Styling art in four key rooms at home with Elle Lovelock

Art is an important tool in interior design. It can create an atmosphere, energising or calming a room according to style and tone. Artwork helps to make ‘moments’ in the home, guiding eyes and creating a journey throughout your spaces. In the lead-up to the Affordable Art Fair Sydney (13 – 16 June), Elle Lovelock, editor-in-chief at Home Beautiful, shared with us her picks and styling tips for four key areas of any living space.

Join Elle Lovelock, Home Beautiful’s Editor in Chief, in an intimate group breakfast at Affordable Art Fair Sydney on Friday 14 June as she shares her tips and tricks to having art in your home. 

Take it away, Elle!

Art in the Living room 

A great way to give the illusion of space is to accentuate the taller areas in your home. Displaying a collection of work above eye level will give a sense of height to a room. This sweeping scene in Martine Vanderspuy’s Posideoninsit is a brilliant way to add an illusion of depth and creates a sense of serenity by bringing the outside indoors.

Compliment this coastal theme by decorating your living space from the newly opened Home Beautiful Shop.

Creating a calm Bedroom

Cool earth tones offer an instantly relaxing exhale to any space. A soft landscape or dreamy clouds create a calm atmosphere making your space the perfect place to rest and unwind. In the quietude of the bedroom, Marilou Palazon’s I look into the skies of the Never Never land offers a peaceful retreat into the expanse of sky.

Styling your Kitchen

Still lifes undoubtedly have a wonderfully calming quality, allowing you to ponder the simplicity of the objects depicted and the detail they convey. This oil painting of an oyster by Llael McDonald is a reminder that fresh ingredients serve as a muse for both quality art and food. When placing artwork in a kitchen, consider the placement carefully to maintain the condition of your new piece. Keep paintings away from the sink and paper artworks framed behind glass. A decorative shelf is the perfect spot to get foodie inspiration. 

Elevate your kitchen area with this Kinfolk and Co Channon Oil Pourer or this 6-piece artisan knife set by Laguiole. 

Artwork for your Entryway 

The entryway is a perfect place to put a couple of works that complement each other or single statement artwork defining the transition between spaces. SIBU Gallery has some glorious minimalist artworks that bring the glowy golden hour into your home. A wonderful example of these gilded artworks is Anna Curnuck’s, Saturdays are for Sparkles. Warm tone art is a dependable friend if you want your interiors to feel cozier and create a soothing sense of stability upon arrival. 

Add an extra touch of gold with this Taft Wall Light by The Montauk Lighting Co.

Join Elle Lovelock, Home Beautiful’s Editor in Chief in an intimate group breakfast at Affordable Art Fair Sydney on Friday 14 June as she shares her tips and tricks to having art in your home. From bold abstracts to understated still lifes, art can make a house a home. With guidance on how to pick the size of an artwork, to how to decide on a colour palette – this is the perfect way to start your art collecting day at Affordable Art Fair.  

Spaces  are  limited for this exclusive event, so snap up your ticket now and don’t miss out. 

Main Image: OffShore, Martien Vanderspuy, Martine Gallery