Naylor relates that oftentimes the couples he works with have different tastes when it comes to artwork. The wife might prefer romantic era paintings, while the husband is seeking something more abstract, and Naylor has to elegantly navigate these differences throughout his design process. Or, he describes how either the wife or husband might bow out of the art selecting process, leaving it to their spouse to make those subjective decisions regarding what’s “good.”
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Alternately, Naylor might have a particular type of artwork in mind that he’d like to build a room around, and will bring his clients to galleries with a vision in mind. However, Naylor has a background in art, and thus enjoys taking clients around to help them discover their own sensibilities. “Art is difficult for some people,” Naylor muses. Indeed, the process of selecting artwork can be akin to selecting a wedding dress; it has to be a bull’s eye. However, Naylor has a BFA from the Philadelphia College of Art, and enjoys taking clients around to help them discover their own sensibilities. And should a client prefer something beyond a canvas, like sculptural or three dimensional arts, Naylor has experience there to. “I’ve done it all,” he says. He also emphasizes the benefits of reframing an old work for fresh impact. The process of redesigning a room is, on some level, indistinguishable from art. It provides accent and focus, and also celebrates a person’s individual aesthetic and sense of taste. With Naylor’s help, your favorite artwork can be a hallmark in your beautiful home.
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hen it comes to integrating art in interior design, there’s nothing like a hanging canvas to give a room that ineffable sense of finish. Art is the icing on the cake, the exclamation point at the end of the sentence, the necklace that pulls an outfit together. David Naylor has been working as a designer since 1997, and has consequently seen just about every situation possible of integrating artwork into a design process. He’s integrated someone’s existing art, as well as helped clients pick out pieces that naturally compliment their space. A painter and visual artist by training, Naylor’s eye for the thread that sews together a room is both intuitive and systematic. This is why the Philadelphia native is so good at what he does. “Art is so personal,” Naylor reflects. “Art should always be proud of the room. If a client wants to shop for new pieces as part of the design process, that’s a little easier, but whatever the situation, it always goes well. I have a make-it-work mentality.” Naylor says most clients know what is important to them and what they want to feature in a room. Because a person’s aesthetic is so personal, he never tries to push art like he might furniture, rugs or tile. Santa Fe is an ideal town for art shopping, as it’s home to world-class galleries around every corner, so there’s many options when it comes to seeking out that perfect piece for your mantel or foyer.
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