Renee, The green inside the wainscoting is kinda cute, but when i showed my husband, he said "NO". lol i guess he doesn't like it. The plain rug is def better, no competition with the cray cray door. I found this art print on etsy that i think would like nice on the wall behind the love seat that would tie into the door with the same color pallet and geometric design. (granted they said that they cannot blow the print up any larger than 8X10, but i could make my own easily enough in a larger size). If I kept the walls/curtains all white and just put pops of color as art, do you think it would tie in nicely?

The reason i want all white walls is because i love the feel of the lightness and how it contrasts with the wood. I originally had a post on houzz asking if i should paint the wooden band around my ceiling and ultimately decided not to....The wainscoting was white and the walls were gray and then on top of that was the wooden band, making the room look very choppy and short. painting the wainscoting and walls the same white helped to alleviate that problem.

mpoulsom, give it a month or two and it will look all distressed on it's own lol. I'm really trying to work with it, as i DO like it, it just changed the whole game plan is all.....(game plan WAS all white/wood)

sorry, i meant to show a pic of the same angle with all white walls (now) vs. the white/gray combo i had.....and please disregard the hideously disgusting yellowish color on the walls above the wooden band....if my cheap ass husband ever buys me a real ladder I will paint it!

So how about Renee's suggestions without the green panels, maybe some more pillows, and your art print? Seems odd the 8x10 is the largest they can do. If you blow it up, it would be a courtesy to the artist to purchase a smaller version. It is tough to post your stuff online just to see others copy it without any credit.

Charlie Harper did a lot of geometric animal designs. Bolder and more mid-century, but I love his work!

Renting or borrowing is a possibility. Or hiring a professional just for the tricky bits.

I would have gladly purchased their print if they could have enlarged it for me. They told me they could enlarge the white space behind the fox but the fox itself would be 8x10. I understand what you are saying, as I have an etsy store myself, but i would be fine if someone copied my design. Imitation, is after all, the sincerest form of flattery lol!

Keep the door painted! The only thing missing for me is something on the wall next to it - seems bare....plant, hooks, the squirrel picture?? I also like the one color rug and accent pillows suggested above.

I love it, it looks fantastic

I like it, too. One thing you might consider is adding some of those colors with a new rug, pillows, etc...

Do not paint over that door. It looks great. I would like green pillows since painting green is out. Bob needs his own space. Did we discuss removing the other picture to showcase him? Gotta love Bob!

thanks mrwillie! bob will not be ignored, he commands this damn room lol.

Paint the top of your target desk that you hate with the quilt top design and I am sure you will be inspired with some creative design for the legs. And I don't believe you need to "tie it in" with the rest of your room, change your rug and match your pillows...that little hallway and door area can just be a bit of whimsy place.

That's understandable - my husband has a "thing" about painting wood, so you end up working around their issues :) In that case, I would use the white as a backdrop for artwork that reinforces the colors on the door. Nice thing is you have a lot of shades of color in the door with muted tones to work with too, not just all brights. Glad you didn't paint out the wood band, I think it keeps the scale of the room down and makes it feel cozier.

The fox print is great...maybe you could you create an art piece of your own using paint chips - I did a google image search on "paint chip art" and there are some awesome ideas...

Holey, Moley, you have started another thread. I cannot keep up with you.
re: your 3 black and white pieces above the sofa:
A bolder frame, maybe black?

The door is fine, now let's build on it. You should think about making the walls not so white. They can still be neutral. Maybe a color like Revere Pewter on the walls, ceilings and trim would be more cozy and not so stark with your leather furniture. Please paint out stenciling on the cabinet doors, as they definitely fight with your new door. Also, try picking out some of the colors in the door to use for accent colors in room. Accessories should definitely include pillows. Some pillows should have pattern and texture too, try mixing it up a little. Think layering to make the room a wow room. Have fun!

That's a great pattern!

I agree with the poster suggesting the solid rug in one of the colors and also picking up colors from the door in pillows and throws. Personally I think the silhouette decoration on the cabinet doors is too busy with everything else. To explore extra color options, try putting different cut down pieces of colored poster board at back of bookshelf. If you like that look, paint the backs. Consider spray painting all your assorted baskets the same color. If you're getting white curtains, you can also consider adding a vertical band of color there.

I'm gong to try and save this door by painting the stars black and white. Maybe it will allow me to keep the cool pattern. And not clash with my existing decor?

Replace the rug, please.
Your new door looks perfectly in keeping with the rest of the room. The carpet does not. Exchange that one item, and the room makes sense again: gallery white walls, wood tones and artwork.
I agree about the stencils on the bookcase, but not because of the artwork, per se, but because the idea is too busy for the display area above it.

I am sorry, but I have to comment again. I love your room the way it is. I would paint the whole wall in the quilt pattern that is on the door. It DOES go with your blue rug with the organic design, the white walls, the wood trim, the art work ( animals and I think, ink spots, blanket hanging over the railing), the door frame painted red in the other room, the leather furniture, the free standing wood burning fireplace. Your home, to me, represents a beautiful classy country home. Please don't feel you have to re-do it to conform to the design styles of today that a lot of homes look like. This room is very cool, and from your postings very you!

Could I see a close up of the cat picture? Thanks!

