How Architects Specify Art For New Builds

Few decisions shape a room as much as the art on its walls. For interior designers asking about how architects specify art for new builds, here is a clear, practical view from the studio.

Getting the scale right

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.
• Frame floating or leave deep-edge canvases unframed for a clean, contemporary finish.
• Natural light changes a painting through the day — view it morning and evening before deciding.
• Buy the work that holds your attention across the room, not just up close.

Working with an artist directly

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 abstract seascapes from a studio in Lane Cove, Sydney, working directly with interior designers 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 Abstract Seascapes collection or start a commission to take the next step.