INTERIOR DESIGN | Tips for How to Pick Art for Your Home | House to Home Series

[@buddiegirl]

My favourite piece is a painting that we inherited from my husband's father. I fell in love with it 30 years ago (the very first time I met his family). It has hung in our living room for 19 years and it brings me joy every day.

[@jamesandchante]

Oh, that sounds so nice! What's the name of the painting, and the artist? I'd love to google it and see what it looks like.

[@timeforsomebeauty-digitala8386]

Once you have an idea of the pictures you like, you can get them printed on the cheap at your local copy shop (a few bucks each, typically), at close to the target size, and hang them temporarily in place with a few pins. Even if they are not at full definition, that will give you a good idea. Then you can replace them by the nice print version if you still like them after a week or two :-)

[@peggytravels793]

I have collected art work for 50 years from my travels around the world. My two favorite pieces were done by a Vietnamese man who studied in Paris in the 1960’s. His name is LabaDang. I also collect original European etchings.

[@francinemorrison2008]

This is the video I have been waiting for! I really struggle with art and have wasted a lot of money over the years by buying artwork that I like but not taking size and shape into consideration. This video was so informative.. Thanks Sharrah! ❤️

[@joeo7257]

My favorite art piece is a circa 1910 Navajo rug. Two Grey Hills. Grey Black Beige Navajo white. It looks great on the wall and ties everything together.

[@TheViewmaster1971]

Really glad you brought up the point about hanging up templates on the wall. I discovered this several years ago and it works so well, especially when doing groupings! Excellent video!!

[@XO2HKIM]

Disappointed we didn't get to see all the new artwork on your walls and only got to see that one!

[@barbaramallow3870]

How do you decide which walls to hang something on? I've seen homes where something is hanging in every available spot and it looks too busy for my taste. Are there some rules of thumb in deciding where to hang something versus leaving the wall blank?

[@jaynesteinmetz9039]

THIS is a great step-by-step guide for people who are hesitant from fear of getting it wrong and wasting money. Love this. Love writing the notes on the backs of the practice art.

[@SunshineBloom777]

This came JUST in time for me to start thinking about art pieces! Thank you Sharrah!!!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

My Favourite art Piece is one that my husband made... (it was his first ever painting, we did a "paint night" together) the painting is beautiful, AND reminds me of back home, PLUS it is a good memory of a date night. =) I'm an artist myself... so I don't tend to buy art... Anyway... I've enjoyed this video... great process, and tips. =) Thank you. =)

[@LittleDaff]

My husband would go crazy if I put him through this process XD

[@hellocatiie]

That was my first thought, too. 😂

[@alyssasmith5433]

Considering putting my guy thru this process tho lol

[@lovebeingkatie3108]

when you deeply want a house for yours, this is N O T H I N G. imagine pick your tile for your mudroom lol or the grout colors for each.

[@DeborahE7]

Mine too. I just put it up on the wall and keep the box for returning it if he doesn’t like it. He doesn’t have time for this.

[@lisadixon6617]

Very helpful ... the whole video! Your personality is the best! Thank you for the help : )

[@samanthakwait8782]

We are going on year 3 of our rental and we have always just collected pieces for the wall over time. I think it’s cool but a huge investment to decorate your house with artwork all at once

[@ijyoyo]

Great video!! thanks for sharing, must get on to setting up the art!

[@olivia-br9cq]

This is perfect for me and my boyfriend. He’s super left-brained and has to plan everything out. Thank you so so so much! ✨

[@janebarry400]

Thank you for your advices! I will try to apply them in my project in planner 5d.

[@sonyamilamrollins6698]

I just found you on here. I've been watching your mom, but I'm in a rental apartment, so I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Thanks from an "Alabama" fan of a rental apartment!

[@lauragaddy8671]

Thanks for inspiring my first-ever KZbin post. :) Super helpful tips! My home is mostly decorated, but I struggle with art placement. Hearing these tips helped me get my thoughts on wall art in order.

[@cherrylmaebilocura5347]

This is very informative. Can you give tips where to put pictures like our wedding, travels and different significant events of our lives?

