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5 TIPS FOR CHOOSING ART FOR YOUR HOME
A sweet reader Lisa wrote in and said this, “…I love the way you use art in your home with abandon. It’s fearless and bold and colorful. Do you have any tips for bringing in art to our own homes? I don’t even know where to start…” This is a great question, and something we’re really passionate about. So we thought we’d share a little of what we’ve learned along the way: 5 tips for choosing art for your home.
1. It doesn’t have to be pricey
Duh. I think you wouldn’t be reading here if you didn’t know that. When we were young and newly married, we were on a very tight budget. And even now it taught us to think creatively. When it came to our home, I learned very quickly that I could save up {for years} and spend thousands, or create / source my own home decor and art using a combination of avenues and resources that would be “against the grain”.
A designer at heart, art was still something I was passionate about. I found myself limited, pining over big box stores’ pricy options.
Dark, glossy pieces from Bombay were totally a thing, and expensive hefty frames in gilded gold edges were the other half of the cost.
Nope. I had to wash my hair that day. I think we all know that it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to be epic.
We love checking out sources now, like the endless possibilities that come with Etsy, and Society 6 – where artists are showcasing their beautiful works. Ebay is also a great option, with all the awesome ideas that abound. We’ve also been known to frame a reproduced poster, and no one would ever know it wasn’t a one of a kind… it’s all in the presentation, after all.
2. Create your own one of a kind pieces
That may be intimidating because you might have no idea where to begin. We’ve got you covered for a few ideas over here, but the possibilities really are endless.
This fun abstract art is something awesome for the whole family…
This diy american map which is a statement piece all its own…
Or this fun dry erase board with Frogtape® that’s functional and fun!
3. Thrift it
You never know what you’ll find at the local flea market, from vintage paint by numbers to old photographs… floor plans and envelopes, magazine covers… and more. From family history to something intriguing in an old portrait, be sure to check out elements of the older variety for interesting, affordable pieces. The more collected and eclectic, the more interesting, for sure.
4. There’s always us
Shameless plug, but we have a TON of offerings on our site, from planners to wall art and so much more. Check it out for lots of options! You never know what you’ll find…
We also have our own store here where you can find all our available prints of art… A great opportunity to go bold and large in your home, and collect some fun statement pieces. I guess we’re shamelessly biased, but we think that’s kinda fun.
5. Frame it yourself
Remember when I mentioned the chunky gold {über expensive frames circa 2002} above? It doesn’t have to be like that. We have an entire gathering of tutorials here, on how to make frames, laid all out just for you. From keepsakes to framing your own pieces, the possibilities really are endless for all kinds of skill levels.
Looking back, we’re really grateful for limitations, that forced us to think outside the big box {store} and all those ridiculously jacked up prices with limited options…
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5 TIPS FOR CHOOSING ART FOR YOUR HOME
A sweet reader Lisa wrote in and said this, “…I love the way you use art in your home with abandon. It’s fearless and bold and colorful. Do you have any tips for bringing in art to our own homes? I don’t even know where to start…” This is a great question, and something we’re really passionate about. So we thought we’d share a little of what we’ve learned along the way: 5 tips for choosing art for your home.
5 tips for choosing art for your home: It doesn’t have to be pricey.
Duh. I think you wouldn’t be reading here if you didn’t know that. When we were young and newly married, we were on a very tight budget. And even now it taught us to think creatively. When it came to our home, I learned very quickly that I could save up {for years} and spend thousands, or create / source my own home decor and art using a combination of avenues and resources that would be “against the grain”.
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A designer at heart, art was still something I was passionate about. I found myself limited, pining over big box stores’ pricy options.
Dark, glossy pieces from Bombay were totally a thing, and expensive hefty frames in gilded gold edges were the other half of the cost.
Nope. I had to wash my hair that day. I think we all know that it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to be epic.
We love checking out sources now, like the endless possibilities that come with Etsy, and Society 6 – where artists are showcasing their beautiful works. Ebay is also a great option, with all the awesome ideas that abound. We’ve also been known to frame a reproduced poster, and no one would ever know it wasn’t a one of a kind… it’s all in the presentation, after all.
5 tips for choosing art for your home: Create your own one of a kind pieces
That may be intimidating because you might have no idea where to begin. We’ve got you covered for a few ideas over here, but the possibilities really are endless.
This fun abstract art is something awesome for the whole family…
This diy american map which is a statement piece all its own… {get your free version here!}
Or this fun dry erase board with Frogtape® that’s functional and fun! {Make your own magnets, here}
See more of our free ideas, here. We have a few of them. ;}
5 tips for choosing art for your home: Thrift it
You never know what you’ll find at the local flea market, from vintage paint by numbers to old photographs… floor plans and envelopes, magazine covers… and more. From family history to something intriguing in an old portrait, be sure to check out elements of the older variety for interesting, affordable pieces. The more collected and eclectic, the more interesting, for sure.
5 tips for choosing art for your home: There’s always us
Shameless plug, but we have a TON of free offerings on our site, from planners to wall art and so much more. Check it out for lots of free options! You never know what you’ll find…
We also have our own store here where you can find all our available prints of art… A great opportunity to go bold and large in your home, and collect some fun statement pieces. I guess we’re shamelessly biased, but we think that’s kinda fun.
And more of our books, where we’ve loved curating beautiful artist creations, with easy pages filled with variety to pull from. It’s like an instant gallery wall with some amazing artists to display in your home.
So many possibilities!
5 tips for choosing art for your home: Frame it yourself
Remember when I mentioned the chunky gold {über expensive frames circa 2002} above? It doesn’t have to be like that. We have an entire gathering of tutorials here, on how to make frames, laid all out just for you. From keepsakes to framing your own pieces, the possibilities really are endless for all kinds of skill levels.
how to frame a cape
Looking back, we’re really grateful for limitations, that forced us to think outside the big box {store} and all those ridiculously jacked up prices with limited options…
Or looking for more fresh ideas? Be sure to check out our book here, where we have endless ideas for frames.
We hope this little round up inspired you to create, find, collect, and curate some of your own art from some unexpected treasures of sources.
We can’t wait to see what you do.
As always let us know if you have any questions.
Have an inspired day!
