Write an art brief before searching Record project type, room or zone, wall dimensions, preferred visual direction, colour relationships, budget range and required installation date. For hospitality or multi-unit projects, identify whether you need statement works, repeated formats, coordinated series or location-specific commissions. Separate must-haves from preferences Must-haves may include maximum dimensions, fire or safety considerations, delivery deadlines, mounting constraints or an exact budget. Preferences may include palette, subject, medium and mood. This distinction prevents visually attractive but unusable recommendations. Source by wall and zone, not only by style A reception wall, corridor, guest room and executive office have different viewing distances and functional needs. Map artworks to specific locations so size and visual intensity are considered alongside aesthetics. Check production, framing and installation early Original works may need framing, stretching, glazing, crating or specialised hanging hardware. For commissioned work, build in time for concept approval, production, drying or finishing, framing and transport. Confirm who is responsible for final installation before purchase. Maintain an artwork schedule For each selected work, record artwork ID, artist, title, image, dimensions, framed dimensions, medium, price, currency, room/zone, status and installation notes. A clear schedule helps procurement, design and site teams work from the same information. Use original art strategically Original art can give a project a sense of place and individuality that generic decorative imagery cannot. Consider local or regionally relevant artists for projects where cultural context matters, but avoid reducing traditional art to superficial décor. Provide accurate artist and cultural attribution. Explore art with the information in context Use the Auria gallery to compare artist, medium, dimensions, price and availability on the individual artwork page. Browse Artworks Art for Professionals Common questions Can interior designers source multiple works through one platform?Yes, provided the platform can support filtering, shortlisting, project communication and transaction or logistics coordination across multiple artworks. When should commissioned art be considered?Commissioning is useful when a project needs a specific size, palette, subject or site response that is difficult to find in available inventory. What information should a designer request from an artist?At minimum: title, medium, dimensions, price, availability, framing status, lead time and high-quality images. For commissions, also confirm revision and approval stages. How early should artwork sourcing begin?For projects requiring many works, commissions or special framing, begin well before final installation. Art should not be left as a last-minute decorative purchase.