Stairway wall molding/ art
Mo Kotes
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The first thing on entry into our house is a stairway and I am still confused on what to do to add interest. there is a hallway leading to the kitchen and we added molding which I really like.
Questions-
1. Can i continue the same molding pattern up the stairway?
2. Do a square molding/ trim pattern?
3. Add art? I have art on so many walls here that I cant think of what I woild put there.
4. Do nothing 😃
Suggestions?
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art work in your kitchen?
Comments (34)Many thanks for the comps on our views and artwork. Much of the art was very reasonably priced, as this is an artist's mecca out here in New Mexico. Richpoor, with no views, you might consider framing a view of your own. By that I mean, find a poster or print of a view that would fit your area of the country and that you like, and frame it nicely to give your kitchen the view it's missing. In our DD's room, I bought one of those inexpensive window mirrors on sale at Hobby Lobby. One that looks like it has window panes. I took it apart, threw away the mirror, had glass put in it and had HL cut down a poster and insert a great "view" for her one wall. The eye really is fooled into seeing the view beyond the window. Here's a pic of DD's other view. I've since added heaftier molding to the top and bottom to even it out.: And a trompe l'oiel pic I had in her room when it was done in a beach theme. I'm not necessarily suggesting either for your kitchen, but there are great possibilities in the idea. Tromp l'oeil means "fool the eye" and this kind of art does just that, especially in a place with no good view. It makes the room feel bigger, too. Just some food for thought. Lynn...See MoreBuying "art" and buying "Art"
Comments (27)Thanks Rosie. That painting is a pleasure for me on so many levels - the crazy coloring, the "art" labeling, the primitiveness... I am way too constrained to create that freely. And then there is the personal - knowing all DH was going through at the time and his very surprising decision to try painting for respite. It inspires me. For the OP, reflect on what is appealing to you about those museum pieces you like. Crystalize that as best you can. Any gallery would be happy to help you discover works you love, for a price. If that price is prohibitive, try 'lesser' galleries, student art shows, resale shops, art fairs - just look and trust yourself to respond. Let yourself make a mistake or two, it's the only way to learn what you really love. And yes, framing can make all the difference....See MoreBare Wall - Add Lighting, or Art, or ...?
Comments (12)Thank you all so much. I love lmmcnitt's idea of tone-on-tone wallpaper, I hadn't thought of that (despite loving wallpaper! I did a funky mid-century modern style accent wall in our master). That could really work - adding either a blue tone-on-tone, or even a neutral, could really do the trick, the texture would be a great layer. Special thanks to Groveraxle for the renderings - that is incredibly helpful! I love the first rendering of that mechanical-arc lamp, that's what I was envisioning and seeing it makes me really think that's the way to go (in addition to a tone-on-tone wallpaper that would really complete the space). I'm going to look around for things similar - even taller maybe, as the ceilings are high and can really handle height. I do like everyone's ideas of a plant too - a little green would warm things up. Alas, I am crazy picky about plants, not sure I'd be able to find one I like. It's weird, but it's hard to find 'modern plants'. Cheers everyone, again - much appreciated....See Morehanging wall art on large walls
Comments (2)Don't hang anything higher than the top of the window trim. A clock is pointless on the stairway wall...See MoreMo Kotes
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