Creating Interiors Around Art

Most of the time, people create an interior first choosing colours and furnishings with little thought as to what will be hung on the walls until the room is complete. Art becomes merely a decorative afterthought. However, I would say that there can be another way of doing things. Why not choose a painting, print or even a sculpture that you love and build your space around it, picking out the colours that drew you to the image and using the mood of the artwork to create an atmosphere that reflects the emotion of the piece back to you.
Maybe you have chosen a picture with moody skies because you liked the blue tones in it, or it evokes a sense of calm that you felt walking in salt laden air along the coast. Perhaps too, the textures captured by the artist inspire you to emulate them in your interior - maybe using the softness of the clouds to choose the fabric for curtains or a sofa. You can use all of this to create a unique interior that is just for you.