[@kendrarose1387]

My favorite art piece is a painting of a couple standing in front of the Eiffel tower under a red umbrella. It is my color pallet and helps my home feel cohesive even though I have several colors going on. Oh yeah, and I got it from ROSS - dress for less! :) Love that place for Art.

[@saltrivercrafts]

My favorite art piece is, well I have to but the first one is an old country road with trees that make a canopy. It was a $100 on sale for $40 but we got it for $20 because it had a mess up even though you can’t tell. It was the first then my husband and I finally agreed on. We thought we hit the jackpot because we were so broke to have such and “expensive “ photo without breaking the bank. My next favorite is our last name in landmarks or other things that look like a letter. The $20 picture from gordmans the name is from perfect gifts I believe.

[@Magdalenagolden]

My favorite peice is a Mary painting primarily consisting of and Goldenrod color that my grandmother painted and framed for my mom. I like finding unique art with sentiment.

[@laurenschuster2963]

Can you do a video that goes through what size art works best? For example, if you're hanging art above a couch it should be 2/3 the width. I constantly struggle with putting photos on the wall and they look small and bare or vice versa.

[@ashimavivek]

Try putting up paper cut outs on the wall before you even start hunting for the prints. It really helps you visualise what size will look best. Thumb rule is 2-3 inches above sofa and width covering 2/3 of sofa (You can do 2 artwork if your sofa is wide). And it needs to be really high.

[@avantiiresha6687]

Thank you so much, I m moving in my new apartment very soon which is brand new. Could you please do a video on what kind of chandelier to pick if my theme is mid century modern? Thank youu

[@beverlysantillano]

Can you do a video on how you choose pieces on your bookcase in the living room. Like yours.

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

How about how to integrate artwork and photographs that you have from your old home when you do not want to spend a lot.

[@katiemoore8061]

I love the tape idea to make sure the size looks just right. Thanks!

[@poisxe]

My favorite painting is of a young woman running away from several flying cupids who are poised with bows and arrows ready to strike her. One of the cupids is tripping her by holding onto her feet. In the painting she she is in mid fall and her blue dress is spiraling everywhere, she has a look of anguish as one of the cupids is about to strike her with an arrow to force her to fall in love with the next person she sees. The piece is centuries old and from an auction.

[@geriv1582]

I wanna see everything you picked!!!!! lol

[@saeeollee2286]

Thank you for the valuable tips!!

[@fantasticworld7485]

You are amazing! Thanks for the ideas!

[@mwadiyakin-malebo4135]

I love the way you think. I love art work and all over my home is full art and books. In reality, the art I love is not the most expensive but they must be professionally framed. My favourite piece of art is three women dancing in a colorful outfits I got it through a friend . And it is one of three original pieces all the others are prints etc.

[@TheAnxiousChef]

Sounds like a very long process, but I think it’s all gonna be worth it. Love the video! Choosing an artwork is always fun.

[@nobelmorningstar]

My favourite piece of art is hard to choose!! We have a giant painting of a floral bouquet from a local artist that I love, but the one my husband and I got on our honeymoon from a local painter there is probably my favourite.

[@jamesandchante]

I like your technique; it's so well planned out and organized. I would have never thought of all this. I pick haphazardly lol. I especially like how you choose the art first, then choosing the wall color based off of it. That's brilliant! :)

[@katpham2466]

Thanks for great tips, Sharrah ❤

[@k.sheeper7247]

OMG how did you know I am currently struggeling with selecting art for my work space? You are the best - please keep up the good work 👍👌

[@livegat06]

That was very helpful actually. Thank you so much, always enjoy your videos!

[@elainehoward8822]

It seems a very long winded process, but how many times have I ended up taking down pictures I’ve bought on the spare of the moment. (Too bloody many) So your way may take a little time, but it makes sense and saves money. At the moment I do a few of your stages, checking it’s the right size, where to put the art, but not leaving it there for a few days. And yes I’ve been burned, not liking the print after a week or so, and end up putting it somewhere else where it’s hardly ever seen. So I need to follow all stages if I do want to change the art I currently have... great video xxxxx

[@lovelylangers]

Who checked out the shelving units? Love them 😀❤️

[@sarahhelmers7929]

Love your videos! I am not one to buy decor for the sake of having decor though... so how can we use items we already have and that are meaningful to us to create a beautiful stylin space?

