With the grunt work on my basement lastly near completion, it is time to get thrilled about the decorating. as well as just in time — I am drained from noise, mess, decision-making as well as I desperately requirement some fun. above are two shots from one of my preferred homes, Thomas O’Brien’s new York apartment. Again, he has soaring ceilings as well as gorgeous light, which I am sorely lacking, however I acknowledge in him the requirement for the personal. This is the house of a true collector as well as his skill for screen is impeccable.
Take a look at his art walls: a gorgeous mix of media, framing, matting — this is a totally free for all as well as it works. For my bit basement I may requirement to stick with something much more consistent. Black frames as well as creamy white matting will make a mix of pictures checked out as a cohesive collection. The smaller vignette from O’Brien’s location (below) works as well, because the artwork well wraps around a statement piece of furniture. This seems a bit much more do-able in a little area — keep it contained to one little wall however still break out of the gallery style of hanging whatever along a directly line.
Filling out a wall is now a bit simpler on the budget plan when trolling Etsy.com. have you tried buying here? It is fantastic. right here are some artists I may end up purchasing from as well as picture this good mix living together on one wall. I may opt for the mix with an encaustic (bee’s wax treatment), a photograph or two, a couple of works by printmakers. I believe it will all hang together rather nicely.
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Photo credits: 1-3. Thomas O’Brien’s house from Habitually Chic November 21, 2008, photography by Martyn Thompson 4. Christopher Stott from Etsy.com 5. Hand in Hand from Etsy.com 6. Paulo Coelho Eye chart Quote from Etsy.com 7. autumn Walk from Etsy.com 8. Letterpress Blue Bicycle Print from Etsy.com