Wall Hangings to the Max

Here on AT, we see many examples of artwork arranged in clusters, and have tips for how to hang artwork in a grid. This North London house, however, takes wall hanging arrangement to the extreme, covering some entire walls with artwork. We're talking floor to ceiling...

This home, designed by Buschow Henley, has a particular abundance of gridded wall hangings in the kitchen/ dining space. What we love throughout the home is that the palette is neutral and the explosion of hangings is what gives the home color. If the home didn't provide such a sparse background, these hangings would be way too much. What do you think?

From The Modern Location.

Comments (12)

What a weird space. It's like a warehouse in some parts and a waiting room in others.

posted by K T G on October 28th 2008 at 11:46am
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I like it, but having this in my own home would drive me crazy! I'd constantly be adjusting the positions and tilts of the frames.

posted by eccentriffic on October 28th 2008 at 11:47am
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"If the home didn't provide such a sparse background, these hangings would be way too much."

On the contrary.

If this was a more traditional home with colorful walls, mouldings, textures and furnishings - these overly-plentiful displays wouldn't stand out like a sore thumb...

posted by bepsf on October 28th 2008 at 11:54am
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This is kind of an amazing combination of too sterile and yet too cluttered at the same time to a degree that I have never seen on this site. Ever.

posted by Curtis on October 28th 2008 at 12:08pm
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I keep wondering what is the purpose of that cabinet in window nook above the patio doors. Is it...decorative?

posted by wally3 on October 28th 2008 at 12:34pm
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I second Curtis' comment; this is astounding in its wackness.

posted by visualingual on October 28th 2008 at 1:27pm
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Too many dwarfed B&W and earthtone artworks around the TV and in the dining area ...to me this place is messy and STILL cold .

posted by Jennah on October 28th 2008 at 1:50pm
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I haven't seen this many wall hangings in one space, especially kitchen area! I really LIKE it , it appeals to me.

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posted by jenniferramos on October 28th 2008 at 3:16pm
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Key word: Extreme.

posted by Mrs.B on October 28th 2008 at 6:23pm
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All the glass on these frames will add up to a serious cleaning job. The whole place doesn't seem to gel.

posted by hrhprincessfiona on October 29th 2008 at 6:15am
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It ruins the space. Not a fan.

posted by gryt on October 29th 2008 at 6:23am
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So strange. The whole place makes me a little uncomfortable, especially the piece of furniture in the top photo that looks like it might fall out of the second-story nook.

posted by brittanykate on October 29th 2008 at 6:52am
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