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Help me with my wall art!!!!!

12 years ago

I recently painted my TINY bathroom a beautiful color. It's Tropical Spray by Valspar. Kind of a Robin's egg blue. I don't have much wall space in the bathroom, but I am trying to decide what I want to put on the wall. Originally I was going to find some daisy prints and put them up but I am confused. I'm not sure what color the frames should be (I think white) and what color the print should be. I just want something really peaceful and serene. My daughter says the bathroom has a "beachy" feeling, altho that wasn't what I was going for, so I want to stay away from sea shell pics, etc. Any ideas for me?

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happyanca
12 years ago
For the frame, I am partial to white, espcailly if your mouldings, trims, etc are white.

As far as a print goes, yellow (any share really as long as it does not have too much red in it) is a great complement to blue and will take away from the beachy theme.

Gold would also be a great option too since it could be conservative or modern, depending on the art. It is also rather gender neutral.

If you're more into the feminine look you could do a bold pink. But I would go for a bold rather than pastel-y pink since it reads as less "girlie."

Here are some cool, modern posters I love: http://www.allposters.com/-st/Andy-Warhol-Posters_c29184_.htm

These maps are pretty amazing: http://www.etsy.com/shop/studiokmo

Finally, here are just a cou0le (many more if you Google search) sources for well priced art:
http://www.art.com
http://www.20x200.com/

OR you could print your own from here: http://www.istockphoto.com
treasuretheday
12 years ago
You might also want to post your question in the Home Decorating forum... there are alot of helpful decorators (pro and non-pro) hanging out there.

I'm a fan of Art.com, especially if I don't know exactly what I'm looking for.
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dedtired
12 years ago
Just a word of caution. I put framed art in my bathroom and the moisture caused the frame to warp and come apart. I am careful to use the exhaust fan after showering, but it happened anyway. I'd go with a wrapped canvas piece. However, my BR isn't all that large so if yours is, it may not be an issue.
just_julie
12 years ago
An alternative to glass framing is plaque mounting. Does the bathroom get a lot of natural light? Where will you be hanging your pictures?

You won't have any moisture or glare issues with PM. You also won't have a traditional frame... it lets the actual picture get all of the attention.

Here is a link that might be useful: plaque mounting
yayagal
12 years ago
I have a beautiful water color in my bathroom and it has never gotten compromised. I don't have a fan at all. Go to your local art association and look at the prints. I'm sure you'd find something you'd love.
meowzer
12 years ago
I think your artwork colors and frame will depend on more than wall color. What finish is on fixtures; countertop color; cabinet color, etc.? Can you post a picture?
southerngalinnyc
12 years ago
Hi,
I'm with meowzer in that it would be helpful to see your esthetic... btw your wall color sounds lovely.
But fwiw... I am wild about these butterflies...

Here is a link that might be useful: butterflies
earthpal
12 years ago
I agree with dedtired above. My husband's photos including the canvas prints are not displayed in our bathrooms because of the moisture issue. All art in our bathrooms are fused glass pieces which is what I do. All it needs is an occasional wipe down from moist dust. You can find fused glass artists at art/wine shows, online or contact me! And it can be customized to your desires easily at reasonable prices too!
lolab
12 years ago
Don't know what your budget is like, but I have a lot of luck at Home Goods. I just grab everything I think might work, then return what I don't like (I'm a serial returner....)

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