Journal

The Interior Palette

A new journal series exploring how a single artwork can guide the atmosphere of a room.

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The Highgate Contemporary Art Journal explores the ideas, interiors and artistic movements shaping contemporary collecting today. Through collection features, edits, artist insights and guidance on living with art, we look at how painting and original art becomes part of everyday spaces, from calm neutral interiors to expressive, colour-led rooms. Designed for both new and experienced collectors, the Journal offers inspiration and practical insight into choosing and living with contemporary art.

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  • A mood board titled "Olive, Stone & Charcoal" showcasing interior design inspiration. It includes a photograph of a living room with a gray wall, a white mantel, and artwork, along with paint color swatches labeled Copper Beach, Sono Salmon, and a pale neutral. Handwritten notes describe the ambiance and inspiration behind the design, emphasizing the use of stone, charcoal, and olive tones, with references to specific artwork and materials.

    The Interior Palette

    SERIES

    Interior Palette explores how a single artwork can shape the mood of a room. Each edit pairs paintings with considered colours, textures and materials, offering thoughtful inspiration for art-led interiors.

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  • A beige living room with built-in shelves, a framed abstract painting, a sofa with grey and beige pillows, two table lamps, and a wooden coffee table with candles and flowers.

    Art For...

    SERIES

    Practical, considered guides to choosing artwork for specific spaces in the home, from above the sofa to beside the bed. Each article explores scale, placement, mood and the kind of pieces that can bring a room together.

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  • A person sitting on rocks near the water, holding a notebook and pen, with a backpack next to them, wearing a gray beanie and black hoodie.

    Artists

    ARTIST STORIES

    Meet the artists represented by Highgate Contemporary Art. Explore studio stories, new collections, artist introductions and closer looks at the ideas, materials and processes behind their work.

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  • A dining room with a wooden table, white upholstered chairs, pink tulip arrangement, fruit bowl, and two glasses of rosé wine, with abstract art on the wall and built-in white cabinetry.

    The Edits

    RECURRING EDITS

    Curated selections of artwork for different rooms, moods and interiors. From calm bedroom pieces to larger statement works, each edit brings together paintings chosen for atmosphere, scale, palette and placement.

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  • A wall with a frame and an abstract painting, and a plant with small white flowers casting shadows on the wall.

    Interiors

    INTERIOR FEATURES

    Ideas and inspiration for living with art. Explore interiors-led articles on colour, placement, scale and styling, with thoughtful guidance on how artwork can shape the mood of a room.

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  • Abstract painting with brushstrokes in shades of green, blue, yellow, white, and hints of red and black.

    Collecting Art

    COLLECTING GUIDES

    Thoughtful advice for choosing, buying and living with original artwork. From starting a collection to understanding scale, framing and placement, these guides are designed to make collecting feel more personal and accessible.

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  • Living room with a neutral-colored sofa, pastel pillows, a wooden coffee table with a vase of white flowers, and a large abstract landscape painting on the wall.

    Collections

    CURATED COLLECTIONS

    A closer look at selected collections from Highgate Contemporary Art, bringing together works by theme, atmosphere, palette or season. Each collection offers a considered way to discover artwork for your home.

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  • Interior of a cozy, modern living room with beige walls, a bench with cushions, a wooden side table with a candle and bowl, abstract landscape painting on the wall, and a doorway leading to a dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and decorative plants.

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    JOURNAL ARCHIVE

    Explore every article from the Highgate Contemporary Art journal, from artist stories and interior inspiration to collecting guides, curated edits and new collections.

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Featured Articles
Interior Palette No.4: Amber, Ink & Sandstone
Interior Palette No.4: Amber, Ink & Sandstone

Interior Palette No.4 begins with Dusk Drift by Karina Nixon, a small but atmospheric painting filled with amber light, inky shadow and softened earth tones. Using a palette of Farrow & Ball colours including School House White, Skimming Stone, Dead Salmon, Hague Blue and Tanner’s Brown, this scheme explores how art can shape a room’s entire mood. Natural wood, warm stone, ivory linen and deeper cocoa textures create a calm, intimate interior where the painting becomes the quiet centre of the space.

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Focal Paintings for Living Rooms: How to Choose Art That Holds a Space
Focal Paintings for Living Rooms: How to Choose Art That Holds a Space

A focal painting can change the entire feeling of a living room, bringing scale, atmosphere and intention to the space. Whether placed above a sofa, mantelpiece or sideboard, the right artwork does more than fill a wall. It draws the room together, sets the tone and creates a natural point of focus. This article explores how to choose a focal piece with confidence, from scale and placement to colour, mood and the way a painting can shape the character of a living space.

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The Kitchen Edit
The Kitchen Edit

The kitchen is often the most lived in room of the home, full of rhythm, conversation and daily ritual. The Kitchen Edit features paintings that bring character, colour and lightness to the space, adding warmth without interrupting its simplicity.

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Artist Spotlight: Hannah Ivory Baker
Artist Spotlight: Hannah Ivory Baker

Atmospheric and instinctive, Hannah Ivory Baker explores landscape, sea and floral still life through movement, light and layered colour, creating paintings that hold both energy and stillness.

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