Do you like or is it too cluttered

12 years ago

I just bought these pics and hung them on my wall...I'm just not so sure I like it... Any suggestion as to how I could reconstruct/redesign this type of collage

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Terri

12 years ago

last modified: 12 years ago

Rule of thumb for word art on a wall: the larger the room, the larger the words need to be. You should be able to read them from the opposite side of the room - otherwise they have a tendency to just look like little squares with scribbles. Your larger one is a good example of what works. I would remove the rest. The wording is a great family quote. I'm sure it would look better surrounded by photos of your family. Put the smaller ones in a smaller room or in a frame on a desk or side table.

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Alexander Makarov
12 years ago
Too cluttered. Either it should be less pics or more space between them.
User
12 years ago
I think that there are too many of the same. It would be more interesting if there were some different types of art (wooden/metallic frames). Take some back and keep looking. Take some time and create something that really means something to you. Maybe family pictures interspersed.
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evikkig21
Original Author
12 years ago
What other pics do you suggest.??
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Thos. Baker
12 years ago
It's hard to tell if the wall is small or large. For the most part, it doesn't work to put several small pieces grouped together, especially on a large wall. In either case, it's difficult to space them in a way that's attractive and even more difficult to keep them straight and even.

Are you looking for art ideas to fill that space on the wall or ideas on how to reuse the pieces in your collage in some other way?

Christi, on behalf of Thos. Baker
evikkig21
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for the comment Christi, the wall is small and just above my bed and I wanted to know any art ideas to put in the space. Really just any suggestion, what you think about the pictures already there or do you think I should just get rid of them and do something different. I'm looking for something artsy to fill this space...
Thanks
Terri
12 years ago
If you'd like something artsy, try out a shelf above the bed. You can lean a mirror against the wall or an art print that brings the colors of your room together, add a couple of fat LED candles in mercury glass for ambiance, and even some textural dried flowers like those large, white pods in a beautiful glass vase. With a shelf you can change things out seasonally.
Lainey Stern
12 years ago
Also I think it should be an odd number of them
evikkig21
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for the idea Terri. I originally had shelves in that area and took them down. I do however, like the suggestion on switching up the things I put on it, I think its great! I am though, looking for something that involves pictures and art!
Thanks
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Thos. Baker
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
evikkig21 -- how about a dramatic piece of art? I don't know the colors in your room (bedding, accents, etc) so I'm just going on the color of your walls, but posting photos/ideas I think would be beautiful against your wall color.

The top two are from one of my favorite artists. If you like any of them, let me know and I'll post the names and titles.

Christi, on behalf of Thos. Baker
User
12 years ago
For easy and inexpensive "art", I have often picked up some scrapbook paper in 3 complementary patterns and mat and frame them in frames that work with your style. Fun, simple project with a lot of punch.
saratogaswizzlestick
12 years ago
I think art would be a much better choice. I am not a fan of word signs, they always look like clutter to me.
stuntchick
12 years ago
can't tell but i think they should be moved over on the wall. See if you can find some assortment of mirrors to put into this collage .you might like it better. it won't look like chatter and each saying will be on it's own.
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Howard Hanna Real Estate
12 years ago
I agree about switching out some of the plaques with phrases with some photos or other pics. Too many words. Also, it's all too close to the window frame. Good luck!