2020 has forced us all to stay in our homes and make it our office, school, restaurant and a multipurpose area that every member of the family uses. As we move into 2021, we are all looking to liven up and upgrade the place we spend almost all our time in, our homes.
Who does not love the idea of a piece of commissioned artwork that is made just for you and is one of a kind? But before you can hang up that beautiful piece in your space, there are some things that you might want to think about before you approach your favourite artist.
Here are some of the steps you can take to ensure that your tailor made product fits your needs:
- Analyse your Space
You want your new piece to fit with the rest of your furniture in the space. Is the custom piece going to be hung in your living space, bedroom or any other room in your home? Evaluating your space will help you envision where your commissioned piece can fit in. Measure the size of your wall that it will be hung on, or the table or counter on which it sits on. If the piece is one of the many things in the space, size it so that it blends in with the other items but also stands out individually. - Colour Selection
Think of the feel of the space, whether your style is traditional or modern, relaxed or formal, bold, contemporary or subdued. Pick a color that denotes the mood that the space denotes. For example, for a room that gets a lot of light, choose a bright hue that adds a pop of color when the light hits it. Pick colours that draw your eyes to it, but also works seamlessly with the other furniture of the space. - Purposefully Picked
What value does this piece add to your space? Your piece can be simple art that adds to the mood of the room, your favourite bible verse, an encouraging quote or a combination of any of these. For example, if the piece is an encouraging quote, place it such that is a thing you see often that lifts your spirits. - Art Aesthetic
If you would like a modern, contemporary or formal style of artwork, you can get a framed piece of art that is made on paper. You can get artwork made in your colour palette and you can pick a frame that will match with the rest of the furniture. For a more rustic, relaxed look, get your artwork commissioned on wood that adds another dimension to your space.
Once you have all the parameters that you would like (size, color schemes, purpose, material), you can reach out to your favourite artist and give them all the specifics of your request. Be as specific as you can, leave room for the artist to give you more ideas and watch the piece come to life.