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Help!!! Kitchen art

Hi I don’t know what to do with space on either side of the window in my kitchen. It’s the first think you see when u come into the kitchen. Artwork or leave it alone?

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  • 6 years ago

    I love the picture you have


  • 6 years ago

    i love that pictures as well. I would leave the wall blank for now. When you find something that suits the space, which might not be easy, you can get that. Perhaps you'll find a series of prints that can go three or four on each side of the window.

    If this were my nook, I would put up wallpaper, no doubt about it.

  • 6 years ago

    How about plants?

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    I'd try rect.or oval on opposite wall idk what is its size? - W 12.25" / D 1.25" / H 36.5" / could dry brush/ add a colored wax or chalk paint - using a color from art.

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  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    This is a personal preference thing, but if it were me and I had that empty, perfectly centered wall space on either side of a window, I would hang a set of very full. floor-to-ceiling white curtains, pulled fully off the window. Doing that would allow more light in than the shade does, since the shade blocks light from about 20% of the window, and it would bring softness to the room. For a budget-friendly alternative - I got a lot of mileage out of the white IKEA Ritva curtains -- I used double sets on larger windows and still only $60 ($30/pair). By the way, I love your light fixture!

  • 6 years ago

    Love your art, where did you get it.

    Back to the room. Agree, all you need are drapes to soften the room.

    No more art, you have the star in the room.

  • 6 years ago

    I’m getting in on this a little late. I enjoy framed art in the kitchen and breakfast room. It adds some color. Little wall decorations need too much dusting, while you can simply dust your framed art with one of those long fuzzy dusters or a microfiber cloth. The picture you have is a good start. If you like wallpaper in general, you could add a minimal- patterned wallpaper....light in color and very little pattern....and hang a few framed pictures on the same wall. For window treatments, almost anything will work. If your window gets strong sun part of the day, or if you need window coverings for privacy, you can open or close the treatments as needed. If you have a beautiful view, you can leave the window treatment open or up. If your house is close to the neighbor’s house, as mine is, you can use window blinds tilted to allow some light to come in while still blocking the neighbor’s view into your kitchen. I always like some kind of colorful window treatment.

  • 6 years ago

    I love function first’s suggestion. The picture you have Is great. More small pieces of art may seem cluttered. the tie-backs will add visual interest to the back wall and will be sleek.

  • 6 years ago

    I, too, like that picture you have. I have the same issues as you - a window right in the middle of the wall in the breakfast nook with about 2 ft. of wall space on each side. I tried to hang different things up but nothing seemed right and it looked busy. After I had it painted, I didn't hang up anything on the sides of the window and it looks fine. It is better left alone. At this point, it still looks so freshly painted, I don't want to put a hole in the wall. :-D

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    I think drapes are worth a try! Here's a rough mockup in case it helps. (I would have them go to the floor; I couldn't get that right in the mockup.) It's a really nice space and like others I like the art you have. I like the light, too - would you please share the source? Thanks!



  • 6 years ago

    Can table be turned? Also I would paint walls a soft sage green like SW Sagey. Beige floors and beige walls too blah. Maybe fabulous chandelier!

  • 6 years ago

    I would leave the walls blank; but, I would switch out the roman shade for colorful draperies that coordinate with the art. Love Chicagoans design idea of where to place/how wide the draperies should be.

  • 6 years ago

    No to drapes. I like the Roman shade. I agree to leave the walls blank.

    Howabout considering a more colorful centerpiece for the table, if you want more visual interest as you look into the room.

  • 6 years ago

    Thank al for your comments. I can’t begin to thank u for all your great ideas. The part work is from home goods. What are some centerpieces I can put on the table?

  • 6 years ago

    Hi Donna-

    If you have children, you could use that wall to post their art work.

    Or you could think of things that you like to collect that may be dining related that are three dimensional and hang them there like vintage plates or trays, cookie cutters, rolling pins or butter molds, etc.

    You don't need to be in a rush to fill up the space.

    Collections are built gradually.

  • 6 years ago

    I would leave the picture. Get lightfiltering colored (from the picture) drapes.
    I saw some in bed bath and beyond on sale.
    it would be very cosy nook.
    Maybe even ivory rug under the table?

  • 6 years ago

    White blackout curtains would add weight and fullness to the nook. wouldn't suggest it.

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