore, how do you find your style?
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1. Start with What Moves You
The simplest way to discover your artistic style is to pay attention to what captures your attention. Do you linger over landscapes, noticing how they make you exhale? Or do bold abstracts energize you with their color and movement? Scroll through online galleries, save images that spark something inside you, and notice the patterns that emerge.
2. Consider Your Space
Your environment often shapes your taste. A modern, airy home may lend itself to minimalist lines or abstract works, while a cozy space might shine with warm palettes and organic textures. That doesn’t mean your art has to match your décor perfectly—sometimes the most exciting rooms are the ones where the artwork introduces contrast. Still, thinking about scale, light, and placement will help narrow your choices.
Artwork by Caroline Pinney, Design by Anne Pulliam Interiors
3. Explore Different Mediums
Paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture—each medium brings a different energy. Textured pieces add depth, while clean-lined studies can feel calming and focused. Try imagining how different types of works might shift the mood in your home. A bold canvas above a sofa creates a statement, while a collection of smaller works tells a layered story.
4. Reflect on Your Story
Often, the art we choose resonates with us because it echoes our own story. Maybe a coastal landscape reminds you of childhood summers, or a botanical study feels like a quiet reflection of your garden. When buying art, lean into the pieces that make you feel connected—even if you can’t explain why right away.
5. Mix and Match with Confidence
Finding your style doesn’t mean sticking to one look forever. In fact, most beautiful collections blend different themes and mediums. A large abstract can pair beautifully with smaller botanicals, while sculptural pieces can add dimension alongside paintings. Think of your art collection as an evolving gallery, shaped by your changing experiences and tastes.
Artwork by Ryan Cannon, Design by Anne Pulliam Interiors
6. Trust Your Eye
At the end of the day, your style is uniquely yours. Trends may come and go, but if a piece sparks joy, curiosity, or calm every time you see it, it’s worth bringing home.
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