How Do You Design A Room Around Contemporary Art?

Art is designed to be viewed, and a particularly important aspect of contemporary fine art is found in its framing.

Whilst the abstract art print is the centrepiece, everything around it will shape how it looks and how it is perceived. This means that if you treat a piece of art as the centrepiece of a room, everything about the room will shape the overall effect of the art.

Whilst some obvious aspects such as the wall coverings, lighting and the frame itself will matter, all of the different elements of your interior design will shape the effect of the artwork, so therefore every piece of furniture, fixture and fitting should serve to complement the work around it.

Here are some popular approaches to inspire you.

Total Minimalism

If the aim is for a painting to stand out above everything else, then the rest of the furniture and walls should opt for a somewhat muted colour pallet to draw attention to the work of art.

Classic Scandinavian minimalism is perfect for this, with white, off-white or beige walls, furniture that opts for muted natural shades and a floor made from a natural material with a finish that accentuates its features the most.

Many contemporary art galleries take this approach and it can work for your home as well. Treat your painting as you would an accent wall.

Following The Painting’s Palette

There are typically two or three particular colours and shades which stand out most in a given painting, and the best way to make your room come alive is to make those your accent colours.

For example, a work such as Botania has a broad range of powerful shades, which could be used in furniture, furnishings, rugs and additional decorations, building a room which harmonises with and connects to the painting at the centre.