64 DO IT YOURSELF Winter 2020
MODERN ARTBlack-
and-white artwork, a
pair of plants, and a
guitar—a Christmas gift
for Greyson—cluster
on the wall nearest his
bed for an inspiring but
not-too-busy display,
left. To give each child
some personalization
in the room they
share, his bedding
includes more blues
and olive greens, while
Emerson’s blushes
with some pink.3-D WALL
GALLERIES
Bri Moysa has a knack
for creating cool, three-
dimensional displays
on the walls throughout
the condo, nudging
unusual items into art
territory. Here’s how she
creates an unforgettable
arrangement.MAKE IT PERSONAL.
There’s nothing wrong
with store-bought art,
but you can elevate
a gallery with one or
two personality-filled
pieces. In the Moysa
home, Chopper the dog
pops up in pictures, for
example, and people love
the enlarged photo of a
young Geoff surfing.MAKE IT YOURSELF.
Creating your own art,
whether it’s with paint,
photography, calligraphy,or whatever, is a surefire
way to put your stamp on
each room. It’s also a savvy
system for filling a gap with
whatever an arrangement
might be missing.INCLUDE PLANTS. Bri
confesses that she has
a hard time keeping
plants alive, “but they’re
so important to have
in interiors,” she says.
“They add so much life
to a space.” They also
bring dimension to an
otherwise flat installation.A staghorn fern and
hanging planter feel like
sculpture when mounted
among framed photos.LEAVE EMPTY SPACE. In
a small house, too much
stuff—even beautiful
stuff—can overwhelm
the decor, so Bri wisely
leaves several walls empty
“to give the eye a place
to rest,” she says. White
space, as it’s called, can
be just as powerful as
a striking display if it’s
implemented intentionally.