[@kerrybakes]

Photos? My mom has a gallery wall of photos she took on a trip to Europe. And I’m going to make one of all the national parks I’ve been visiting with my best friend.

[@k7redeemed]

You are genius. Thank you!

[@Nicole-yi2lo]

Question: In general, how much should be budgeted by room? I appreciate this video; thank you! I realized I have not been thoughtful about how I look at the walls in our home. I have always looked at art as something I found sporadically (think discount department store chains) and it’s been hit or miss.

[@Jenroloff]

I was wondering does the artwork needs to be a certain theme or just a color palette?

[@claudiamontalvo4304]

I love gallery wall arts and just wondering get print arts paper from Minted not from mail?? just pay it and print it from Minted??

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

Hi I've been a fan of your moms and now for a while I've been a fan of you as well...! I have a question I am an artist and I have a lot of paintings and I would like tips on how to display them in my studio and in my home without it looking like a fence show lol....thanks :)

[@kriskelbrants4772]

I just subscribe to this channel and I thought this video was awesome I am so overwhelmed by trying to pick art for for my newly remodeled home this was a godsend! Thank you! You’re amazing at this! My only thing is it’s gonna be hard for me to pick art I second-guess myself Lol

[@aaronsoto1346]

What about frames for art? Should they all be the same color, design, material, etc? I am having trouble figuring this out. All the frames I have are different because they are tailored to each piece but does not look good because there is no visual consistency or mood.

[@miraedorra7908]

Awesomeeee!! Love your video 3D Architectural Vizualiser Flying Vertex Studio

[@juliekalivoda484]

I’ve looked all over for it and can’t find, pls help🎄🎄🎄Where did you get the winter reindeer picture.. so beautiful!!!!!!

[@sophiajeong9633]

Woa I had no idea it takes so much work

[@angelakennedy5457]

I bought a poster of a painting by Klimt called "The Kiss" I framed it and I so love it up on my wall!

[@mariannerady1137]

Wonderful, these tips helped me a lot! I have been postponing finding art. It feels like having to make SO many decisions! Cool that you have a company that gives you everything in one product in the US. Off to the thrift store to find frames!

[@katiemarshall691]

This is amazing!!! I have always slacked in artwork because it’s so overwhelming. So helpful!! Thank you

[@dharmamongol6655]

Je 😑

[@heikejanka4378]

My favourite piece of art? About 25 years ago a good friend of mine hired an artist for creating something for my birthday. I was given a georgeous chalk drawing of Gandhi which has been my favourite piece of art ever since.

[@ohblahdah]

Favorite piece of art is from art.com, which is a big Van Gogh "Wheatfield with Cypresses" print with carved gold leaf frame (the way pieces are framed for Van Gogh Museum). It's the only gold in that room. I have oil rubbed bronze for all the other metal accents. Since it was expensive, I now have to match my duvet covers to the Van Gogh! HAHAHA

[@chucksuter6551]

Bal du Moulin de la Galette is my favorite painting because of the movement and liveliness of it but it’s still restful. I think it’s a Renoir Painting

[@mariaatucd]

Of course we’d want to see!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@d2die4]

My favorite art piece is canvas picture that I bought from Hautlook and it’s HUGE angel wings

[@WithLoveShante81]

I had one I got from Marshall’s, however I love to create my own these days

[@wizkidsvideos]

Where was this video when I was recently selecting and hanging my art pieces? Oh well. Next time I’ll use your advice. ❤️❤️❤️

[@taylorweight8042]

I'd love to see a closet organization video!!

[@penelopeh4688]

Wish ye all the best in your new home!!

[@totocarrillo]

Excellent video & Excellent job!!!💪

[@alvesarooni6524]

What type of art do you recommend above a bed that has floral pattern in the bedding?

[@stephanierodriguez3362]

maybe 3 canvas or scones with floral art work with wood trim ?

[@Ad-Lo]

Lifesaver!

[@Lena-yn1ur]

Thank you for the tips! I’m in the process of picking artwork for my new home as well!

[@annlatham]

I have old abstracts my brother painted and I love them 😍

[@mansirajpal4897]

Your tip on leaving the print is meticulous but super amazing!!

