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Start with what you love<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to collecting, Julie\u2019s golden rule is simple: buy what you love.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEach piece needs to be something that you will be happy to look at each day\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original art has a timeless quality that will outlast passing fads and gradually weave the story of your life into your interiors. Affordable Art Fair Sydney<\/a> is the perfect place to begin (or grow) that journey, with thousands of works from over 500 artists under one roof. At this year\u2019s Sydney edition, you\u2019ll find 65+ galleries showcasing an incredible variety of mediums, palettes, and styles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Be open to surprises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You might walk into the fair with a colour palette or wall in mind \u2013 but sometimes the piece that takes your breath away will break all your rules. Julie warns against buying art just to \u2018fill a space\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTaking the time to build a collection of works that resonate with you adds personality and joy to your home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Styling, placement, and framing can often transform a surprising choice into a perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Think beyond the living room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Art isn\u2019t just for the obvious walls. Kitchens, laundries, even pantries can be lifted with unexpected pops of creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julie, for instance, has an \u2018alla prima\u2019 landscape by James Lyle (Sarah Birtles Art + Advice<\/a>) perched against the backsplash of her laundry \u2013 giving a daily dose of colour in an everyday space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all art needs to be hung on the wall (especially if you are a renter) – lean smaller works on shelves or atop sideboards. Art doesn\u2019t always need a nail to make a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Match the mood to the room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Each room in your home serves a different purpose \u2013 art can enhance these moods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy daughter\u2019s bedroom is designed to spark imagination, while the dining room is all about entertainment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bold abstract can inject energy into a dining space, while softer palettes may bring calm to bedrooms. Julie added this statement Gelbell work from Gallery Alchemy as a statement piece at the end of her table. Its large scale seemed imposing on the fair walls, but perfect <\/em>to anchor her dining room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Framing can transform the impact of your art<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Frames do more than protect art; they shape how you experience it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sleek black frame can make a vintage print feel edgy, while a traditional timber can soften a contemporary piece. Mixing frame styles creates eclectic charm, while consistent framing lends cohesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Affordable Art Fair Sydney, many galleries offer advice on frames that suit both the work and your interiors \u2013 so don\u2019t be afraid to ask.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Refresh by rehanging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Living with the same arrangement for too long can make art fade into the background. Rehanging your collection is the quickest refresh. Move a painting from the study into the bedroom, swap a hallway piece into the kitchen, or lower a work to shelf height for a completely new perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visit to the fair can inspire new display ideas, with galleries showing inventive ways to hang, lean, or group works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA fresh hang allows your art to tell a new story in your home and keeps your interiors feeling alive and ever-evolving. I love playing around with how paintings may sit next to one another or shift the mood of a room.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collect slowly, collect meaningfully<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The best collections take time. Each artwork marks a moment \u2013 where you were, what inspired you, or who you shared it with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Affordable Art Fair Sydney, you\u2019ll find opportunities to start small or to invest in established names, knowing your collection will grow with you over years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe beauty of collecting is that there is no end point; your home becomes a living, breathing reflection of your journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ready to put all this advice into practice? Book tickets for Affordable Art Fair Sydney and join us this 6 – 9 November 2025. Big thanks to Julie Bloom from JMB STUDIO for all her expert insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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