Researching and choosing artwork for your home is possibly the most subjective of interiors tasks and — whether you are an artist or a proud owner of a piece — without doubt, the most self-expressive. Investing in art can be a costly business and an unlimited budget makes it a lot easier to aim for the more lucrative names in the industry, but if you're not looking to bring the Guggenheim to your home and just want a more affordable or even frivolous collection for a transient lifestyle, you don't have to spend a fortune to make a statement or just have some fun mixing up the colours in your interiors scheme.
A piece of art can make or break a room in terms of the impact it has and how it ties in together with the rest of the scheme, so try to choose pieces that either flow smoothly into the blend of colours you're using or, if you want to mix it up a bit, go for a contrasting statement piece but ensure it doesn't overpower the rest of the composition in the room. Most of all, don't be afraid to experiment and have fun with art.
- Beatrice Boardman is a UAE-based fashion and interiors consultant
