Art 139 Ideabooks

Selecting artwork for your home can be a labor of love. Whether it's an original painting or drawing, a mass-produced print or a wonderful photograph, your art helps to tell a story and define your style. I think art makes the greatest impression when... more »

Do you love relaxing in your bathtub but long for a lovely view out the window? Perhaps a panorama of the ocean or the tops of the trees? While that's not always a possibility, there is a way to add a nice view to your bathroom that does not involve you... more »

Being an artist, it's always been a big priority to have my walls filled with artwork that I love, I've made or says something about my family or personality. While original artwork can get prohibitively expensive, finding unique pieces and prints from... more »

The mat you use inside your framed artwork is more important than you might think. There are two reasons for matting art: It keeps the glass separated from your art work so it won’t stick to the glass, and it enhances your artwork. A mat gives... more »

In today’s eclectic approach to designing, you have many inexpensive options to accessorize your place. Consider everyday paper. Whether it’s framing fun cutouts or creating your own decals from wallpaper, paper can transform your walls for a low... more »

Curating affordable art finds is one of my favorite features to put together on my blog, Lolalina. The online creative community has positively exploded in recent years, which makes sourcing unique and beautiful art a real treat. This month for Houzz... more »

Before I became an interior designer, I was a full-time artist. Although I worked in several different mediums, my favorite medium has always been glass. Glass art has always been a passion of mine — I love the colors, depth and translucency. Because... more »

The kitchen has long been an afterthought when it comes to accessorizing and decorating — a dumping ground for miscellaneous clutter, disposable trinkets and little color. Having grown up in a kitchen that's quite the opposite, it is truly eye opening... more »

When I first found Etsy, I felt I had hit the art jackpot. I had been looking for something like it for so long and didn't even know it — such a plethora of gorgeous and affordable art. Here is just a sampling of some of my very favorites (many from... more »

It seems like a lot of designers have rules about how to create a good gallery wall. Some will even come to your house and consult on which pieces to hang in what composition. Retailers will sell you frame kits to create your own gallery wall at home.... more »

This ideabook is all about working with art that adds some fun and a sense of the unexpected to your decor. You don't have to take interior design and art so seriously all of the time. I think it is refreshing to include pieces that add a little spunk.... more »

Art galleries are not the only places to find wonderful things to put on your walls. Displayed beautifully, some of the most surprising things can take the place of paintings or sculpture. Do you have a huge vacant wall, but don't have $30,000 for... more »

Some of you may know me from my blog Sacramento Street. This week I'll be getting the new Parsons bookcase and I've been brainstorming long and hard about how to decorate each shelf. I thought it would be fun to share some items that have inspired me... more »

A love for art rules Kate Singleton's life. "Art is so personal," she says. "People often get turned off after walking through galleries or stores with art that they don't like. The great thing about online art shops is that there's such a wide variety.... more »

An art director friend of mine who shall remain nameless (Justine Rubin) can take just about any texture and make it both beautiful and artistic. Come to think of it, knowing her makes me rethink the way I look at everyday items: popsicle sticks make... more »