Just a few thoughts.

1. The console table in the foyer doesn't fit with "modern", and the items on top of it don't help. So I would move all of those things somewhere else.

2. The art in the foyer, as a gallery, needs to feel connected if it is going to stay. The way you have the items placed (in a large rectangle) helps bring cohesion to the collection. However, the black frame on the lower right seems out of place (the other two landscapes have gold frames). The frame of the painting of the fruit and pitcher fits in, but the content doesn't. And the cow just doesn't belong. I would look into adding another landscape and moving the two non-landscapes somewhere else. None of these feel "modern", but they do look like art as opposed to "decor". Art (which you love) goes anywhere with anything, so the collection can go or stay as a group.

3. You are going to need some larger art to take advantage of the height in the great room.

Are you buying art that's already framed? Are you buying vintage paintings or new?

Thank you so much!

These art pieces were already framed by the oil painting artist. The only one which had no frame was the cow one. I was thinking of getting it framed.

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As you all have recommended I am thinking of changing the painting over the mantle, looking at the size of the place. Should I get a vertical art or a large horizontal art would work? I already have a John Richard art 59 W x 47 Tall. Would you all recommend me using that in this space? (Please see the blue green horizontal art attached in the photo)

I detest the word "dated", and I don't like houses that are matchy matchy. I find houses where everything is perfectly coordinated just plain boring. I like your display in the foyer. I love seeing something unexpected, like the modern cow painting grouped with vintage oil paintings. It adds a touch of whimsy. I wouldn't change the frames, either; if all the frames matched you would lose the beauty you have now. Also, I like that the black background in the cow painting picks up the black in the frame to it's right, and the black in the painting to it's left. You should have what you love in your home. If you like the table and items on it, then keep it the way it is. If you don't like it, then shop your house and see if you anything you would rather have there.

I agree that the painting over the mantle needs to go elsewhere and be replaced with something larger. I think your large horizontal painting above may work.

Agree 100% with woodrose; the 5 paintings above the table are all rich in color, and they look wonderful as they are. I scrolled down and saw your picture of them and thought what a gorgeous arrangement they had.

Appreciate your help so much! Many thanks!

The table is just fine. I just think that your artwork looks small and crowded together in that large space. I'd rather see one large piece on that wall over the console, and placing the smaller pieces on a different wall in a smaller space.

I think your art and table in the hall are perfect. I think the size of your John Richard art would be great over the fireplace but am thinking you need something more vivid for that space to go along with your dark furniture. Try the John Richard and get some throw pillows and a throw with the same colors.

This might help, Smita. It shows a wonderful collection of both traditional and modern art, and a variety of frames and sizes of prints.

Sorry! Here it is: https://nellhills.com/creating-the-perfect-gallery-wall-with-dillon/?mc_cid=e8f6e8af7c&mc_eid=2f4711241f

I always liked how these oil paintings are presented. Clean lines in the room complemented by the colors in the paintings.

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ugh, no.

Thanks you all so much!

I think they are wonderful!

I also like your collection of artwork and how you have arranged it. I would just lower the painting in the upper right a little bit so it is closer to the painting below it. If you choose the frame the cow, do a simple skinny black frame. I don’t think it needs a frame, though. I would keep the console.

I do think a wider piece of art would look nice over the fireplace. I’d keep the two vases on the left and the pitcher on the right and remove everything in the middle from the mantel though.

Btw I also agree 100% with woodrose!

like the art in entry. move everything off table in entry except for like a wood bowl.

Mantle different print. Less stuff on mantle [move those things to the cabinets to left and right].

Add art on wall above left cabinet too.

Nice house!

I am not a professional.

Love the cow in foyer - makes me smile & makes the “serious“ art less so. May be perspective in photo but foyer looks long a bit austere. A longer table would help? Or, a chair or something with that ”weight“ next to existing table & on the front door side (right side facing table). Agree Larger art would be good over fireplace & would like to see the large piece you showed up there just to see difference It makes. Agree the items under existing art should be removed - leave the pitcher & 2 pieces on other end. Beautiful home !

The frames are fine as is and when adding to your collection, inject some less traditional art/frames.

I think the console is, and especially will be, too small. I’d centre a larger table or bench and use that as your template in arranging the grouping. Good luck as this is not an easy job. Maybe use removable hanging tape so you can move things around to test, but also as you add pieces, layout may need adjusting

Thanks to all of you for the wonderful suggestions. I will work on these and post a picture later. Hope the John Richard painting could also be hung horizontal. That would be the best. Thanks Again for all the help!

The current art work I have on the mantle is Cherry Nuance and it had two artwork combo; I just bought one at that time. Do you all like these two combo placed on top of each other better than the John Richard painting?

The 2 companion pieces might be too large for the mantle if that is your idea. Try a cardboard template to see how it fits. I really like the 3 narrow-necked vases on the mantle.

I love real art and in my opinion bad original trumps reproduction any day! I have a salon wall, with no rhyme or reason to my collection, just a huge wall.

I appreciate your work it's beautiful