A blank canvas

GALLERIST Lim Ju Lynn prides herself on being different from her counterparts. "I have the ability to see a piece of art and know if it would fit into a home," she says. By that she means she knows which pieces are more appropriate for museums and galleries, and which would fit in a residence.

Her home, a three-bedroom, 1,200 sq ft apartment in the Bukit Timah area, is a testament to that. A variety of artwork hangs on the walls, from photos, prints, paintings to an installation of a pair of slippers. Yet the space still feels homey rather than gallery-like.

"We have an idea of where each artwork will go, but we do try different placements around the home. Sometimes, we rotate the smaller pieces of artwork as wel…