ICYMI: Art in Interiors: Why Integrate Local Culture Into Commercial Spaces?
Learn from real-world examples how art can connect people and place, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful integration of local art to deepen community ties and support sustainability goals.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read, we explore how thoughtfully curated artwork can do far more than simply “decorate” a space. It can help anchor brand identity, support wayfinding, and even deepen a sense of place and belonging for occupants. Adapted from the article, "Art in Interiors: Why Integrate Local Culture Into Commercial Spaces?" written by Rose Morrison and published on the interiors+sources website on June 18, 2025, this episode highlights strategies designers can use now, including:
How to engage local communities and makers
Integrating art with architecture rather than adding it last
Source regionally to support sustainability goals
Consider sensory-friendly choices that make spaces more inclusive
Along the way, we visit examples from retail, hospitality, healthcare, government, and education—from joyful neighborhood murals to mission-driven installations—that show art’s power to connect people, culture, and purpose inside the built environment.
Rose Morrison has more than five years’ experience writing about key topics in real estate, building, and construction, including sustainability, technology innovation, and trends that translate to home and commercial markets. She currently serves as managing editor of Renovated.
