Choosing the right artwork isn’t just about filling a blank wall. For homeowners, real estate professionals, and interior designers alike, art is a powerful tool, one that shapes atmosphere, sets tone, and increases both aesthetic and emotional value in any space.
Whether you're styling a new build, renovating a timeless property, or curating a high-impact design project, here's how to approach art selection with intention, balance, and artistry.
Understand the Space Between: Proportions Matter
One of the most common mistakes in art placement is underestimating scale. The vertical space between your ceiling and furniture is key real estate. Ideally, your chosen artwork should fill around 60–75% of that wall height to feel intentional.
For larger areas like living room walls above a sofa or a formal dining space, diptychs or horizontal pieces can offer visual rhythm while maintaining balance.
Pro Tip: Think of your furniture as a visual anchor. Artwork should relate to it in scale and structure. A piece like Connect Unite delivers a confident, architectural presence that holds its own above wide furniture spans.
Let the Mood Lead, Not Just the Colour
It’s tempting to match art to the exact colours in your space. But often, a more powerful approach is to match the mood. Ask yourself:
- What energy do I want this room to carry?
- Should this space calm, invigorate, or inspire?
Cool, fluid compositions work beautifully in rooms designed for rest or reflection. Warm, dynamic tones can energise social areas or transitional spaces.
Featured Piece: Tide’s Touch blends tranquil blues and warm grounding layers, perfect for serene bedrooms or refined retreats.
Texture as a Design Element
In minimalist or neutral interiors, colour often steps back and texture steps forward. A richly layered canvas creates visual interest, drawing the eye and offering depth where simplicity reigns.
Texture isn’t just a surface feature; it’s a conversation between shadow, light, and material.
Featured Piece: The Reflecting Metropolis uses metallic hues and mirrored imagery to add dynamic dimension. Its surface complexity and structured geometry bring energy and sophistication to modern spaces.
Curator Advice: Framing for Impact
Presentation is everything. Our curators recommend:
- Matte black or brushed steel framing for structured, modern works
- Soft oak or muted white frames for calming, tonal compositions
- Brushed gold or bronze to enhance warmth and texture
- Or frameless presentation for a gallery-inspired, edge-to-edge flow
Each of the works featured above has been selected for its ability to be shown both framed and unframed, a testament to their structural strength and aesthetic versatility.
Let Art Lead the Conversation
Art isn’t an accessory. It’s a statement of identity and intention. Whether you're enhancing the value of a property, shaping an interior brand, or simply building a space that feels more like you, curate with care.
Every piece in The Urban Narrative collection is chosen not just for beauty, but for its ability to transform space.
If you’d like guidance on selecting the right work for your project or home, our curators are always available for private consultations.
We also offer exclusive partnerships for trade professionals, designers, and developers through our Trade Program. Whether you're staging luxury homes, outfitting boutique spaces, or sourcing for long-term design projects, we offer tailored art solutions and access to our private collection.