Art breathes life into your home

In an age where logos are getting increasignly similar in style, products are looking similar with the idea of being “sleeker” and moving towards minimalism, technology and furniture is looking blander than ever. Most things are either in black or white or wooden, making the house look like an asylum.

An office without any form of art, bland and boring.
An office without art, or anything

However, there is something to remedy this, called art. It goes into everything, the colour of your walls, your rugs and yes, even your paintings, pictures and prints. No need to be a connoisseur, just get some pieces that you like. Here are five reasons why you should do just that:

Five reasons to add some art to your home

It adds character to your house, The art that you like and buy ultimately shows your character and interests. If you have cat posters on your wall, chances are you like cats. It makes the place you live in YOUR space, your domain.

Art helps with mental help and vibes

A simple painting can activate the parts of your mind that derive pleasure, desire and love. It also can transform the feel of a room. What would be a normal, boring living room can then be a relaxing, thinking space where creativity can occur.

A colourful house, to represent the effect that art has on a household.
A colourful house, decorated with art

Art can help you tie in room colours

Lets say you have invested in some pillows, rugs and pots that have multiple colours that look all over the place. Pieces of art can help you tie in all the colours and create a focal point for the room. Try yourself as an interior designer.

Art can be a topic of conversation

Art, photos, paintings or prints in a room can start a conversation when a guest comes into your lovely abode. If you want to be philosophical about it, art can even start a conversation with yourself.

Help artists by purchasing art

Purchasing art allows for more art to be created, since the artist is being paid for their work. In turn, you get more art for your house that you like and the cycle keeps spinning on.

A print depicting a house and a river, which is available at our braderie
A print depicting scenery and a river

Luckily for you, we have interesting prints, painting, photos and even post cards (and yes, even cat prints) available in our store.