Art by Designers

Who would have thought there was so much artistic talent in the Interior Design Industry? I was literally blown away by the talent of my fellow interior designers when I visited the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) Art By Designers exhibition earlier today. There were so many beautiful pieces of art and it really reminded me of the power that a painting or sculpture can have in a room. To me, there is absolutely nothing wrong with designing an entire space around a piece of artwork that you love. It can define a direction and provide inspiration for the overall look of a room. Here’s a tip for buying artwork: only buy pieces that you connect with emotionally. If it’s an investment piece then it’s likely to be in your home for years to come and wouldn’t it be nice if it made you smile every time you walked past it?