How to Choose Art That Tells Your Story — My Secrets & Sources Revealed

Hello,

This week, I want to talk about something my community ask me about all the time: how to choose art for your home.

As someone who trained as a professional artist, this is so close to my heart. Art is the most personal, joyful way to bring your story and your personality into your home.

Our walls are big blank canvases just waiting for you to fill them with things that make your heart sing. Art, mirrors, pictures—they help your eye travel through the room and make every space feel more alive. But it’s not just decoration—it’s a memory, a mood, a spark of joy every time you walk into the room. Love it.

Art as your colour starting point

If you’re renting, art is the easiest way to bring in colour and make a space feel like you. Even if you own your home, it’s the perfect place to start when you’re stuck for a colour palette.

Here’s my secret: when you find a piece of art that makes you feel something—whether it’s a memory, a colour that sings, or just a style that feels right—use that as your anchor.

How to pull a colour palette from art

Don’t worry, you don’t need to match your sofa to the exact teal of a painted sea. Instead, look at the artwork and pull out the main colours—the ones that stand out or make you happy..

Then, play with tones: go lighter, go darker, and use those shades as inspiration for your walls, cushions, or even a rug. This creates a room that feels cohesive and harmonious, without being too matchy-matchy.

Playing with scale and placement