How to Curate Art for Your Home: A Simple Guide to Meaningful Spaces

Written By Ula Patoka

Art isn’t just décor.
It’s a way to tell your story, layer meaning into your space, and create an environment that inspires you every day.
Curating art thoughtfully brings life, depth, and authenticity to your home.

Here’s how to begin:

1. Start with What You Love

Choose pieces that spark emotion or curiosity.
Whether it's a dreamy landscape, a vibrant abstract, or a delicate line drawing — let your heart guide you. The art you live with should reflect your personal journey, not just trends.

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“Blackheath“ (London) architectural sketch by Ula Patoka

2. Think About the Mood

What feeling do you want each room to evoke?

  • Calm and peaceful (ideal for bedrooms)?

  • Energizing and bold (perfect for a home office or kitchen)?

  • Warm and welcoming (for living rooms and entryways)?

Let the emotional atmosphere you want to create influence your choices.

“Anemone“ botanical hand-drawn illustration by Ula Patoka

3. Mix Mediums and Styles

Don’t feel restricted to one look!
Combining different styles — such as a modern print with a textured canvas or an elegant ink drawing — adds richness and character.
Curated contrast makes a space feel dynamic and personal.

4. Placement Matters

Art should feel natural within your space.

  • For single pieces, hang at eye level (about 145–150 cm from the floor to the center of the artwork).

  • For a more playful or casual look, lean smaller pieces on shelves, stack them against walls, or group a few together to tell a bigger story.

“Awakening” abstract portrait by Ula Patoka

5. Trust Your Eye

There’s no single “perfect” formula.
Curating art for your home is a personal journey — trust your instincts, embrace pieces that resonate with you, and let your walls unfold into a visual narrative of your life.

Your home deserves more than decoration — it deserves meaning.
Through curated, personal art, your space becomes a living, breathing reflection of who you are.

Looking for a piece that feels truly yours? I’d love to help. Browse my shop or get in touch to create something special together.
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