Hi, I would take the door off, build a replacement and move the door somewhere else in the house. It's gorgeous! (but not as beautiful as your dog)

I am a quilter, and I love the door. If I were lucky enough to have a neutral room with airy white walls, and a painted quilt door --- I would use quilted star pillows. Or if I were really committed, I would make a star quilt to either hang on the wall, or throw over the corner of my cozy chair. I also like your idea to use painted star art where you have your black and white prints. Own the Stars! Celebrate the stars.

For mrwillie

The problem here is that your started something very creative, but did not finish it. Now it looks beautiful but stands out like a sore thumb. It has nothing else to tie it into the rest of the space. If it were my house, I'd draw a line parallel to the staircase and continue this pattern for the rest of that triangle wall. I would then replace the carpet with something like this. I'd go ahead and finish what I started Laura ;-)

I knew I liked that cat the minute I saw it in one of your pictures.
Thanks for the close up view. And now you have to name the cat!

Love the dogs. Keep the door at least for now. Are you going to do something with the fox?

mrwillie, I have a black cat named damnit, so we can just pretend it's him lol.

I love the door! I'm a quilter, so I'm a bit biased that way. :)

I do have to say that it would mesh with your decor more if you pulled one of the colors out and used it as an accent. I know you have dogs, so a handmade quilt is probably out, but what about picking up a quilt in a similar traditional pattern and colors to use as a throw? It would bring the quilted look into the room a bit more.

I'd switch out the carpet too - not sure with what though.

Rosiegabby, yes I am going to create my own fox I think. I'm thinking it will be a geometric collage of gray/black/orange paper similar to the fox print above but not the exact same. I actually don't care for the 3 ink/ Rorschach paintings behind love seat so I might as well replace them with something I like and will tie in to the door a bit more.

I'd like to see what you do with the fox. The problem with the green IMO is it's not strong enough to balance with the color of the wood. You need a darker color with more yellow.

I actually think it's really cool.

For those that think I should paint the entire triangle wall in this pattern, would you paint the door frame and baseboard as well, or leave them white? And is there anyone out there that can photo shop to see how it would look? I would SO appreciate it because it is going to be a big job to do the whole thing and if I don't like it....., good god what a waste of time.....

Rosiegabby, I will post a pic of fox in room when I complete it.....that is unless it sucks and ends up in the garbage.....

I love your cat too. It looks like you have dogs that like to photobomb.

This looks awesome! I would maybe change the door handle to a similar shape as the design on the door and embrace it :)

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Ok, I finished the fox painting...and like everything I set out to do, it ends up completely different than my original idea. I'm as scatterbrained as a chicken on crack. Anyway, hopefully it will tie into the door more than the ink blot paintings behind the love seat. problem is, I've never done a painting like this before and I really need some honest opinions whether or not it is worthy to hang on the wall. Be honest, I can take it. I'm a big girl and I won't cry........too much .

laura, I'm beginning to think you ARE on crack! How are you getting all this stuff done at the speed of light woman?
I think it's very cute and looks good..........and I have Matthew right now. ;)
thank you!

Mpoulsom, lol, I work fast, drink lots of coffee, and have too many ideas. Dangerous combination I know. Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

thank you....only a few more hours to go until I'm AGAIN older than dirt! But this year I have my birthday monkey to hang out with me! lol!

and trust me I know the feeling about being hopped up on coffee and I always have way too many ideas! It never ends............

I love Mr. Fox. What size is that canvas? Now it looks like damnit is on the lookout for him.

thanks moggie, the board is 20x30. I appreciate the comment. when it comes to my own "art" i get so damn insecure. I asked my husband for his opinion and he just makes fun of it because that's his way. The closest to a real opinion i got from him was "i don't get it? it's just a tail. is that what you were going for? why just a tail and leg? if you were going for a tail and leg than yeah i guess you achieved it". or, "it's weird, but you're weird"

ugh

Just tell mr. that this is the west end of a fox heading east!
I still love him, he's good example of your sense of humor and it is really well done.
Which wall will he live on?

HA! West end heading east, that's awesome! Going to put him on the wall behind the love seat. Gotta find an inexpensive framing solution for it, I'm not investing in a substantial frame for this thing until several guests come to my home and compliment it lol.

My first husband (Eons, Ago!), was an art student. Until we could find a frame, he had me paint the edges of the canvas black, or any color from the art. Up on the wall it went. Sometimes he made a simple edging frame from painted 1" lath strips, nailed wide side to the canvas edge. Simple butt joint, no mitering.
Nowadays, I wait until Hobby Lobby or Michaels, or anywhere has open frames 50% off.
Or I rob one from a piece of art I am tired of.

Dick Blick is a pretty good source of frames (and art supplies) online. I have several paintings with the painted edges (just continue the paint of the background) and the lathe, and they look fine. Since it is a board, maybe you can temporarily attach a wire to the back with some duct tape or something. Or hold it up with some little nails around it.

If you are handy, you can create a rabbet (groove) on the back of some wood or molding, miter the corners and make your own frame. Barnwood might be nice.

Hey, laurabona.
I just showed mr. traveling fox to my very best hubby and he said, "I like it!"
And he has way, way, better taste than most of the art world people I know.

Mr. Best Hubby said, "It is whimsical and well done."
High praise indeed.

Paint the other half of Mr. Fox on the other side, screw a revolving eye into the top of the board in the exact middle and suspend it on a wire so it can turn as it wishes....