[@emilypettersen5514]

My favorite art piece is a canvas that has been in my family for almost 50 years! Don't know where it is from.

[@danishaw9641]

I loved the video! How can I use a cognac leather and still keep a Scandinavian+minimalist style? Thanks, love your videos x

[@priscillar5221]

Definitely yes x

[@TrinityKira]

This was very helpful. Now I just need to choose some art and get a printer XD

[@mintdragon5232]

Do you have a video on how to choice a color palette?

[@Iamkura]

Always hated stuff on my walls, but I'm starting to rethink

[@ashleychapman615]

I love Society 6 for Artwork. I buy the posters, and just frame them myself.

[@thesimplefarmhouse]

Can't wait to see what you picked!

[@lob1523]

I love anything by Gray Malin!

[@collmcev3266]

Thanks, please do your office space next. Busy with mine as have a new home office space as just not feeling inspired at all

[@fahren299]

I'm obsessed with Cattlea Orchid and Three Brazilian Humming Birds by Martin Johnson Heade.

[@ecormack1]

Thank you so much, this was so helpful. I had no idea how to get started but I could do this!

[@_thechefskiss_]

My all-time favorite piece is Little Flower by Carl Owens. It speaks to my spirit.

[@polarbear986]

super useful!

[@alyssasmith5433]

Love minted! We are newly weds and would love some recommendations on art work for something budget friendly. Minted is still out of our budget 😭. I’m a commercial interior designer and I’m only familiar with high end gallery art. But we are on a tight budget for our home.

[@rgalblas]

Alyssa Wright Try Etsy! I just decorated a gallery wall for my 10 foot photo ledge and spent under $25 for about 10 digital prints files. I printed them at Costco for cheap. Most digital prints come in a variety of file sizes so you decide what size you need.

[@julieprj9225]

Ooo I have that knobby rug!! 💕

[@Tunenine]

Ugggg I did it backwards and well that's me at times "backwards" but it works out so far as my personality. But I selected some art first, not only because it was $800 and I got it for $250 but because it was $800 and I got it for $250 and love the pieces. I'm going to work around my pieces and since my mind is flowing with ideas I think "backwards" will work for me at this moment. But your steps are from this point on point with my next pieces since by then I'll actually be in the house.

[@erinmorgan7863]

My favorite painting is an original worth over $600 that I found on the side of the road lol

[@tiffanycain7341]

Love love love your new intro!

[@jananthony7308]

Thanks this was very helpful loving your channel

[@Peaceinloveandeath]

I was so excited I went and looked on minted... yeah umm... the least expensive piece I found that I liked was $100

[@FreedomNurse]

Peaceinloveandeath 😩 too much money

[@timeforsomebeauty-digitala8386]

If you get your hands on a picture you like, with enough definition, a local copy-shop should be able to get it printed on poster-size paper for only a few dollars. The colors will not last for decades but does it really matter ? :-)

[@Peaceinloveandeath]

@@timeforsomebeauty-digitala8386 that's a great Idea !

[@lookintoair]

Super helpful!!!!!

[@chaitinew]

Helpful video

[@nolenemcloughlin9989]

Loving your little videos - I am doing an interior design course at the minute, hope it leads to my own business. There is great information in these clips. Thanks!

[@Standby-gf8im]

Hi Sarah what paint color is that on the walls?

[@backtobasics2874]

It was abit confusing at first ... But after watching the whole video everything made sense. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@KemberlyyC]

Literally looking online for wall art! You are reading my mind!

[@rosesareredhome4184]

I have an original Thomas McKnight that one of my employers gifted to me for one of my birthdays. I've had it for about 20 years.

[@aleesiadae382]

Thank you! So helpful!!!!!

[@ashimavivek]

Great video. However I feel phase 3 (assessing the right size) by putting up masking tape, papers etc on the wall should happen right after you decide your walls. You don't need to have the final artwork ready. Sticking papers on the wall gives you a sense of size and helps you in selecting right sizes at the beginning instead of having to be disappointed later. I needed 2 A0 sizes and just because I didn't do this at the start, I had to go through prints twice as a lot of vendors did not have art work big enough to be able to scale to A0. Images were getting pixelated!

[@caitlinbingham3170]

Where did you get your dresser?