How to Find the Right Art for Your Home

Art can transform a room, and the artwork we display in our homes is deeply personal. A piece of art can make you feel joyous and inspired. It can be a great way of introducing a splash of colour to bring a room to life. In this blog, we look at how to find the right art for your home.

Where to Start Sourcing Art for the Home

Aside from galleries, affordable art fairs across the UK are a great way to discover new art. They feature emerging artists and hundreds of original pieces. Attending degree shows is another way to find contemporary art without gallery prices.

Look for an art consultant, specialising in art consultancy services for residential properties. At 55MAX, we cater to various budgets and art  mediums for projects of

All sizes. Our team efficiently guides you through the process, offering a streamlined service that includes sourcing artwork to match your style, as well as delivering, framing, and hanging the pieces. 

Buying Art for Your Home on a Limited Budget

The most inexpensive way to buy art is with a print. If you fall in love with an original work at a fair or gallery but it’s outside your budget, ask if a print is available – you may be surprised at how many artists and galleries sell them without publicising the fact.

Framing Art for Your Home

Good framing can transform a piece of art Good framing can truly elevate a piece of art—think of it as the setting for a diamond. The purpose of a frame is to enhance the artwork and make it complement your home. 

At 55MAX, we excel in custom Perspex box framing and are recognised as the UK's foremost provider of these frames. We deliver handmade,  premium-quality Perspex box frames and cases that offer UV protection with mitred and UV-bonded joints. Our Perspex frames can be tailored to accommodate artwork of any size. Perspex box frames offer a stylish and modern way to display and protect artwork, garments, or memorabilia. 

If you desire a classic appearance or something ornate in gold, a wooden frame might be the optimal choice. To facilitate your decision, we have curated a collection of frame mouldings that we recommend for all our art prints. We have carefully sourced a variety of frames, each  expertly crafted using only the finest materials. Rest assured that our  workshop is fully insured to handle artworks of greater value.

Displaying Art in Your Home 

When displaying art on gallery walls, feel free to mix different sizes. The  important thing is to ensure even spacing between the frames, even if  the individual pieces are hung in a more chaotic arrangement. Planning the spacing before you begin hanging the artwork is a good idea.

Stacking artwork can be a great way of making the mood more relaxed. Have a look at our framed art in this Ideal Home article on a converted warehouse.

Consider Bespoke Wallpaper 

Perhaps you have a large wall space that needs more than a framed artwork? In this case consider a bespoke wallpaper. 55 Max can take a personal image or one from their collection or Getty Images and transfer it on to wallpaper. Our Birdsong wallpaper sets a beautiful backdrop to this burnt orange interior. And see how our 'Stripes Green' wallpaper panel adds another dimension to a brightly coloured room.

Read more about how buying a bespoke piece is an easy way to make your home stand out and why it can be cheaper than you think in this article featuring 55Max.

If you're stuck for ideas and need inspiration for interior styling check out our Instagram page or Contact us to find out more about art consultancy for residential properties