What goes into making a home?
It’s not just about the fixtures or fittings - that’s what goes into building a house. Your home, your sanctuary from the world, should be a place where you feel safe, comfortable - and inspiring.
If you’re not particularly interiorsy, it can be hard to strike a balance between functional bits and finishing touches, but home accessories are an easy way to make your haven feel personal.
While things like textiles and framed prints on the wall undoubtedly help, if you’re looking to make your pad feel more high-end, a curation of small, interesting sculptures can have a huge impact.
Curios to punctuate bookshelves, interesting arts d’objets on the hallway console, masterpieces to gaze at while in the WC (in fact, the more unexpected the setting, the better). Your home has plenty of surfaces that could do with a gallery-style makeover - the question is, where to procure such pieces when you don’t have The British Museum’s budget or connections to call upon?
The good news is that there are plenty of decorative sculptures at prices that won’t make the blood rush to your head, if you know where to look, that is.
High street stores and mid-range designers have excellent options in their collections that look like they’d go for thousands at auction, but crucially, won’t make too big a dent in your finances.
If you’re looking to up the ante and make your home appear more expensive without blowing a packet, I’ve rounded up some of the finest, most interesting sculptures to introduce to your interiors. You will find ideas to suit a swathe of budgets, and I’ve suggested styling ideas to help if you’re struggling with how to place them.
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OKA Marble Pear - Distressed Green
Crafted from a piece of genuine marble, no two pairs are the same, thanks to the veining detail within the stone. Finished with a stainless steel stem, the fruit-themed sculpture is perfect for adding interest to autumnal tablescapes and WFH desks. Just don’t try to take a bite out of it.
Buy now £30.00, OKA
Seletti Antonio Aricò Magna Graecia terracotta sculpture 45cm
From the esteemed Italian design house of Seletti comes a characteristically playful bust sculpture, crafted from terracotta and painted an electric blue. Just the thing to spark conversation when visitors pop round.
Buy now £120.00, Selfridges
Rockett St George Glass Conch Shell Paperweight Ornament
If you’re a fan of midcentury style, the yellows and browns in this ornament will match your retro vibe perfectly. The conch design is made from smooth glass, and while it might be marketed as a paperweight, I think it would add interest to any shelf or windowsill that could do with a little dressing up.
Buy now £55.00, Rockett St George
Metro Lane Bralei Sculpture
Most major destinations around the world have an obelisk of some description, so why not have one for your home too? Chiselled from black marble with high contrast white and tan veining, it'd make a great marker for hallway tables and kitchen islands.
Buy now £73.99, Wayfair
ArtChi Choose Love David Sculpture
Blending antique shop with contemporary style, Michelangelo's iconic statue of David gets a rainbow remix, perfect for bright homes. To display with Pride.
Was: £305
Buy now £155.00, Farfetch
Dunelm Chunky Knot Mango Wood Ornament
Proving not all curious need come with a hefty price tag, this simple knot design from Dunelm comes in at a very wallet-friendly price. Use it as a dining table centrepiece or finish a stack of coffee table books with this on top.
Buy now £14.00, Dunelm
Bitossi Rimini by YOU Sun Figure
Forever praying for soleil? This ceramic figure will help you salute the sun all year round. It's part of a collaboration with Liberty and comes with hand-indented details and a rich purple glaze.
Buy now £180.00, Liberty
