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Does this Monet canvas work in my kitchen?

2 years ago

I purchased this Money (Haystack at Giverny) canvas for my kitchen. I thought this wall needed a substantial piece of art with color. Does it work? Is it too much? Please reassure me or give me your brutal honesty as you always do.

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CassidyZ
Original Author
2 years ago
Monet- autocorrect got me
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starnold
2 years ago
It is lovely- put a white frame around it.
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mer03
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Add some dark blue (from dining room color)? or dark orange seat cushions to "ground" the table.
CassidyZ
Original Author
2 years ago
Love these ideas- thank you!
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loobab
2 years ago
If you like it, it works, and it does not need a frame.

It is a repro , you aren't trying to masquerade it as an original, and furthermore, it is the kitchen!

It would be nice if you could add some color from that pic on the other side of the kitchen, perhaps hang some plates on the soffit.
freedomplace1
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I love Monet. If you love the piece, that is all that matters. It looks good there. To tie it in even more to the space, if you do not need the fan, bringing in a ceiling fixture that has some black in it would work well with the art, I think.

Below, current room with fan and also a rough visual with another light fixture.

This is the one I used:

https://www.lampsplus.com/products/hartfield-15-and-one-quarter-inch-wide-oil-rubbed-bronze-ceiling-light__13f90.html
Angel 18432
2 years ago
I like it and think it looks fine. What i don't like is your cupboards not being built around the fridge and your table being crammed against the wall.
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CassidyZ
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks Angel- the cabinets around the fridge are my next project
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Olychick
2 years ago
It looks very nice on your wall. The paint color is lovely! And I like your dropleaf table against the wall under it. Perfect solution to give you more walking space.
KW PNW Z8
2 years ago
I agree with @Angel 18432 - I do like the art, I don’t like the table jammed against the wall. It looks like there’s enough space to walk around both sides of table with it opened & centered under the light fixture.
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flopsycat1
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
It looks fine. A small suggestion- can you find another place for the trash can? You really don't want that to be a focal point.
Angel 18432
2 years ago
That's what I thought also. Put it under the sink. I can't imagine walking all the way over there to throw something in the trash!
CassidyZ
Original Author
2 years ago
Trust me when I say I worked through every possible spot for the table and that is the only one that works. The stairway pictured leads to the basement playroom and there is constant running up those stairs, and through the kitchen doorway for my three little kiddos (5 and under). The table against the wall is the safest and best configuration for our family. We also often play musical chairs and freeze dance and other important games in that open space ;-)

There is not room under the sink for a trash can. I it’s not a great spot for it, I just can’t figure out where else it should go!
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Angel 18432
2 years ago
against the fridge then.
sushipup1
2 years ago
Love that painting and I think it looks great there. I have a Van Gogh in my kitchen. :-)
decoenthusiaste
2 years ago
Great colors, great art but just a bit too big for the scale of the table. It would be fine centered 5' above the floor with nothing under it, but it dwarfs the table somewhat. Do you actually use the table every day? Is that where the kiddos eat their meals?
salonva
2 years ago
I think it works very well. I do think some of the suggestions have merit and are worth considering.

I really like the wall color. (What is it?).Very nice!
CassidyZ
Original Author
2 years ago
Yes my kids eat at least two meals a day at this table. I realize the art may be slightly too large but I thought erring on the side of large was better in this instance.

I will be adding cabinets above the fridge and on the sides so the fridge is “built in”. We moved into this home less than two months ago so there is a project list. The fridge is just not #1 right now.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I alaways love art in a kitchen and that is lovely and it does not need a frame that is the whole point of the canvas wrap . I would probably paint either the table or the cahirs a color from the art IMO the white is sort of blah. I do not like fans in kitchen spaces so maybe look for another type of light fixture. BTW that piece is not too large.
Angel 18432
2 years ago
I wonder if it would look better if the bulkhead was painted white, giving the illusion of taller cabinets. The grey seems to draw a line between the white cabs and white ceiling. Just a thought and good luck in the new home.
CassidyZ
Original Author
2 years ago
Would you kind commenters be able to help me choose chair pads taking the suggestion to work some color in from painting and dining room and anchor the set?

Choices are: houndstooth navy, checkered navy, striped blue.
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CassidyZ
Original Author
2 years ago
The walls are navy in adjoining dining room. Here is a better view
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Angel 18432
2 years ago
If doing chair pads I would do a plain color - those you have suggested look too country for your home. Maybe the honey gold from your pic.

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