I love large-scale art in my small home. It seems to make my tiny rooms feel grand. When I saw photos of this Garden Getaway, I was immediately smitten in a big way.
In small spaces we've heard less is more, but much more — when applied to size and scale — can work, too. Don't underestimate the power of overstatement. Many times a large piece of art or an oversized piece of furniture can add the interest that your space needs without the clutter — which is often the kiss of death in small spaces.
Last year, I enlarged a favorite photo to poster size and it's my favorite piece of art in my home. It also allows me to have one large statement piece that is personal and didn't cost me a fortune. I also have a pair of giant galvanized letters from my wedding day that I move around my house whenever I need a visual refreshening.
My latest idea is to to let my toddler run all over a large canvas with painted feet at free will — in my hand-picked colors of course — for a silly art piece for our entry.
Check out the original Garden Getaway post: At Home in Arkansas | Garden Getaway via House of Turquoise.
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Images: At Home in Arkansas | Garden Getaway via House of Turquoise
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I became the director of a fine arts festival in 2004, and if I'd known I'd have 70-ish $400 paintings seven years later, I would have instead spent $3,000 each on ten. There was no way to predict such bounty at the time - and we treasure each work, knowing we're lucky to have (meaning, afford) it, and to be friends with many of the artists - but the time machine would bring me back with a tidy pile of kick-ass works of _size_. Save up some of your money and go big. Big.
That bath is charming.
The butterflies intrigued me. I am of the belief that big art really anchors a room. Once I save my pennies up I plan to purchase one of these artworks http://bit.ly/eG6DTI.
I love these butterfly prints. Beautiful! These really make a statement in such a simple bedroom.
darn... i meant bathroom! :)
This post gives rise to a long held question: how do I determine whether it's 'OK' for me to enlarge artwork that I did not create? For instance I have a commercially-produced card, at least 60 years old, of the silent film star Zasu Pitts eyes... just her eyes... and I'd love to scan/enlarge it to place over my bed. Is that OK? Or is that a violation of copyright? (not sure there is one but the question applies to any image I find, like, but just want to blow up to a larger size... and... I don't have the equipment so this would have to be commercially done).