One of my favorite reasons is that Global style design celebrates unique art and the artists that create it while telling your story.
Tell Your Story
Global style tells the story of your life and adventures with things you have collected in your travels and local adventures. Highlighting unique, colorful, and beautiful art and crafts is a wonderful way to create your perfect space.
Each piece tells part of your story while creating a rich tapestry of color, texture, art, and history. And you get the added benefit of supporting local and international artists and their communities.
Show the World What Moves You
Art is very personal. The art you select to show the world reflects who you are and what moves you.
If nature is what inspires you, select art that brings the outside in and represents nature in its theme or materials. Consider purchasing eco-friendly art that will be healthy in your home.
For example, in the Edesign I did for this Bohemian style living room I was inspired by nature and used art to inspire the design. I created my own fractal art called Bioluminescence which was inspired by the beauty of that in the ocean. The pillows have nature-inspired prints and colors. The decor on the table highlights plants and birds. Here are some of those products to get the look in your own home. These and others below contain affiliate links, meaning I receive a small commission for sharing if your purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Buy Handmade
Global style art is often handmade by local craftspeople in areas that you travel to. These items are beautiful and tell a great story not only about your travels but about the artists who created them.
Buy Eco-Friendly Art
Global style art is often eco-friendly and made from natural and sustainable materials. So buy art you love, it’s good for you!
Support Artists
The artists you select to support by purchasing their work make a statement about who you are as well. Do you support local artists rather than buying art from a big box store? Do you purchase from local artists while traveling to support those communities? Every community usually has some extremely talented artists inspired by the place they live.
Ready to Celebrate Art in Your Home?
My philosophy of great Interior Design, which I call Aligned Design, considers three key factors which are art (creativity), science (color), and energy (connection). The intersection of the three is where the magic happens.
Beautiful art is part of the art of great design.
Start with an Aligned Design consultation to create a plan to create your perfect space.
Examples may contain affiliate links, meaning I may get a small commission for sharing them with you if you buy something, at no additional cost to you.
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By Mary Ann Benoit
President- Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
Owner- Arctic Paradise Bed and Breakfast
Artist- Stained Glass, Jewelry and Alcohol Ink Art
Wildlife Biologist
Director- Kaleido World Percussion and Dance Company
Director- Tavus Dance Company of Alaska
Lover of music, art, dance and animals.
I love all the reasons you’ve given for supporting art and artists, Mary Ann – something I’ve done all of my life.
So beautiful! Love the Bohemian style living room that you did!!
You know I love your fractal art and that Bioluminescence series is my favorite yet! Those are my colors 🙂
I love the idea of your home telling the story of your travels.
A great way to keep enjoying those memories!
Over the years, the Mister and I have made the decision to purchase art from where we have travelled. Since we are not travelling any time soon, I find myself loving our art even more.
That is a great example of why getting art that is meaningful to us and tells our stories is so important to your design.
I love all the reasons you’ve given for supporting art and artists, Mary Ann – something I’ve done all of my life.
So beautiful! Love the Bohemian style living room that you did!!
You know I love your fractal art and that Bioluminescence series is my favorite yet! Those are my colors 🙂
I love the idea of your home telling the story of your travels.
A great way to keep enjoying those memories!
Over the years, the Mister and I have made the decision to purchase art from where we have travelled. Since we are not travelling any time soon, I find myself loving our art even more.
That is a great example of why getting art that is meaningful to us and tells our stories is so important to your design.