Two thirds of Brits have no idea which colours go well together

A new nationwide study on the interior style and art knowledge of UK homeowners has revealed that 15% are more likely to purchase a property if it has nice artwork and that the interior style of a home is very important to them.

The research by leading designer radiator specialists BestHeating comes in light of their rebrand and messaging that even radiators can be a piece of art in your home. 

Overall, results from the poll of 2,004 homeowners showed that the country has a love for artwork and interiors but isn’t that clued up on how to implement this in their own home. Of those polled, 23% said they love staying up to date with interior trends and 40% match their furniture to their colour scheme.

When asked about the first thing you notice when walking into a home, cleanliness came out top (26%), followed by décor (23%), furniture layout (15%), artwork (8%) and radiators (8%).

On confidence in hosting, over half (57%) are house proud and 88% love having friends and family round to show off their home and their interior style.

Despite this, only one in 10 (11%) are actually confident in naming interior trends, and over two thirds (70%) are unsure which colours go with which. Furthermore, a quarter of homeowners wish they had better taste in art.

To give homeowners a helping hand, Jess Steele at BestHeating spoke with Giulia Lecchini, deputy director of Opera Gallery London, to give some advice on interior and artwork styles that are easy to add in your home.

To get started, Giulia explains “I first recommend to listen to your own taste and interests, set a budget and find a good advisory to help you navigate this world. To build a domestic collection is a never-ending process of discovering what you like and you feel good with, you will get to know your preferences and exactly what you want to achieve only with a bit of time. But first, trust your feelings.”

Jess adds “If you’re worried about overcrowding a room, focus on something simple like painting the door frame in a sky blue, or matching your radiators to the colours of your wall. These easy touches will add great style to a room without too much trouble.”

Giulia advises “Art can be extremely helpful in making a space special and very personal. It can be related to certain memories, special moments, inspiring and positively affecting our own mood, bringing joy to your own lives.”

Jess at BestHeating commented: “It’s great to see that Brits are getting more confident with their interior style choices and that radiators are becoming more of a statement piece. Art doesn’t have to be something unattainable – it can be as simple as framing your favourite birthday card, or matching your bold feature wall with your heating system.”