As your personal sanctuary, your home should be filled with beauty as well as comfort. It should also reflect your personality and taste. In curating an interior that’s uniquely you, choosing the right paintings and prints is essential. The art and decor connoisseurs at Queen Street Gallery in Martinsburg, WV, offer a few tips to help you select the perfect pieces for your home.

Find Inspiration in Magazines & Blogs 

If art and interior design isn’t your wheelhouse, look to home decor magazines and blogs for inspiration. If you see a certain piece, motif, or concept that piques your interest, consider what about it entices you. Seek pieces that evoke the same feeling or theme. 

Choose Frames Wisely 

With the exception of some large canvas paintings, it’s best to use a frame. A quality frame makes a piece appear more polished. Choose a frame that complements the room’s architecture and other design features. If you have wood floors, for example, a wooden frame is an excellent choice. 

Consider Color & Scale 

Color and size shouldn’t be the deciding factors in choosing paintings and prints. However, it is a good idea to consider where the piece could fit. Try to create a balance between shape, color, content and tone, and choose pieces that will supplement the rest of your interior design.

Choose Emotive, Meaningful Pieces 

If a piece represents something meaningful to you, such as a memory or emotion, you won’t get bored of it over time. It also helps you create a space that is unique to you. 

Create a Theme 

If you’re curating items to build a personal collection, choose a theme early in the process. Themes can be based on genre, artist, medium, design style, or color. This helps make your home more cohesive. 

Above all, buy decor you love. The fine art experts at Queen Street Gallery take pride in helping patrons create their ideal home interiors one piece at a time. To learn more about their offerings, including custom picture framing, call (304) 263-9495. To peruse and shop the gallery’s selection of antiques, paintings, and artifacts, visit their website.