Art for Everyone: How to Collect Art & Personalize Your Space on Any Budget

by Liz Lidgett

A practical, step-by-step guide to collecting and curating your own art collection that will transform your space on any budget.

Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, everyone wants their living space to feel like home, but decorating can feel overwhelming and expensive. Now, gallery owner and art industry expert Liz Lidgett offers a clear-eyed and inspiring handbook designed to make the art world accessible for both beginners and seasoned collectors.

Art for Everyone simplifies the often-elitist terms, and easily explains the language related to quality, pricing, commissioning, and other key aspects of the art buying process. From affordable framing options to negotiating prices, and more, it also offers advice for every budget. With room-by-room guidance, Art for Everyone transforms the intimidating world of art into an exciting, achievable journey.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art

256 pages, Hardcover

Published April 21, 2026

Reviews

[Nick Renkoski]

Art is for Everyone is essential for anyone who wants to live among beauty. It is full of practical, easy-to-understand advice for buying, placing and installing art that makes the reader feel smarter, more confident and excited to upgrade their space. With countless gorgeous photos and tips, Art is for Everyone is endlessly inspiring and is a work of art itself.

[Kris]

A feast for the eyes! Practical tips to add more art to your space without breaking the bank.

[Cindy]

This book talks about everything! It shares thoughts on purchasing art at auctions, thrift stores, galleries, and art fairs. There is so much I want to know about art and decorating and this one came just in time. I just bought a new house and truly don’t know how I want to decorate it.

There are tips like how to create a wall mural and how to decorate a stairwell. The photos throughout the book are very helpful too. I can’t imagine an art book without photos and this one delivers on almost every page. It spells things out simply for the layperson. Perfect! This went straight onto my bookshelf now that I have read it. It looks artsy! 🎨

🔑 Art / Books / Informational / Decorate / Home Decor

[Raven Williams]

Art for Everyone by Liz Lidgett is a beautifully designed book that makes art feel approachable and exciting. It’s full of thoughtful insights and accessible information, especially for readers who are new to the art world. Lidgett does a wonderful job of breaking things down in a way that feels welcoming rather than intimidating. A great introduction for anyone looking to learn more about art and how to appreciate it.

[Suzie]

This was a lovely book. I really enjoyed the pictures except everything came through on my phone in black and white - maybe this was intentional? Idk but color would have enhanced the experience. Comprehensive coverage with interviews (including my long time follow Young House Love), exploring every medium, even covering art acquisition.

[Shelli Tessier]

This is a good general guide to finding, buying, and decorating with art. There are great tips about where to find art and how to figure out your style. I liked the tips about hanging art and colors. Its practical and also fun. There are many creative ideas to get ideas for decorating with art. I received this ARC in return for my unbiased review. All opinions are my own.

[Kirby]

This isn't your average coffee table book where the cover is the best part. I read this in one sitting. It's packed with great tips and insights about the art world, and debunks a lot of what can make collecting feel so intimidating. I've followed her gallery on IG for a while and adore her taste, so I'm not surprised that this book was a beautifully curated home run.

[Erica]

This book is great for anyone really interested in starting to collect art. It does a great job of demystifying so many different elements of the art buying process: purchasing, commissioning, insuring, maintaining. It talks about different styles, media, and price points. It’s a super practical guide. The photography is lovely too, but that’s secondary. The main value is the content

[Emily Iazzetti]

This is a truly beautiful book. It has so many good tips, whether you are just getting interested in art or wanting to deepen your knowledge.

[Christine Lauridsen Sand]

Useful! Changed my approach to thinking about art.

[Relyn]

What an excellent primer on art collecting and using art in your own home. This was excellent information. Plus, I discovered some new artists.

[Jenny]

I’ve never seen another book like this. It’s so informative — and beautiful. It would make a great house warming or graduation gift for someone that was in a life transition.