How to Choose Art for Your Home (When You Have No Idea Where to Start)

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me, “I love art but I have no idea how to choose something for my home,” I could probably afford a much bigger studio.

Here is the thing — choosing art is not as complicated as people make it. You do not need a degree in art history. You do not need to understand color theory. You really just need to trust your gut a little.

My number one piece of advice? Stop trying to match your couch. I know, I know — everyone wants their art to “go with” their living room. But the best art in a home is not the piece that perfectly matches the throw pillows. It is the piece that makes you stop and feel something every time you walk past it.

Think about it this way: your couch might change in five years. Your wall color might change in two. But a piece of art that speaks to your soul? That stays with you through every renovation and every move.

That said, here are a few practical things I tell people:

Start with the feeling you want in the room. Do you want your living room to feel peaceful? Energizing? Warm? The feeling should guide you more than the color scheme. A moody, textured Jerusalem painting creates a completely different atmosphere than a vibrant, colorful celebration scene — and both are beautiful. It depends on what you need in that space.

Size matters more than you think, but not in the way you expect. People tend to go too small. A larger piece anchored on a wall creates a focal point that makes the whole room feel more intentional. A small frame lost on a big wall just looks like you have not gotten around to finishing the room yet. When in doubt, go bigger.

Live with the art in your mind before you commit. If you see a painting and keep thinking about it three days later — that is your answer. The pieces that stay with you are the right ones.

Do not buy art to impress anyone. Buy it because it makes your home feel more like you. The most beautiful homes I have seen are not the ones with the most expensive art on the walls. They are the ones where every piece feels personal and intentional.

And finally — trust the artist. If you see something in my gallery that catches your eye but you are not sure about size or colors, reach out. This is literally what I do. I can help you think about what would work in your space, suggest options you might not have considered, and even create a semi-original with colors customized for your home. You are not bothering me — this is my favorite conversation to have.