Buying fine art for a Friend - 5 Useful Tips

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There are just too many reasons for us to buy gifts for friends and loved ones Here are some tips to help you make the right buying decisions:

1.Arrange for a trip :- If you have never visited your friend’s home, try to arrange for a meet up, so that you can have a sneak preview of the place.

2.Identify an area for the art :- while you are in the house; identify a wall where you might want the art piece to be hung. It can be quite challenging to find suitable space to hang art - even more so if the wall is already decorated with other art pieces. l.

3. Take note of the color theme:- A rule of thumb is to take note of the 2 strongest colors in the room, and then choose art that has those colors in them. For example, if the room has a lot of brown and beige, you can select art that has these 2 colors in them, but it’s ok to have an additional splash of red or yellow in it

5. Think about the size :- If you intend to purchase a large art piece, make sure there is enough wall space to put it. It may seem common sense, but coming from an interior design point of view, large pieces are more suitable for rooms with a lot of space and have high ceilings