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Sanjana Shah, Independent Curator and Creative Director of Tao Art Gallery, shares with PEAKLIFE the importance of art consulting and its elements in home interiors.

As we stay homebound in this global pandemic, the importance of living in an aesthetically pleasing and comforting house becomes clearer. The home is now a multi-purpose space that is our primary source for stimulation and inspiration.

Coming from a Real estate and Art background, I have grown up seeing the two beautifully integrated – inextricably so sometimes! My mother couldn’t imagine a house with bare walls and the notion of shifting into a new home before the art had been put up was almost unimaginable! So, as you find more free time now to re-decorate and perhaps invest in art for your homes, I’m going to give you some tips on the different interior palettes and the types of art that may go with it.

“The interior-art balance is a fine one.” You don’t want to overwhelm nor do you want to underwhelm the experience of it. Therefore, I suggest making only one the dominant aesthetic, which will then lead the way for the other. If you are an avid art collector and prioritize your statement art choices, then you can keep your interior color and tone minimalistic and monochromatic in order to allow the art to pop. But for most first-timers the dominant reference point is almost always the interiors and if that’s the case then you can choose art basis what complements your preferred interior vibe!

No matter how neutral or flamboyant you wish to go on the spectrum, the most pleasing spaces always have a synergy, a small thematic link that ties the whole thing together. Below you can find images sourced from Portugal based Design House Boca do Lobo that shows you this balance in varied moods.

1.) The lighter, neutral and simplistic examples:

These spaces have a basic and classic color tone with the art blending in seamlessly with the interiors. You can see that the art is more abstract and looks like an extension of the living area itself. If there are color pops in the art, that is balanced with a similar color pop in the interiors through accessories like pillows or lamps! This makes the entire visual experience soft and comfortable.

2.) The more pop, statement and bold examples:

These spaces use art to break the monotony through vibrant sometimes-contrasting colors, figures and installations. Here the art adds to the existing contemporary edge of the interiors and becomes the focal point for the eye.

Overall, the art and interior co-ordination is inherently complimentary and you can see that at least one aspect of the interior, be it the furniture color, the marble or the carpet, ties in with the art work displayed. This mélange goes a long way in subconsciously communicating particular design personalities and emotions and should definitely be curated as per personal preference!

I believe the one thing that homes and art pieces have in common is that they embody the personality traits of their owners. Therefore, it is critical that your home and your art speak, not just to you, but also to everyone who comes and experiences it. Make sure it speaks the language that most resonates with you!

Disclaimer: The article is authored by Sanjana Shah, Independent Curator and Creative Director of Tao Art Gallery. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not represent those of PEAKLIFE.