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Decoration

Can commissioning a room portrait endear us to our houses?

The appeal, history, and process of having a room eternalised in paint
Houses

Allen Kirsch’s Haussmannian apartment in Paris sets the stage for his awe-inspiring art

This light-filled pied-a-terre with large walls and historic details is the perfect fit for the interior designer who creates large-format contemporary works as an artist
Decoration

A look inside the colourful world of artist Bridget Riley, as two exhibitions of her latest work open

With showcases opening at Turner Contemporary and the Musée d'Orsay, we take a look at the inspiration between the celebrated artist's work
Decoration

Harry Eagle's dos and don'ts of framing

Harry Eagle of Made by Harry Eagle is an expert when it comes to displaying artwork. He offers his top tips for framing to make sure your art always looks its best
Decoration

Mary Graham on the unpretentious pleasures of decorative art

The interior designer, who works as one half of design studio Salvesen Graham, on how decorative art can bring meaning to any interior
The history of interior design

Inside the extraordinary world of Lee Miller as a new exhibition of her work opens

As a new exhibition opens at Tate Britain, we look again at Lee Miller’s East Sussex home
Decoration

James Mackie answers your questions on decorating with art

Sotheby's specialist-turned-interior designer James Mackie sheds light on buying, framing and hanging art for a pleasing display at home
Decoration

Inside Cecil Beaton’s fashionable world, as a new exhibition opens at the National Portrait Gallery

As a new exhibition opens at the National Portrait Gallery, we look at his marvellous interiors, and the aesthetic tips we can take from them
Decoration

Want to live like Marie Antoinette? This new exhibition at the V&A shows you how

As the V&A opens its landmark exhibition on the French Queen's style, we take a look at how we can emulate it at home
Decoration

Why we love the art of house portraiture (and how it survives in an age of photography)

Having a portrait of your house is a charming way to remember the places that have meant the most to you
Decoration

How to hang art when you have low or sloping ceilings

Perplexed by the proportions of your old cottage or newly converted attic? With these expert tips, you will be nailing your picture display in no time