A gallery wall can feature artwork of varied sizes, but they should have something in common, such as subject matter, or similar frames. There are two schools of thought on choosing great art for your home. Artists and gallery owners tend to promote the idea that if you love a piece, buy it. You will always find a place for it.
That leaves those of us who love art, want a beautiful pulled-together home and don’t have unlimited funds scratching our heads. Do you buy what you love and not care if it fits in? Or go to the opposite extreme? “Art is what gives a home its personality,” she said as she launched her informal talk. “It tells the story of those who live there. Without art, a home is just a house.”