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Does this work in my kitchen?

10 years ago
I love this picture, but is it too small or does it work?

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  • 10 years ago

    I am more worried about you losing part to the light fixture, can that go higher?

  • 10 years ago

    Hi SS, Personally I think it could be bigger, but also love the picture - you can mount the picture (as is) on a much bigger frame - you can get cheapish plain ones from your craft supply store and paint the frame and mat (or multiple sized mats that add drama) in a dark charcoal/black that will expand the pictures and tie in with your door and chairs - this will make the overall picture bigger and achieve a focus point for the image - I've done it a long with small pieces that I loved but wanted to have more impact. Good luck.

  • 10 years ago

    hmmm, still no answer to the hanging light problem? I agree bigger is better, but the light will cut off more?

  • 10 years ago

    I like it - I would hang it a few inches higher so it doesn't look like it is sitting on the chairs and so no one shoves a chair into it.

  • 10 years ago
    I think the light won't interfere with the picture because the wall is so large.
    I love the idea of a frame, never crossed my mind, brilliant idea!
  • 10 years ago
    Yes just resting on chairs so I could get an idea of how it looked on that wall.
  • 10 years ago

    you can also get very reasonable frames at charity thrifts, just remove the current whatever.

  • 10 years ago
    It's hung a little too low but otherwise I like it. Agree a mat and frame will elevate it
  • 10 years ago
    Yes picture is just on a stretch board right now.
  • 10 years ago

    Agree picture is too low

  • 10 years ago

    It needs to be higher, and although it's a nice picture, I wouldn't put it there. That kitchen is awfully somber, with the dark cabinets, black chairs, and grey walls. That spot needs some color. I wouldn't want to start my day in such a depressing space.

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    10 years ago

    It is handsome, is it hanging too low? The center should be approximately 60-64" above finished floor. Perhaps a minimal frame in black would be nice.

  • 10 years ago

    The OP knows the picture is too low. I like it. It suits the room.

  • 10 years ago

    SS - I hear you - I've also put a picture on chairs and anything that will hold it so that I can stand back and see if I like it. The picture looks good in your space.

  • 10 years ago
    I like it too. A bowl of green apples on the table, all set.
  • 10 years ago

    lol - sorry - I did not realize it was actually resting on the chairs while you think about it - I thought the chairs were pulled up more and it was already hung:)

  • 10 years ago
    I think you need a picture with some colour.
  • 10 years ago
    I love the picture will look great...I actually love the all black and white continued throughout the room it really looks wonderful! I think your light over table needs to be lowered....it should be somewhere between 34"-36" from top of your table.
  • 10 years ago
    Thank you for all the comments! I took some great advice from you all! Happy New Year!
  • 10 years ago
    My light is 42" above table height.. Ceiling is 10ft in that space.. Will 6" make for a more comfortable look?
  • 10 years ago
    Yes any way to lower it will look much better...and it will cast more efficient light onto the table area.
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    A nice, wide black frame on wall art for the final touch and perfect!

  • 10 years ago

    I like the picture in that space though it does seem a little small. I agree with maybe framing it in a larger frame.

  • 10 years ago
    Yes framing it would be the perfect touch...if you live in an area with a Hobby Lobby it is your budget friendly way to frame large pictures...they do a great job. I use them all the time for my clients it fits into everyone's budget.
  • 10 years ago
    Pretty photo but if it were me, I'd place 3-4 smaller pictures.
  • 10 years ago
    Something like this?
    Rustic Dining Room · More Info
  • 10 years ago
    I put it up, but will have a frame added to make it feel larger
  • 10 years ago
    It's 5'6" from the floor to center... Maybe to high now. Ugh
  • 10 years ago
    Maybe I'll do a 3-4" wide frame and lower it 4"
  • 10 years ago
    Not too high, looks great. The frame will finish it off nicely.
  • 10 years ago

    i think you could add more interesting artifacts & make a grouping - perhaps floating shelves with unique art deco vases or platters in a pop of colour - turquoises or reds?

  • 10 years ago
    I love it. Great transition piece that ties the space together. I agree with the idea of a glass bowl with green apples in it as table centerpiece for a splash of color this space needs. I wouldn't do red. Red with black is very 20 years ago.
  • 10 years ago

    your right - maybe a black shelf of pure white? along side the picture

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