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Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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If you are looking for a fresh way to add art and interest to a big blank wall, think beyond the typical framed art and picture rails (not that there's anything wrong with those!) and add some dimension, texture, and interest with a sculptural composition. Here's a look at how savvy designers have done this.
| Ceramic artist Katherine Dube creates site-specific installations that can climb from walls to trimwork to ceilings. See more of her work |
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| Light from the skylight highlights this unique ceramic installation. |
| This extraordinary composition protrudes a few inches from the wall, casting interesting shadows that add another layer of interest to the wall. |
| A quintet of faux trophies decorate this white wall. Matching their color to the wall color makes us take a closer look and emphasizes their shadows. |
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| Vitra's Algue is a system of plastic branches you can interconnect to create your own unique composition. They can hang against a wall or be used as a free-hanging screen. See more Algue in action |
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by christy johnson
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| After finding these metal flowers, this designer created the entire entryway around them. They make a uniquely welcoming statement inside the front door. |
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| Beautiful yellow glass works of art stand out against this dark wall. |
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| This intriguing wood wall sculpture was found at an antique store in Thailand. |
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| Architectural elements in off-white pop against chocolate walls. |
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| Plates add dimension to your walls and are easy to hang with inexpensive plate hangers. See more plate-covered walls |
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| Designer Amy Lau created this unique wall by deconstructing a glass curtain. |
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| No over the kitchen sink window? No problem. Here the designers hung an installation of cardboard leaves instead. |
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by Soledad Alzaga
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| This C. Jere Starburst sculpture is mounted on a linen-covered canvas. This keeps it from getting lost on this expansive loft wall and adds another layer. As we go to press, 1stdibs has a wide variety of vintage C. Jere sculptures available, while Jonathan Adler offers licensed reproductions. More: Go Big With Sculpture at Home 20 Creative Alternatives to Fine Art Textured Walls: Inspiration Beyond Paint and Wallpaper |
Comments
Katie R I like them all except the second one as it looks like spit balls. and I'm not so sure how the leaves would hold up not being cleaned given that if you cook eventually everything in the kitchen gets a little greasy.
18 months ago · Like
jeg700 700 The first 2 pics remind me of the girls bathroom in high school...all covered with clumps of wet toilet paper LOL
18 months ago · Like
nictrem I really wanted to like these but all I could think about was "how do I dust those?"
18 months ago · Like
kateskouros yes! love this idea book too. thanks.
18 months ago · Like
patscats2 Love those big brown metal flowers. So cool.
18 months ago · Like
hanisha interesting collection
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mamadama Are those bone fragments in picture 3? Paired with those arm sculptures the room gives off a creepy vib to me.
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HAYTHAM SAMIR HELMI FANTASTIC IN COLORS
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Natalie Blake Check out our handmade, sgraffito-carved, ceramic, sculptural wall tiles by Natalie Blake Studios. www.unaluntile.com 
15 months ago · Like
Ideabook published on Dec. 9, 2011.
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