For art's sake

The interior of a home conveys a visual narrative about the life and interests of its owners, according to Dorothy Willetts, owner and principal of Willetts Design & Associates, who spoke at the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market. Art is subjective. It can be a picture of a horse your child drew that is hanging on the refrigerator. When you start to place art in the home, start with something familiar such as photography and then move to different genres. Display large format art on large walls for more impact. Furniture and its many accessories also are art. Art doesn't have to be expensive. There is a great amount of "outsider" art, sometimes referred to as street art. Willetts tells clients to go to galleries, art shows and art fairs. "Walk around and expose yourself to different styles and ideas and colors," she said.