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Bare wall, to collage or not to collage?

11 years ago
I need help with this wall. It's in my living room and the first thing you see when you enter my home. It's adjacent to a window but I don't want one large mirror here. Should I put a picture collage here or no? Please help I'm frustrated.

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  • 11 years ago
    Two large prints
  • 11 years ago
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  • 11 years ago

    I am never against anything that involves art.


  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Since you have matching end tables, matching lamps and saturated color in the space. I vote a college of art prints in black and white. A "random" arrangement would break up the "pairs" and also balance the color.

  • 11 years ago

    Yes, break up the pair, make then jealous, tell each lamp the other is turned on by the powerpoint..

  • 11 years ago

    I agree with Darzy. Black and white art prints or family photo's arranged 'randomly' will break the monotony , balance the color and give some character to your living room.

  • 11 years ago

    there are many sites now that actually put your photos on metal, canvas or even glass, I like the last. and there instructions online how to float them. If you have no art you want, new style is hanging picture frames, but art, I think is always better.


  • PRO
    11 years ago

    There are so many options! We can see where you could be stuck. Two large pieces of art was a great suggestion! You could even do three large ones side by side. For something more bold, the wall collage is a great suggestion too! You can mix and match each frame and even add a hanging letter of your family's name. In the collage you could frame sentimental things, like keys from your first home, apartment, etc. Here are a few articles we have found for this:



    http://lovegrowswild.com/2014/04/living-room-gallery-wall/



    http://www.hometalk.com/973474/how-to-create-a-gallery-style-photo-wall


    Here are some suggestions our team has put together:


    Of course, grab ideas and elements that you find attractive and pleasing in each photo. Some may look at the collage and think Wow that is a lot! Tweak and piece together what you like - that is the fun part! Good luck on your project!

    -The Nearly Natural Team


  • 11 years ago

    I love the collage idea, but one big work of art would work, too. Or in this case, a photograph.


    Bernard Jaubert: Wooden door. Fineartamerica.com

  • 11 years ago
    Thank you so much! My biggest dilemma is do I use the entire will or just the width of the love seat?
  • 11 years ago

    Slightly less than the width of the love seat, I think.

  • 11 years ago

    ok, 2 schools or thought, one is designer inspired based on balance and measurement. It should be as Rina says. I come from more of an artist take, I say fill that wall baby!!!!


  • 11 years ago
    Some ideas
  • 11 years ago

    I think the entire wall would be too much. I have woodcarvings my father-in-law made (he was a professional and sold around the world), and I sometimes feel overwhelmed with the sheer number of them. It would be nice to have more "white space" on my walls to give my eye some place to rest. I like the collages with photos, art pieces, framed letters, etc. like the first photo Nearly Natural sent. I don't particularly like framed sayings like the one in her photo though. But, that's just a personal preference.


  • PRO
    11 years ago

    A collage would be fun! Love the wall color. An empty picture frame collage would be lovely!


  • 11 years ago

    I know you only asked about the wall, but I see several things that could make the room nicer at low/no cost. Your lamps are so dark (could you paint them?). And, I think they should be farther back onto the end tables...they're too close to the couch. (And, straighten the shades, OK?) ;)

    If this is the first thing people see when you enter your home, I would get a nice basket for the magazines instead of a pile on the floor. Turn the photo on the right-side table so you don't see the frame stand.


    The painting on the left end table would be nice as part of your collage. As for part of your collage, I think this is pretty cute and could be easily done:

    Sorry if I come off as critical...I think the room is well on it's way to delightful!

  • 11 years ago

    great news, have fun!


  • PRO
    11 years ago

    So glad to hear about your project updates! We can't wait to see the final look! Good luck! :)