The Source Interior Design & Art Advisory Art with Authority: Integrating Fine Art into Your Design Process Posted on May 4, 2026November 3, 2026 by Mackenzie Smith The Interior Collective · Podcast Feature · May 2026 Sarah Hurt, founder of Seattle Art Source, joins The Interior Collective to share a decade of insight on making original art buying approachable for designers and their clients. The Interior Collective is a podcast for interior designers. It covers the business of design — pricing, operations, branding, marketing, and the real strategies behind running a successful studio. Anastasia Casey hosts the show. She also founded IDCO Studio and co-founded Design Camp. This conversation speaks to every designer who has paused at the art portion of a project, handed that decision back to the client, or quietly wondered if they were supposed to know more than they did. In this episode, Sarah and Anastasia cover why art feels intimidating and how to reframe it. They discuss when to introduce art into a project and how doing it early can shape the entire design direction. They also tackle how to talk about art budgets with clients, the three reasons people buy art, and what working with an art advisor actually looks like. The conversation also touches on how to avoid common client mistakes, pricing models and designer discounts, sourcing vintage and local art independently, original art versus reproductions, and framing, installation, and long-term investment protection. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Website: theinteriorcollective.comInstagram: @theinteriorcollective Share to More from The Source Fall Art Pairings: Six Fall Palettes to Try Rust, ochre, moss, and plum are fall colors that work in any season. Here are six palettes built from our roster, and three rules for pairing art in your own home. Read More Ask Sarah: Your Questions, Answered on Camera Send in your questions about art, collecting, and running a small creative business, and watch Sarah answer them on camera each week. Read More Art Sourcing for Designers: Why Outsourcing Saves Time and Makes Clients Happier Searching, comparing, and waiting on client feedback add up fast. Here’s how handing off art sourcing gives you time back and gives your clients a better experience. Read More Services Artists Gallery The Source Events About Contact
Fall Art Pairings: Six Fall Palettes to Try Rust, ochre, moss, and plum are fall colors that work in any season. Here are six palettes built from our roster, and three rules for pairing art in your own home. Read More
Ask Sarah: Your Questions, Answered on Camera Send in your questions about art, collecting, and running a small creative business, and watch Sarah answer them on camera each week. Read More
Art Sourcing for Designers: Why Outsourcing Saves Time and Makes Clients Happier Searching, comparing, and waiting on client feedback add up fast. Here’s how handing off art sourcing gives you time back and gives your clients a better experience. Read More