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dining room art work? help!

9 months ago

Hi looking to out some pretty bit suiting art work on my dining room back wall (hubby refuses to do mirror since we have so many already) trying g to keep it neutral but no idea where to start any help is appreciated…I just have a floral arrangement so I hope that looks ok
Thanks for your help

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salonva

9 months ago

@priya I am sorry that some of the comments may sound rather harsh. Usually the posters on here are quite helpful and gracious. ( well, not always but usually).

I think that some of the artwork suggested is lovely but I guess you have to really love it.

I think I would prefer one or two larger pieces rather than the 4.

I love the colors you have ( the dark table, lighter chairs and I love the wall color.

Hopefully you get some more good suggestions

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BeverlyFLADeziner
9 months ago
That's not the kind of floral arrangement used on a dining room table

Your foyer mirror is too small

The foyer accessories need to be curated for the size of your console table.

Can you change out the dining room fixture for something less brutal in proportions?

greatbigcanvas.com is a good source for canvas images
curatorial_strategies
9 months ago
The flowers are beautiful and so is the room! I see why you want something that will really add to your elevated space! I have some ideas, just sent you a DM!
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Awesome suggestions! I've been sparked! @njmomma: I like this example. As the original buffet comes with a mirror, I don't like it. Perhaps a separate vintage mirror would be nice to reflect some light in the space. Then I can hang pictures around it. @yvonne: I have hordes of pottery and you bring up a good idea; instead of buying more art I should hang my pottery on the wall, after taking off the mirror top. We have quite a few family pictures; in our previous home the buffet was flanked by those vintage items. However as this space has less traffic than the front hallway where I was considering for the family pictures, I'll keep the pottery in this location and the family pictures in the front hallway. @holly: I'm refining my mint favorites. I'm looking at reds, oranges in abstracts and landscapes. However previous suggestions of using pottery may put Minted on the back burner. @tedbixby: yes I have considered putting the wicker chairs on either side of the buffet..To the right of the buffet is a dry sink which is normally in the living room but due to the Christmas tree we had to switch it out with a drop leaf table (which is usually to the right of the buffet under the window). @grover: the room functions as it is. There's a dog pen because we have to pen them when we're gone. We don't use a dining room table, so it doesn't need to function as that. And we have an abundance of antiques but less room than our previous house so we have to find a wall for them. I wish we could put them in storage, but these are my husband's family pieces and he's not interested in doing that. And he's not ready to reduce the inventory, so we have to work with the pieces in the square footage that we have.
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I have no help to add about the art but I do love the colorful rug @celery showed I the last post. Something dramatic with that gorgeous green in it will tie the room together. Your dining table is stunning! And the green chairs are a happy surprise ( most dining rooms have all chairs the same).
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ffpalms
9 months ago
Your dining room feels light and breezy, so I’d look for art that continues that feel.
Jackie Kemper
9 months ago
I hope you’ll pick artwork that has meaning for you and not just picked out of a catalog.
mytwo cents
9 months ago
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I'm shocked by the first post. Not because I don't know the interet is like this but you have a lovely room already and its very inviting.

Could you go for something like this in the dining room?

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I'd add a tall tree to one side -- or maybe frame it with two!

As for the entry area, I'd rethink it to be more functional because most people really do need that space to put down stuff or keep stuff. That doesn't mean constant clutter. But it's okay if it's empty and maybe just has an attractive bowl or catchall or tray on one side.

Actually Levenger's sells a note "bleacher" where you can leave notes, letters you shouldn't forget to mail or mix in a favorite photo or postcards.

https://www.levenger.com/products/note-card-bleachers?variant=42555135787157

I would also want some kind of umbrella holder under the console. I'd put a walking stick in there too but I like to use them.

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But I wouldn't put flowers or books or candles. (I might go for a great flaslight!)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/195840629086?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=ASuE1wT9G_7DHE4jqL58TaDePa2o8aNCXVHxJfYglXtvAachZnUY5M80qI8
salonva
9 months ago
Well there are some good suggestions here. I guess maybe it pays to wait for the original poster to come back and give some feedback. I hope she wasnt discouraged by the tone.
Ida Claire
9 months ago
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Priya, your dining room is absolutely gorgeous! And despite the snippy comment above about your floral arrangement, it looks just fine. There are no "rules" about what one can and cannot have on their dining table.

Instead of focusing on a piece of "decorator art", I would encourage you to consider what you truly love and hone in on a piece of artwork for that wall that will be something you love to look at every day. If you can find something beautiful that speaks to you in a personal way or has some relevance to your family, it will be all the more meaningful. Choosing artwork based on the fact that the colors match your furnishings is a surefire way to create a generic and often lifeless room. Artwork that is truly something you love helps to bring your personality into a space, and isn't that what most of us are trying to do when we decorate our homes? I suggest you don't rush into buying something for that wall just to get it filled. Take your time and explore options. Find what YOU love. I'll bet you'll be happy you did. :-)
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
9 months ago
I rarely like sets of art they remind me of hotel rooms but i also never choose art for anyone. Go to gallery with your SO and see what you both love . The go on art.com and see what comes up that you both love if original art is not in the budget . We stapped buying prints years ago nad hve slowily bought original art we both love we also make it a rule to meet the srtist is is fun way to add art to your home It does not have to"go with" anything you just need to love it,
elcieg
9 months ago
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Change the vase to black, shorter and stouter. Then rearrange the greens.

Do you have a ceiling light in the entry? I would prefer to see your ceiling like there and then go for something airier.
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