Art Hound

A round-up of art in great homes.

Rachel Whiting

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Solid frog

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Bolig Magasinet

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Marie Claire Maison via nice*room

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teaching literacy via interiors porn

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Bolig Magasinet via nice*room

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kireei via interiors porn

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kireei via interiors porn

My friend Laura Cattano has the best, most ingenious yet simple ideas. She focuses on quality and the basics and boy does it pay off! If you aren’t familiar with this professional organizer/ Martha Stewart-in-training just take a peak at her Apartment Therapy House Tours here and here.

Photo: Apartment Therapy

Laura is on a pretty limited budget and makes it quite clear that when it comes to spending money her (beautiful) wardrobe comes before art. Hey, we all have our priorities! So Laura got crafty and created a few simple pieces of art for her bathroom. Just how much did it cost her??? Oh, a mere $8. Don’t believe me? Well, here’s how she pulled it off…

The small abstract piece is by Jaq Chartier and was clipped out of an art book (no judgment!). The larger black and white striped piece (Miss Cattano loves her black and white!) is actually just a piece of fabric! The frames didn’t cost her anything since she already owned them.

As Laura would undoubtedly agree, original art is ideal but just isn’t an option for her at this time. But her bathroom is proof that even if your budget is basically nil you can still live with interesting art- you may just have to get a bit creative!

A round-up of good art in the home from across the design blogosphere.

Freunde von Freunden via emmas designblogg

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Lonny via little glowing lights

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Jim Houser via Fecal Face

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Fantastic Frank via emmas designblogg

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Emily Henderson via The City Sage

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sfgirlbybay via design is mine

When it comes to decorating and finding art, a lot of people feel lost. Where do I start? Should my art match my furniture? Or the other way around?

Well, it really depends what you’re starting with. If you have art you love, then make sure any furniture you buy works with it. Looking for art but have great furniture? You’re not beholden to buying art that perfectly matches your furniture but make sure they complement each other. Another big consideration – what do you want to be the focal point of the room? Art, furniture, little doggy?

To shed light on these questions, Kelly + Olive, super cool Chicago decorating duo, and I have teamed up for a new series, Decorate from the ART. The concept is simple: we create imaginary rooms that show you how to decorate with art.

For each room we start off by selecting a few pieces of furniture. Then I pick out three sets of art that all work with the furnishings in different ways. And finally Courtney and Lauren (Kelly + Olive’s real names) finish the room with accessories that tie everything together.

To start, Lauren and Courtney picked out this swanky black and white furniture for our first room. These pieces are modern, bold and over-the-top. Bed by Anthropologie, table by Room & Board, chair by Z Gallerie, and IKEA wardrobe.

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So, for the version #1 of the black & white bedroom I picked out This Big Love by Christine Kesler and Hold by Langdon Graves. Why these choices? I was going for art with a soft and feminine feel that was still very contemporary and sophisticated. I love the combination of the blacks and grays with the soft pink. In this version it was important to me that the art not compete with the furnishings but be complementary and subtle.

Courtney and Lauren did a wonderful job finishing the room with bedding, a pillow, a blanket, an alarm clock, and a funky chandelier. All of the pieces are modern and bold without being outright loud. Overall the theme is feminine, delicate, modern.

Stay tuned for two more art choices and accessories for our black & white bedroom!

A round-up of awesome art in awesome spaces.

The society Inc

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Rural Theory via Pinterest

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Bolig magazine via Pinterest

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Ditte Isager via emmas design blogg

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Ditte Isager via emmas design blogg

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Ditte Isager via emmas design blogg

I’m a little obsessed with the Austin-based shop Spartan. They just have the coolest collection of goods and accessories! I never would have thought I’d include a pocket knife on a wish-list but like everything else in the shop it’s just so beautiful and appealing.

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Pssst… Want to take a peak at our Brooklyn apartment? Curious to see the art that I live with? You’re in luck! I’m beyond stoked to have our apartment featured on Apartment Therapy, so come take a look!

I began collecting affordable art five years ago and it’s grown to be the defining element of our home. It’s what gives our space the most personality and it’s what friends comment on when they come over. Since I finished school and started collecting five years ago, I’ve lived in two cities, moved seven times, and acquired and sold plenty of furniture. The one constant (albeit growing) element is the art that we surround ourselves with.

Questions? Here’s a detailed tour of our art collection.

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Related Posts: Basics: Where to Look For Art? – Collector Interview: Little Glowing Lights – The Big Debate: Prints vs. Originals

While perusing DWR this afternoon I stumbled upon Emeco’s new 111 Navy Chair which is made from recycled plastic bottles. While I’ve always been a fan of the Navy Chair for it’s utility and timelessness, the metal turns me off. I just don’t like the feeling of sitting on metal. This new version has a lovely soft finish and cost half that of the original version. I’m sold!

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I always liked geometry, doing proofs and all that, but these little pie charts take it to a whole new (aesthetic) level. And by “pie charts” I mean magnets and pins. I would snap up the magnets if only they would work on our sadly nonmagnetic refrigerator…

Made by Studio Fludd, a young design collective from Italy.

via thoughtful day (via bloesem).

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I hope it’s been a good one!

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Skona Hem via ill seen ill said – pia jane bijkerk

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