Seasonal Shift: Rotating Art for the Time of Year

Just like we swap our wardrobes or refresh our interiors for the changing seasons, our art collections can benefit from a little rotation too. Thoughtfully curating your space with pieces that reflect the mood, light, and tone of the time of year is an easy, and impactful, way to keep your home feeling fresh.

Whether you’re working with a growing collection or just beginning to invest in original art, embracing a seasonal shift in your display can breathe new life into your surroundings.

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Summer: Light, Airy, and Effortless

Summer calls for art that feels like open windows and long weekends. Think sun-soaked landscapes, abstract pieces with loose brushwork, and palettes that lean soft and breezy: sky blues, sandy neutrals, warm whites, and golden light.

Try this: Swap in a coastal scene in the entryway, or hang a bright, fluid abstract piece above the mantel to echo the slower pace and brighter days of summer. Works on paper or mixed media with texture can also create an airy, unfussy vibe that mirrors the season’s spirit.


Full Sails by Ashley Ainsworth

Fall: Moody, Earthy, and Reflective

As light fades and the air cools, the season invites us inward—toward comfort, depth, and introspection. This is the perfect time to display pieces with richer color stories: deep greens, burgundies, rust tones, and inky blues.

Think: expressive figurative work, layered compositions, or landscapes that feel grounded and still. Pieces with more contrast or tonal complexity can warm up a room visually—just like a warm throw or soft lamp glow.


Short are the Days by Leslie Garrelts

Why It Works

Rotating art seasonally doesn’t require a full rehang. Even swapping out one or two pieces in prominent spots—like over the fireplace, in a hallway, or above your bed—can make a room feel newly considered. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with your collection and give your space rhythm and range.

Plus, it makes every piece feel new again! What felt subtle in spring might suddenly shine in the moody palette of fall.

How to Start

• Build a Collection with Versatility: If you’re building your collection over time, consider mixing in different scales, moods, and palettes so you always have a few pieces to rotate.

• Create a Seasonal Storage Ritual: Store unused works carefully and revisit them like old friends each season.

• Let the Light Lead: Rooms with more natural light in summer might call for different textures or tones than the cozy corners you gravitate toward in winter.

Art is a reflection of our lives, and just like the seasons, our lives are always shifting. Embracing seasonal rotation is a simple, joyful way to celebrate that change.

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Ready to switch things up?

Explore our current collection of light-filled abstracts, atmospheric landscapes, and seasonal favorites here.