Choosing art for your space is about more than finding one perfect piece — it’s about creating relationships between artworks that make your home feel layered, thoughtful, and personal. Whether you’re starting a collection or refreshing a room, pairing art can spark conversations and transform the way a space feels.
Here are five ideas to inspire your next art pairing, featuring combinations from our latest lookbook:
1. Play With Contrast
One of the easiest ways to create visual excitement is by pairing pieces with opposing styles. Think gestural abstraction meets sharp realism, like the expressive brushwork in Rose Masterpol’s Liberty paired with the crisp illusion of Dylan Martinez’s handblown glass Water Balloon sculptures and Geoffrey Gersten’s To Be Free. Opposites attract — and make each piece shine even brighter.
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Rose Masterpol
Geoffrey Gersten
Dylan Martinez
2. Let Nature Be Your Guide
Art inspired by the natural world often creates an instant connection. Look for works that share earthy textures or organic themes, even if their mediums differ. For example, Shivani Dugar’s layered abstract landscape The Sky and Sea Song pairs beautifully with jd Hansen’s sculptural bronze figure Orchard and Christopher Peter’s serene silhouette Dream Pieces, creating a space that feels grounded and serene.
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Shivani Dugar
jd Hansen
Christopher Peter
3. Create Balance and Harmony
When pairing artworks, look for pieces that complement each other not just in color, but in composition and rhythm. A great example is Lucrecia Waggoner’s porcelain wall sculpture Southern Seas alongside Wendy Westlake’s abstract painting By One Route Or Another. Both works use jewel toned hues — but it’s the way each piece balances form, negative space, and flow that makes them feel perfectly in sync. This kind of pairing creates a sense of calm and cohesion, bringing both serenity and structure to your space.
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Lucrecia Waggoner
Wendy Westlake
4. Connect Through Feeling or Story
Sometimes the best pairings aren’t about matching style, but about capturing a shared mood or point of view. For example, Alexander Sheversky’s playful Macarons, Gavin Benjamin’s glamorous Night Fever portraits, and David Burdeny’s elegant architectural photography all reflect a sense of romance and nostalgia. Choose pieces that evoke the same emotion, and they’ll naturally complement one another.
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Alexander Sheversky
Gavin Benjamin
David Burdeny
5. Mix Your Mediums
Variety is the spice of great curation. Pair a photograph, a sculpture, and a painting to create depth and texture in your space. A great example is the combination of Randal Ford’s sleek animal portrait Mandarin Duck Profile, Didem Yagci’s sculpture Spring Twilight, and Raul de la Torre’s embroidered canvas Poemes CXXVIII. Together, they create a rich, layered conversation.
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Randal Ford
Raul de la Torre
Didem Yagci
Whether you’re drawn to balance, contrast, or playful storytelling, pairing artworks allows you to create a collection that feels dynamic and deeply personal. Need help getting started? Our art consultants are here to help you discover combinations that speak to your space and your style — contact us to schedule a consultation.
