Moved house - need wall art

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I have just moved to a much bigger house and I have nowhere near enough art for the walls.

I don’t know where to start, any website suggestions please??

Probably need five pieces - don’t want to spend more than £100 each (can upgrade over the years), nothing too trendy, house is quite traditional and nothing with slogans.

Thank you

Frankly you aren’t going to get any decent paintings, so prints are what you need. I’d also look in to getting some framed posters. There are some great ones out there. I love Matisse cut outs, though I’ve also decorated a house with Georgia O’Keefe flowers printed on boards. Vintage travel posters are also good.

This is where I got some decent prints to stage my house when selling recently. Although reasonably priced, if you pick the right pictures and frames, they look more expensive than they actually are desenio.co.uk

I'd suggest you have a look at Facebook marketplace. There are always some bargains to be had there.

for real art, I look at artfinder.com

there are lots of posters on redbubble.com

I would trawl the charity shops and then get some prints too.....there are some great online shops where you can get a large print framed for £100.

Thank you! Over the years I want to have nice art in the house, but with a double story extension about to start and new bathroom and en-suite I just can’t justify big expenditure on accessories at the moment.

But the house feels soulless

Check out your local auction house. Many will have general sales as well as 'fine art' so you can pick an eclectic collection for a lot less than buying through galleries or even online.

Fy. They have prints. 👍🏻

Juniqe, ebay, etsy and folksy are all good. If you have any art fairs on locally you can often get ready framed within your budget.

I agree with Facebook marketplace. I used to go on every day and search for canvases, mirrors and rugs. I got a huge canvas for £20 for above the fireplace and a brand new Laura Ashley rug for my bedroom that was very cheap. It took a couple of months of daily checking as I had quite specific colour ideas. I also bought some framed prints from a charity shop with an eBay store.

What sorry of things do you like? Prints of famous artists framed (might be a little bit boomer but) is a good way to add interest cheaply? Our pick a theme per room e.g. botanical photos, travel prints or maps, contemporary art. Then go on one of the above websites and choose pieces that you like.
Our go to a local art fair and support some local artists, usually you can buy reasonably priced pieces from end of course shows at art schools and local shows, usually already framed. I've had his from our county art show that I've enjoyed.

So many typos, sorry.
Sort of things, or pick a theme, or go to a local art fair, and I've had bits from.

It all depends on what sort of art you want.

I'm an artist, I'm currently trying to work out what I've done wrong in the process of sending a scan of a canvas to the printer...

Some of my artist friends charge quite a bit for prints, others don't. I'm new to actually selling mine to won't be chasing a great deal per poster.

We tend to advertise on our social media, insta is good for this.

If you can describe what you like and what you don't like, maybe we can help you find some suitable artists.

My lot are mostly streetart related, but that doesn't mean what you think. I'm blown away by what many of my friends can do.

I can recommend Big Box Art on Amazon. I have bought quite a few canvas prints from them of classical artists such as Vermeer and have been really pleased with them. They also do more contemporary prints as well. Extremely good value for money too.

www.amazon.co.uk/s?me=A1ODCOLZUDQ73H&i=merchant-items&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Your home will look so much better having something on the walls.

I like Agnes Cecile, but I don’t think it would work in my more traditional houses.

It’s a bit more Laura Ashley now, used to be white minimalist. I am trying to adjust

The Cavallini wrapping papers might be good for you to frame. Or, you could find large pieces of fabric and frame them

I buy ugly prints with nice frames in the reduced section of homesense/ tkmaxx, then replace the ugly prints with prints I like... the most affordable way I've found of having decent quality framed prints.

Long term, I definitely second the recommendation to become a regular at your local art fairs. For a quicker fix though, how about visiting the gift shop of your favourite museum?

the Range does quite big frames & separate insets - plain black & wood effects & some fancier
Look as pp states at small local art fairs in rural towns & large villages
Doesn't etsy do some pictures/paintings/prints?