One of the most common mistakes with art is choosing something too small. A generous piece gives a room confidence. I want the artwork to feel connected to the furniture below it rather than floating idependently above it.

Abi's Note: 
If you're choosing between 2 sizes, I'd almost always go larger.

Your artwork does not need to repeat every colour already in the space. Some of the most interesting rooms have a little friction, pale art against a dark wall,  graphic black lines in a soft neutral room, a warm ochre piece cutting through and otherwise earthy palette.

Think contrast, not co-ordination.

Discover abstract, expressive and figurative pieces chosen for the character they bring

Not everything needs a nail. Leaning a piece on a console, mantel or shelf immediately makes a room feel more relaxed and collected. I particularly like doing this with drawings and smaller works as it stops them  feeling too formal. Layer it with books, vessels and lighting, but don't overcrowd it.

Smaller works are brilliant in the places people often forget: above a console, tucked onto shelving, at the end of a hallway or layered amongst objects. They add personality without asking to dominate the room. These are the pieces that make a house feel collected over time.