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Home Decorating Design Dilemma

what would you recommend for wall art?

4 years ago

I just hung new wall art on the wall on the left of the photo.... now all my other artwork looks too small... please help me with some ideas for the other walls !

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tatts

4 years ago

Art in your home is a personal choice. Your home is your private space, and it should reflect what is important to you--only you--not strangers on the internet.

What makes a statement about you? What makes you interesting to other people? Build on that.

IMHO, your new 'wall art' is more appropriate in a doctor's waiting room; it's too generic for a home (unless it truly reflects something about your life). It means nothing to me, hence my reaction to it. And triptychs bug me. But if you (or a friend) had taken that picture while on vacation, that puts a whole new spin on things.

I would get rid of that mirror in a second. The only thing it's reflecting is a lamp cord. That is the worst place possible for a mirror. Put it some place where it reflects something worth seeing.

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IdaClaire
4 years ago
I wouldn't. Never have artwork in your home that is somebody else's idea. You've done beautifully selecting the new large pieces, but I agree that the art over the table is too small. What would YOU like to see there? Think scale. A taller piece would work nicely there, and I kinda like what you have above the fireplace, but I would try the mirror to the left and picture to the right if I added a large piece in the niche on the right.
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I could see a more natural feel for this room being complimentary and ideas over headboard are below as well as for accessorizing Think about how you want the whole room to feel before adding more In sitting area, try high boy on other wall with mirror above and if you added a bookcase on the far wall and chair under window it will be a cozy little reading nook. A Kilim rug would be lovely there to ground the space. Another idea, if you have another spot for chair, you could make that area more functional with a vanity.
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st5330
4 years ago
i personally think you should accumulate art slowly and carefully with pieces that mean something to you. not just go to a store and buy crap to cover a wall.
wb14
Original Author
4 years ago
I was thinking about taking down everything on the fireplace and putting a tall/large piece.... not sure
shirlpp
4 years ago
You could try a vertical trio of 3 over the table
wb14
Original Author
4 years ago
tatts... can you post a pic of what you did in your living area?
G D
4 years ago
Wow some people are so harsh. Your art choices are fine. I like your idea for above the fire place.
ilikefriday
4 years ago
I suggest moving the small painting on the right over the fireplace. That way, the grouping will not look so small.

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