If you’re looking for decor to spice up your home, then why not consider the work of some Brighton-based artists to help you achieve a unique look.
From ceramics to prints, the streets of Brighton are home to a whole host of independent art shops and galleries which can help add some character to your home.
We all love Ikea, but sometimes we need the personal touch of handmade items to add to the charisma of a room.
Here are a few Brighton-based artists and stores which could help you out…
Ryan Gillett
Ryan Gillett is an illustrator with a very distinct style. His work is brightly coloured and often involves characters we can naturally warm to. The pieces he creates somehow never fail to make you grin when you look at them. If you would like to add some cheer to your home, then Ryan Gillett’s prints definitely deserve pride of place.
Ruth Mullan
Ruth Mullan specializes in making gorgeous stain glass pieces. Her work is lively and vibrant and can fill your whole room with colour when the sun catches the glass. It’s a brilliant spectacle, a shining display of coloured light.
You can also purchase smaller items, like a sun-catcher to dangle in your window, glimmering in the sun. Or you could commission her to make you your very own stain glass window to dazzle everyone who visits you.
Appendage Shop and Gallery
Appendage has a selection of charming ceramics and other handmade artworks. If you are an animal lover, then you will absolutely love this shop. The shop is a treasure trove of quirky teapots, plates and cookie jars. Often the ceramics take the shape of animals or are intricately decorated with flora and fauna. One things for sure, as soon as you step foot in the Appendage, you will be surrounded by an aura of nature and wildlife.
Family Store
Another great place to buy some art goodies is the Family Store. You can find prints from several different artists, which are certain to look great on your wall! The team at the Family Store source really interesting work, with a range of styles – to lighthearted and humorous to eerily dark. The prints will certainly draw you in and you are bound to find something to fall in love with.
