Decorate With Artful Leanings
Take care of that big, blank wall with the most flexible art display idea ever
Every residence has empty wall space that feels unfinished if left blank. That said, not everyone is a gifted carpenter and the thought of nailing into freshly painted walls can be daunting. The solution: lean your art. There is no risk or moment of deciding "this botanical print shall be hung above the bed for all of eternity!"
Here are some examples of leaning artwork that range from traditional, smaller pieces layered on mantels, to oversized modern paintings propped on the floor. In every case, the look feels chic and casual, providing a livability to a space.
Here are some examples of leaning artwork that range from traditional, smaller pieces layered on mantels, to oversized modern paintings propped on the floor. In every case, the look feels chic and casual, providing a livability to a space.
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| This abstract painting is practically as tall as the ceiling, so leaning it against the wall atop the country-looking mantel is a nice juxtaposition. |
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Instead of centering the larger scaled piece of art of the mantel, the designer here decided to hang it off-center. This allowed for another piece of art to lean against the mantel to the right. The layered effect looks quite sophisticated, and makes the room feel less formal than it would with just one piece of art over the mantel.
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These two oversized paintings that clearly go together are simply propped against the wall from the floor, adding to the overall drama of the modern space.
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| Framed black-and white-photos lean together atop a white bookshelf containing all-white books. By leaning the photographs against the wall, the modern shelf gets a warm, practical appearance. |
| The picture ledge here allows for these photographs to feel grounded, creating a focal point that complements the bench. |
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| The two drawings that propped up in this layered tablescape add depth to the overall grouping. |
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The antique mirror leans against the wall, and then the antique painting leans against the mirror atop a vintage table. Both pieces would feel quite formal if hung properly. Leaning them gives the vignette a casual, country-chic appearance.
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| If these botanical prints were hung in a straight line on the wall, the arrangement could look generic. Resting them against the ledge makes them feel more authentic and peaceful. |
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| There is no wall space for these two photographs. Propping them up against the window helps give this this daybed a warm, lived-in look. |
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| The modern brass frame which houses this pencil drawing leans against a formal gold-leaf mirror, creating a nice contrast between modern and antique. |
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A small print rests on the countertop of this galley kitchen, adding just a touch of art without taking away from the practicality of the kitchen's open shelves.
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| For a whimsical touch, place a small piece of art on the floor, almost so you miss it at first glance. It adds a bit of character without overpowering the room. |
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A tall vintage mirror leaning against the wall always looks stunning, especially if it is the single object on the wall.
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eLe eMe Interiorismo Inteligente Thanks Cate! they are great ...
20 months ago · Like
ranjini lovely Cate !
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PrintedArt When I attended graduate school, my roommates and I leaned our pictures against the wall when we moved in and for two years they remained there. Twenty years later, this look is still the epitome of urban chic! Check out the photography at PrintedArt - they print to any size so you can fit odd spaces PrintedArt Collection
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patscats2 For the most part I do not like to see pictures leaning because to me it looks like they are waiting to be hung. Some applications are OK like the small photo on top the piece of furniture with the mirror. It looks like that was intentional, but when I see photo's are art leaning on a wall on a floor or on top of a mantel, it just looks like they are waiting for hanging. I don't think all the new "style" of decorating even makes sense. This leaning thing is one of them.
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debleavy The two paintings leaning against the wall are together called a diptych.
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Ideabook published on Sept. 24, 2011.
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