Buying Art As An Interior Designer: A Workflow

Few decisions shape a room as much as the art on its walls. For architects asking about buying art as an interior designer a workflow, here is a clear, practical view from the studio.

Where most people go wrong

For trade clients, the workflow matters as much as the work. Reliable lead times, high-resolution imagery and in-situ mockups for client presentations, and clear trade pricing turn a single placement into a repeatable part of your sourcing process.

Key takeaways

• Order large works well ahead; crating and freight add time to the delivery window.
• Commissioning lets you fix the exact size, palette and orientation your space needs.
• Measure the wall, then choose a work that fills roughly two-thirds to three-quarters of its width.
• Trust palette and mood over literal subject matter when the style is abstract.

How the studio approaches it

The underlying principle is restraint and intention: choose fewer, better works, give them room to breathe, and let palette and light do the work. A considered original will outlast trends and reward years of looking.

Working with Ritushka

Ritushka creates large scale paintings from a studio in Lane Cove, Sydney, working directly with architects across Australia and worldwide. Every original is signed, ships fully insured with a certificate of authenticity, and commissions are welcomed for bespoke size, palette and scale. Explore the related Large Scale Paintings collection or start a commission to take the next step.