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I'm lost... please help me choose some art!

So I ordered this carpet ... I'm having a really hard time finding some art to complement it. I'm going for a MCM vibe in my new apartment. Any suggestions? it would need to be available for delivery in Canada. 1,2,3, GO!




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  • 7 years ago

    I am not a Pro. and this may not be what your looking for, but I just love this!


    "Cowboy Asleep in Beauty Salon" Print on Canvas by Kurt Ard · More Info


    Melanie Guerrette thanked njmomma
  • 7 years ago

    I also love that!!!


  • 7 years ago

    I think what is throwing me off the most is the green color in the rug, i'm having a hard time finding any art with a similar color.


  • 7 years ago

    Use the green color in accessories. Vase, tray.

    You will get other suggestions I am sure.


    Melanie Guerrette thanked njmomma
  • 7 years ago

    Would this work?


  • 7 years ago

    Do you love it and want to see it every time you step into your living room?

  • 7 years ago

    Look around and educate yourself about what art appeals to you....Please do not buy art that matches your rug; buy art because it makes you happy when you look at it.

  • 7 years ago

    ok, i'[m a total design loser, but shouldn't it at least compliment the rug? feel free to tell me i'm crazy lol.

  • 7 years ago

    following

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Think about finding some reproductions of graphic design prints from the mid-century era. Could be poster art or abstract geometrics, etc. Here are a few ideas:




    "Mid Century - Abstract" Black Framed Art Print, 24"x24"x1" · More Info


    "Trinket III" Black Framed Art Print, 20"x24"x1" · More Info



    "Mid Century - Typewriter" Black Framed Art Print, 26"x20"x1" · More Info


    Melanie Guerrette thanked Sabrina Alfin Interiors
  • 7 years ago

    The art doesn’t have to “go” with the room. Find images that you like. I find that I am drawn to certain colors when looking at anything, so my art works with my furnishings or rugs because I tend toward certain colors all the time, it’s not intentional. Go look around art.com or similar and collect some that appeal to you, don’t think about the rug.

    Also, black and white is always striking in a space.

    Melanie Guerrette thanked Annette Holbrook(z7a)
  • 7 years ago

    Ok, hopefully I can help. Let me just warn you, I'm not a pro lol






    Melanie Guerrette thanked Jules B
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    This link helps by allowing you to shop by specific color percentages - manipulate the colors as you search for wall art, rugs, pilows, etc...

    Click on the blue bar "SHOW FILTERS"

    https://incrediblerugsanddecor.com/search#/Type/Wall-Art/_Color/e3e2df%2013/_Color/867e72%2014/_Color/a5b469%2049/_Color/f2f1f5%2012/_Color/008080%2012



    You could choose black & white images/ photos or prints and frame them with a colored mat board.

    Melanie Guerrette thanked My House
  • 7 years ago

    Lots of midcentury art had that particular green. It won't be hard to find if that's what you'd like on your walls. Here's one abstract from the first page of the search results I shared above.




    Melanie Guerrette thanked tartanmeup
  • 7 years ago

    so here is what I already bought, but I didnt think it "matched".... let me know your thoughts.


  • 7 years ago

    I like it. Now find some pillows or a throw in that pink.

    Melanie Guerrette thanked Annette Holbrook(z7a)
  • Melanie Guerrette thanked My House
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    If you feel the need to match,do so. Just make sure you like the end result,it is your home. (& tartan just gave a great link if that is your choice) But no,art in a room does not need to match or compliment the rug or the sofa or even the wallpaper. I do think it is good to consider size,light,and placement. But even there,it is a consideration NOT a rule.

    Melanie Guerrette thanked hollybar
  • 7 years ago

    Hi! I’m an artist.

  • 7 years ago

    This it more straight on

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    If you keep what you already bought... Ok.

    What size is it?

    What about the other walls?

    . Consider a pink floral arrangement or succulents on a glass coffee table (glass- so as not to obstruct the view of the Patterned Rug.

    Several succulent photography pics?

  • 7 years ago

    it's 24 x 24. everything else is blank!


  • 7 years ago

    I'd look for something that you love that has one single color in your rug. Don't worry about matching your rug.

    Melanie Guerrette thanked Kim
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Succulents- some folks love them and some folks don't.

    However, their shapes can repeat/reinforce the pattern of your rug, as well as add the pink to the gray, blue and citron in the room. One design rule- Repetition of Shapes. Layer room with the same repeated shapes and patterns.

    DIY- take pics at a nursery and print to poster size at Walgreens photo or other store. I'm having trouble posting pics, but....










    Gray and pink


    Pink & Cool grays with touch of blue in the shadows of the leaves ,



  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Melanie, it's a lovely rug, with very prominent geometric design. You are right, your wall art should somehow complement it. Repeating similar colors in artwork would be a good idea. And, if you like geometric shapes, you can have those in art too, without making them compete with the design of your rug. Here are a few ideas. If you need a print in Canada, we can have it printed there to avoid international shipping charges. Since at this time we can not ship to Canada from Houzz, just contact us directly and we will explain how you can order a print of our artwork. Hope this helps... Raisa

    Water And Ice - Splash, by Ben & Raisa Gertsberg, 12"x16", Fine Art Print Blue · More Info



    Sumo Wrestler In Blue, by Ben Gertsberg, 24"x24", Fine Art Print · More Info



    Triple Perspective, by Ben & Raisa Gertsberg, 12"x24", Fine Art Print · More Info




  • 7 years ago
    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>You got this. Think of it as a pleasure project. What makes you happy. So much can work. I showed you my painting because I think it would be beautiful with your palette and a mid century design. Go look for an abstract in those colors that’s maybe a bit more abstract!