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Would this work in this room?

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

i’m considering the beach artwork in the photo below in my dining room. it would go on the far lwall replacing the black framed mirror. If not a beach photo what would you suggest?

The clock and sign below the picrure are not part of the artwork. This art has a white frame and is 4’ x 4’. This is the best photo I could get of the artwork.

Any suggestions are appreciated. Please keep suggestions to this question only.





Comments (12)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Do you like it? Do you think it’s attractive? Do the colors and size work in the room? None of us can answer that for you. We don’t know your taste or what the room looks like.

    favoritedog thanked HALLETT & Co.
  • 2 years ago

    I do like this artwork. I did include a photo of my dining room and indicated the wall it would be going on. The frame is white which will go with the white wainscoting. However the furniture is brown as you can see.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Edit!!!

    I missed the note that clock and words were not included. But I think 48 x 48 is toooo high.

    36" height.... and wider is fine, and no need for a white frame








    What is wall width and height?

    favoritedog thanked JAN MOYER
  • 2 years ago

    Agree that the piece would fit better with more traditional framing - the white frame seems pretty casual and like it will disappear into the walls

    favoritedog thanked la_la Girl
  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I think a 4x4 is an odd size for that wall but honestly if it is something you love use it. I do not even choose art for a cleant and never choose art to "go with" anything . We started collecting art about 40 yrs ago and only original and we meet the artist before buying. It kind of makes the process more personal and fun. I would do a more rectangular shape as suggested and for me a much simpler light fixture to enhance the art. No white frame IMO

    favoritedog thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 2 years ago

    I think it's too casual for your dining room. If you have an eat-in kitchen it might work better there, or in a bedroom. Look at art.com and etsy for something for your dining room.

    favoritedog thanked kandrewspa
  • 2 years ago

    Your room with similar in light and dark frame. You can paint /gild/ replace the frame.






    favoritedog thanked P Banos
  • 2 years ago

    You're asking for suggestions as well and IMO something else would look better.

    You had suggestions from Beverly in your March posting. Consider looking on the Ballard Designs website.

    favoritedog thanked shirlpp
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I agree that artwork doesn't need to "go" with the furniture, especially as far as the subject goes. I have an original beach oil painting in my dining room, which has Queen Anne table and chairs mixed with a more casual/rustic sideboard and a chalk-painted chest of drawers. I love looking at that painting while dining or entertaining there in the middle of January during a snowstorm! Reminds me that warmer days are ahead!

    Anyway, if you like it and it fits in the space, it would work better if the frame were changed out. I like the idea of a gilded or dark wood frame.

    You also might lighten up the room with wallpaper and some pretty textiles (curtain panels or shades, seat covers, etc.). Just because you have dark wood furniture doesn't mean the room needs to be "formal" or "stuffy." Look into "Grandmillenial" style.

    https://www.theglampad.com/2020/03/20-hallmarks-of-grandmillennial-style.html


    favoritedog thanked Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
  • 2 years ago

    I'm right there with others about the frame, and also the style of painting, being too casual for the rest of your dining room. But, I also agree that if you like it, get it. I like Diana's suggestions of lightening up the room with wallpaper or textiles. With contrasts as great as what you have, these would help it feel less formal and complete.

  • 2 years ago

    I’m considering this for that wall now. Trying to decide on frame or no frame?