{"id":7057279,"date":"2026-09-05T06:16:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T06:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/10-rooms-where-art-was-the-hero\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T06:16:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T06:16:31","slug":"10-rooms-where-art-was-the-hero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7057279","title":{"rendered":"10+ Rooms Where Art was the Hero"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Art does more than decorate a room \u2014 it sets the mood, tells a story and sparks instant conversation. <\/p>\n

From bold statement pieces to quieter works that draw the eye in, these designers know how to make art the hero of the room. <\/p>\n

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Art by Alex Katz, Rukaj Gallery<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Sharon Mimran\u2019<\/a>s biggest collection is her art \u2014 myriad paintings and photos, mostly of famous figures, that you\u2019re met with the moment you walk into her glamorous condo. She says the seven-foot tall Black Dress lithographs by Alex Katz are some of her most important pieces.<\/p>\n

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Art above bed by Alex Katz, Rukaj Gallery<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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Photographic art by Jerry Schatzberg, Rukaj Gallery<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A portrait of Bob Dylan hangs prominently in the dining area of her condo.<\/p>\n

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Photographic art by Russell Young, Rukaj Gallery<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A larger-than-life, sparkly pink grenade print hangs in the principal bedroom between the couple\u2019s closets. It was a birthday gift from Sharon\u2019s husband David.<\/p>\n

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Art by Hiroshi Senju, Sundaram Tagore Gallery<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The art in George Yabu And Glenn Pushelberg\u2019s modern beach house, including the large painting in the living area, has subtle coastal style.<\/p>\n

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Painting by Leighton Bannock<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Contemporary figurative art adds a compelling focal point in designer Alana Firestone\u2019s den.<\/p>\n

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Art by Artistic Side of Life, Etsy<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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An original piece called\u00a0Slowing Down<\/em>\u00a0by Karen Bramhill<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A tired passageway is updated with bright original art by Ottawa artist Karen Bramhill.<\/p>\n

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Chromogenic print by Massimo Vitali, Benrubi Gallery<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Colette van den Thillart, pictured here with Lynda Reeves in the garden room of our December 2023 cover house, when she was named House & Home\u2019s Designer of the Year.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kai in the backyard<\/em>, Rydel Cerezo<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Modern art is an effective contrast to a vintage Louis XIV marble mantel in this living room.<\/p>\n

Cool art adds a playful element to this principal bathroom.<\/p>\n

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Art by Erin Armstrong, Bau-Xi Gallery<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Vibrant art adds a dose of colour to this Toronto home\u2019s dining room.<\/p>\n

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Supernatural 9,<\/em> Anna Church<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Toronto Artist Anna Church in her own living room, pictured with an original work. Anna\u2019s art is a mixture of sculpture and photography that she dubs \u201csculptography.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n