Journal

How to Display Art on a Freestanding Easel at Home

A freestanding easel turns artwork into a feature rather than another object on the wall. It gives a painting, print or photograph room to breathe, while…

How to Build a Collection of Affordable Art Over Time

A personal art collection does not need a large budget, a designer address or a single dramatic shopping spree. The most appealing walls often develop…

Choosing Art Colours for a Terracotta or Burnt Orange Wall

A terracotta or burnt orange accent wall brings earthy warmth, depth and a distinctly relaxed character to a room. It can feel sunbaked and Mediterranean,…

Damage-Free Art Hanging for Dorm Rooms and Small Rentals

Decorating a Dorm Room or Small Rental with Damage-Free Art Hanging can make a temporary space feel considered, personal and complete. The right arrangement…

How Art Can Make a Narrow Bathroom Feel Wider

A narrow bathroom can feel cramped when every wall is filled with practical necessities: a mirror, towel rail, vanity, shower fittings and storage. Art gives…

Selecting Large-Scale Art For A Vaulted Ceiling Living Room

A vaulted ceiling gives a living room an immediate sense of space, but generous height can make ordinary wall art look undersized. A large canvas, sculptural…

Art Placement for a Room with Baseboard Heating

Baseboard heating creates a narrow but important planning zone around the lower edge of a wall. Artwork placed too close to the heat source can suffer from dry…

How to create a gallery wall using only thrifted frames

There's something quietly satisfying about rescuing a forgotten frame from a secondhand shop and giving it a second life on your wall. Across Australia, op…

Smart ways to store unframed artwork before you hang it

A fresh print from Sydney Contemporary sits propped against the hallway wall. A canvas bought at a Brisbane studio market leans behind the couch. A watercolour…

Styling a bathroom with botanical prints for a fresh feel

There's something quietly transformative about walking into a bathroom that feels like a leafy conservatory. Botanical prints are an easy way to soften tiles,…