ARTIST PROFILES, TRICKS OF THE TRADE, How-ToMichelle AdamsOctober 26, 2021Comment

Advice From A Designer | Anthony Gianacakos

ARTIST PROFILES, TRICKS OF THE TRADE, How-ToMichelle AdamsOctober 26, 2021Comment

Photo by Marta Xochilt Perez, styling by Benjamin Reynaert, interior design by Anthony George Home.

In his latest project, a one bedroom apartment in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood, designer and artist Anthony Gianacakos breaks the mold with bold pattern, bright colors, and his refreshingly simple method for hanging art. “I don't have a plan,” says Gianacakos. “I have a hammer and picture hooks and I just go for it.” The designer firmly believes that hanging art should be an organic process. “Let it unfold as you hang each piece, instead of having a structured and mapped out plan." To take off the pressure, the designer also recommends keeping some spackle and a little paint on hand for light touchups, or some 3M hooks to avoid making holes in the first place. Read on for more tricks of the trade.

Dream In Color

“White walls seem to be the norm these days, but I find it so much more interesting to start with a rich hue as the foundation and layer art on top. Here I used Antique Coral and Coral Spice by Benjamin Moore.”

Make it 3D

“I love mixing sculpture with art to create depth and interesting texture. These woven busts by Madrid artist Javier Medina are my go-to’s.”

— Anthony Gianacakos

Let Nature Inspire You

“I love animals...probably more than people, LOL, so I always include them in my projects through art, sculpture and pattern. I’m currently eyeing this piece by Lana Effron.”

Consider The Balance

“In spaces meant to be relaxing, like bedrooms, I usually opt for symmetry. You can of course loosen up the symmetry a bit like I did here to keep rooms from feeling too predictable.”