Think About Colour – But Don’t Match Everything

Many people begin their search for artwork by looking for colours that match their sofa, curtains or furniture. Colour is certainly important, but a painting does not need to match every element of the room perfectly.

In fact, introducing a contrasting or unexpected colour through artwork can make an interior more interesting. A room with neutral furniture, for example, can be transformed by a painting with richer colours. Conversely, an interior that already contains strong colours may benefit from artwork with a softer and more restrained palette.

It can be helpful to look for one or two colours within a painting that relate naturally to the surrounding interior rather than trying to match everything exactly. Most importantly, choose a painting because you enjoy looking at it. Furniture and interior trends may change over time, but a painting you genuinely love can remain with you for many years.