Gallerist Amélie du Chalard shows off a look at her house in Paris, which is packed with art and design cues. Many of these elements are from Fritz Hansen, with a collection that turns a home into a gallery as well. The space was previously a private library before it became her studio, and then into her home.
Du Chalard speaks about her home -- she states, “My home is a reflection of myself and the way I want to live, so it is filled with art and furniture that are meaningful to me. Since I was 15, the only gifts I’ve received for my birthday have been artworks. Paintings, sculpture, photographs, textile; I connect with many mediums. I feel similarly about furniture. All the furniture I have tells a story, and I am very focused on a diverse array of textures, from wood to cotton to wool to metal.”
Image Credit: Amélie du Chalard
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Art-filled Homes
- As people continue to value their home as a haven, there is an opportunity to create art-filled homes that serve as a sanctuary, expression of personality, and a way to exhibit an art collection.
- Furniture as Art
- Furniture is increasingly being seen as an art form with pieces that are meaningful, tell a story, and are made using diverse textures and mediums.
- Home as Gallery
- The boundaries between home and gallery are blurring as people incorporate art collections into their homes and seek furniture that turns a home into a gallery.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Interior Design
- Interior designers have an opportunity to create unique, personalized spaces that incorporate art and furniture as a form of expression and storytelling.
- Art Collecting
- As people increasingly value their home as a sanctuary and a way to exhibit their art collection, there is a growing market for art collectors to showcase unique pieces in home settings.
- Furniture Design
- Furniture designers have an opportunity to create pieces that are more than just functional, but also tell a story and serve as a bold expression of personality in an art-filled home.
