Art above fireplace?

10 years ago

Which, of any of these canvases, looks the best above my fireplace given the surrounding decor? There is one large one of the Paris streets that is exactly same same size as the firebox. The other two are slightly smaller than the firebox. In reading others' comments on here, people seem to waver on which is the correct sizing for a piece of art above a fireplace.

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Corey Marsh
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10 years ago

What scares you about them? Other than the fact that I live on a fault line.

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10 years ago
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I like the first one. But those shelves above couch, especially the vases, scare me.
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Christina McCormick
10 years ago
Second, better fit. Switch the top pictures with the vases and little pics and take a new pic. I think it will be better balanced.
Corey Marsh
Original Author
10 years ago
@christina, the shelf wall is work in progress. Those small pics won't be there at all. Here's what it'll look like.
Corey Marsh
Original Author
10 years ago
@christina, why do you think the second picture is a better fit when the first one matches the vertical lines of the firebox?
Lila
10 years ago
They all work; choose the one that speaks to you most. Love your shelves.
susan2494
10 years ago
I say buy the one you like the best. Yes the 1st one is a bit big, but no one is going to care, except you, so if that's your favorite get it. IF you love it, but the size will bug you everyday, then go with one of the others.
Corey Marsh
Original Author
10 years ago
I own all of them. My friend is an art distributor, so she gave me all the samples she sells to retail stores for free. Why is the larger one an issue when it directly aligns with the firebox? I thought the best art for above a fireplace creates a vertical eyeline with something from the fireplace/firebox.
susan2494
10 years ago
They are all fine. Buy the one you like best.
susan2494
10 years ago
I love the 1st one.
funny face
10 years ago
I also love the first one.
PRO
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10 years ago
Scared of bumping my head and vases falling on me! But otherwise they look great! Pick whichever art you like. They are all properly scaled.
sandradclark
10 years ago
I like the size of the smaller ones since the FP should be the focal point, however only you can choose your art. How lucky to have such a friend. I have only heard that if TV is placed above FP that it should be the same size or smaller than the firebox.
Corey Marsh
Original Author
10 years ago
@sandra, in case you're interested re: art sizing above fireplace, see attached article. http://fredgonsowskigardenhome.com/2011/06/23/picking-and-hanging-the-right-size-picture-or-mirror-over-your-fireplace/
Tiffany Gieser
10 years ago
First canvas. The colors are right and honestly, it's the only scene that evokes any emotions in me. The other two look like Pier 1 Import art. Just personal opinion - go with what evokes emotion in you!
SewingLadyDi
10 years ago
I personally like the 3rd pic, but any will work just fine. Pick your favorite