I *LOVE* this idea! What a great use for your scraps and remnants!
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| Thanks to CraftStylish for the idea and picture! |
Showing posts with label wall decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wall decor. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
How to Make Wall Art with Vintage Fabric and Buttons - CraftStylish
How to Make Wall Art with Vintage Fabric and Buttons - CraftStylish
I *LOVE* this idea! What a great use for your scraps and remnants!
I *LOVE* this idea! What a great use for your scraps and remnants!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Cool Sticky Things!
Looking for some great ideas for your child or teenager's room? We have just gotten in some 
great new self-stick, 100% removable and re-positionable wall murals and wall art in all your child's favorite Disney and Nickelodeon characters. Choose from Buzz Lightyear, Dora and Diego, CARS, Disney Princesses, Hannah 
Montana and the Jonas Brothers, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tinkerbell, Pooh and oh so much more! And the great thing about it, is when you're child outgrows the Pooh Bear stage you can move them up to Spongebob and once they're too cool for kid stuff you can jazz it up with Jonas Brothers, Wizards of Waverly Place or Camp Rock. A 
new room is as easy as peeling on and peeling off.
Borders start at only $13.00 and we carry wall art, frame kits, decorating kits, mini murals, posters and wall murals. All the newest and coolest products for your home and space available, as always, on http://www.interiormall.com/. What can you come up with?
great new self-stick, 100% removable and re-positionable wall murals and wall art in all your child's favorite Disney and Nickelodeon characters. Choose from Buzz Lightyear, Dora and Diego, CARS, Disney Princesses, Hannah 
Montana and the Jonas Brothers, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tinkerbell, Pooh and oh so much more! And the great thing about it, is when you're child outgrows the Pooh Bear stage you can move them up to Spongebob and once they're too cool for kid stuff you can jazz it up with Jonas Brothers, Wizards of Waverly Place or Camp Rock. A 
new room is as easy as peeling on and peeling off.Borders start at only $13.00 and we carry wall art, frame kits, decorating kits, mini murals, posters and wall murals. All the newest and coolest products for your home and space available, as always, on http://www.interiormall.com/. What can you come up with?
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The Art of Artwork
Artwork is one of those decorating elements that if done correctly makes a room look amazing, however, done wrong it can REALLY make a room look cluttered and disorganized. Given that spring time is looming and many people will start thinking about changing up their homes I have compiled a list of Artwork Hanging To Dos. Just changing the artwork of a room can make a huge difference in the decor.
To Do #1: Make sure when hanging your artwork that the center point of the piece or grouping of pieces is eye level for the average person. It's not always possible but it is a good guideline to go by.
To Do #2: Art size should be related to wall size. You don't want a small piece for a large wall or a large piece for a small wall. Things need to be proportional.
Notice how in the photo the wall is more vertical than horizontal so they used a grouping of art pieces vertically to fill the space. A horizontal piece or grouping would not fill the height of the wall and make the space seem disproportional.
To Do #3: Check your colors. If you are wanting a room with calming qualities find artwork that has neutral tones and a serene picture. To add life to a room, use pieces that have bright colors and images. Typically an abstract does just the trick. Matting or framing the piece in a focal color of the room; for instance the color of a chair or window treatment really pulls all the elements of the room together.
To Do #4: Bigger is often better. One large painting keeps things simple and can also draw attention to a focal point of a room such as a fireplace or one large wall painted a specific color.
To Do #5: Art should fit furniture size. Generally speaking, art hanging over furniture should NOT be longer than the width of the furniture. Keep it to about 75% of the width of the furniture.
To Do #6: Hang your piece or pieces low. When hanging the artwork, the bottom of the frame or canvas (if the piece isn't framed) should sit within 4-8" of the top of the table. This is an especially good rule of thumb when hanging artwork in a children's room. You want to make the art eye level to the kids.
To Do #7: If your room is small and not very opened up, add a landscape to the area. It gives the impression of having a window which opens up the space. Horizontal lines also add width to a room and vertical lines add height. Just make sure not to use both horizontal lines and vertical lines in a room. You end up cluttering up the walls and making the room look just as small as BEFORE you hung anything!
To Do #8: Hang securely. Attach the pieces securely with picture hooks rated for the weight of the object. Keep in mind you want to make sure the artwork butts up snugly against the wall. If in doubt, ask the advice of your local hardware store.
To Do #1: Make sure when hanging your artwork that the center point of the piece or grouping of pieces is eye level for the average person. It's not always possible but it is a good guideline to go by.
To Do #2: Art size should be related to wall size. You don't want a small piece for a large wall or a large piece for a small wall. Things need to be proportional.
Notice how in the photo the wall is more vertical than horizontal so they used a grouping of art pieces vertically to fill the space. A horizontal piece or grouping would not fill the height of the wall and make the space seem disproportional.
To Do #3: Check your colors. If you are wanting a room with calming qualities find artwork that has neutral tones and a serene picture. To add life to a room, use pieces that have bright colors and images. Typically an abstract does just the trick. Matting or framing the piece in a focal color of the room; for instance the color of a chair or window treatment really pulls all the elements of the room together.
To Do #4: Bigger is often better. One large painting keeps things simple and can also draw attention to a focal point of a room such as a fireplace or one large wall painted a specific color.
To Do #5: Art should fit furniture size. Generally speaking, art hanging over furniture should NOT be longer than the width of the furniture. Keep it to about 75% of the width of the furniture.
To Do #6: Hang your piece or pieces low. When hanging the artwork, the bottom of the frame or canvas (if the piece isn't framed) should sit within 4-8" of the top of the table. This is an especially good rule of thumb when hanging artwork in a children's room. You want to make the art eye level to the kids.
To Do #7: If your room is small and not very opened up, add a landscape to the area. It gives the impression of having a window which opens up the space. Horizontal lines also add width to a room and vertical lines add height. Just make sure not to use both horizontal lines and vertical lines in a room. You end up cluttering up the walls and making the room look just as small as BEFORE you hung anything!
To Do #8: Hang securely. Attach the pieces securely with picture hooks rated for the weight of the object. Keep in mind you want to make sure the artwork butts up snugly against the wall. If in doubt, ask the advice of your local hardware store.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Things on Your Wall
Most of us probably have a favorite piece of art. For some of us, it is a photo frame, for others, it may be a lithograph or print of a famous work of art. For others, it may be a kindergarten masterpiece. We have started carrying these Marsha McCarthy prints that I have absolutely fallen in LOVE with! They are such interesting pieces! There are several different ones in this collection, but the "Birth" one is my favorite. (Click here for a bigger picture) I was always a big fan of the "Children of the Inner Light" series, which is similar. I think that these prints fit with almost any decor and make great gifts! To read more about Marsha McCarthy, click here.
Often a finishing element, artwork bring a room together, brings interest to the wall spaces, provides a focal point, and generally livens up the place. Artwork can liven up a space and make it feel like home. Art reveals a space's visual and emotional impact, and show off your own personality in a room.
Tip for the Day: Artwork should be hung so that the gazing point of the picture is about eye level for most people.
Stay tuned - tomorrow's post will talk about March Madness '08!!!
Often a finishing element, artwork bring a room together, brings interest to the wall spaces, provides a focal point, and generally livens up the place. Artwork can liven up a space and make it feel like home. Art reveals a space's visual and emotional impact, and show off your own personality in a room.
Tip for the Day: Artwork should be hung so that the gazing point of the picture is about eye level for most people.
Stay tuned - tomorrow's post will talk about March Madness '08!!!
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