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Poster Panache
Reconsider Vintage Graphics for Walls That Tell a Story
Hello there! I'm Erika Ward, Owner and Principal Designer of Erika Ward Interiors. It's my greatest pleasure to inspire you to live well, to live in style, and to extinguish the myth that style and budget are mutually exclusive. Read more about my design philosophy and my work at http://www.blulabelbungalow.com
Hello there! I'm Erika Ward, Owner and Principal Designer of Erika Ward... More »
Take a second look at posters as art to proudly display anywhere in your house. You can use them to influence a color scheme, add a dose of humor, or even preserve a bit of your personal history. Some posters are highly sought-after collector's items that can define a beautiful interior design. Others are moderately priced reproductions, and some are even free. Here are some fun uses of posters to spark ideas:
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This poster, via Vanity Fair cover, adds a jolt of color to the space and together with the guitar reinforces the homeowner's affection for rock and roll.
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| Any kid with dreams of being a pilot can take flight in their very own bedroom with this oversized Braniff Airways four-panel poster. |
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Have a story to tell about your adventures shopping street vendors in Paris? This French poster is a sweet memento of that most amazing time.
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Kid at heart? Forgo the thumbtacks and have your posters custom framed for a more mature appearance.
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| For entertaining conversation, hang a poster from your favorite film in your dining room. The designer's choice of artwork give clues to the casual use of the space. |
An advertisement becomes art when it captures the spirit and sophistication of the space.
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No problem with showing public displays of affection? Put your love on exhibit in a bold, graphic way.
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| Allow you favorite poster to influence the overall color choice of your space. This blue jet influences this boy's room with a playful, energetic hue.
La Belle Epoque is a good source of vintage posters. Here's a source of some free downloadable posters. Next: Tour a home where posters are the prized possessions. |
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Denise Vilim Great post Erika! I still need to add a few select pieces of art back into my living room and I've been considering prints. Thank you for showing just how fun and sophisticated the right poster can be in any space!
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Erika Ward - Erika Ward Interiors Sure April! These images made me think twice about adding a few posters in my home office. What a fun way to brighten up a space!
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teressa I am trying to get my husband on board I absolutely love the look of vintage posters. Fantastic post!
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Gail Kohler I'm in the same boat as Teressa, regarding my husband, but these posters and the ones in the Soho Loft ideabook are fantastic and my inspiration for a new space we are creating in our house. Thanks for the great images.
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Ginger I hadn't considered posters at all for decorating. Now I won't rule them out. These photos show how they can add an element that is unique to posters-they add a note of relaxed nostalgia.
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creativecoco My boyfriend and I are huge on vintage art in our home. Do you think it looks odd to mix vintage posters with some classier landscape photographs we've taken on our travels?
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