Last year a few children's bedrooms with paint by number murals made their rounds around the web with a mixed reception. Some people appreciated the kitsch factor while others screamed "tacky!" Here's a nursery that used this painting style on a smaller scale for comparison.
The nursery was designed by Shirley Meisels who chose to contrast the homey paintings against a bright green wall. It's not for everyone, but I think it's fun and balances out an otherwise modern nursery.
House of Fifty's latest issue profiles Meisels who pays special attention to thoughtful art groupings and placements in her work.
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hm no not for me, although a quirky frame can do a lot for it.
cute and fun.
I actually kind of like the paintings in the photo above, I'm just not a huge fan of that green wall. I think this could be a fun project for a vintage-style nursery.
This brought a chuckle. I remember these as a kid and you see them at thrift stores all the time. I think they are fun. I think I'd paint the frames out in primary colors.
Positively delightful!
I think the frames in red or white would make them stand out more, but otherwise a neat way to decorate a nursery.
I love 'em! I have some my great grandfather painted (and signed on the back) in our guest room. You can see em here:
http://thenestinggame.com/2011/11/04/nest-tour-moody-glam-room-revealed/
(They're about halfway through the post.)
Cute! Brings back good memories.
I plan on using a couple of smaller paint by numbers in our baby's nursery that I'm currently planning. I think they are the perfect style for a kiddo's room, and perfect if you want to add an old-school vibe.
They're...I don't know. I think they could be kitschy in a cute way, but I probably wouldn't go for horse prints. It's hard to say, since I can't look at that green wall for long enough.
I actually love this. I used to have a wall of this color green in my bedroom, my son's crib is just like that one, and the paint-by-numbers were one of my favorite things as a kid. I was just thinking of getting some for my daughter! I agree with others, though, about painting those frames.
I don't really have an opinion on the paintings (sorry!), but I kinda love that ceiling light fixture... anyone know where it's from?
I have collected a few of these over the years, and they all have the same frames (as each other, and as the ones in the OP) - it must be the frame that came in the kit. I like them, but yeah, not so much with that green.
AT suggestion for a thumbs up thumbs down button??
I love these and would give thumbs up. I also loved the large pbn murals! And the link above in the comment section is great!