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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Let’s Decorate ~ Help Me Choose

I’m up to the part in my living room redo where I want to hang some artwork over the sofa.  I have two options and I’m trying to work with what I’ve got.  Here is what it looks like currently.  I appreciate objective opinions, so I’d like to hear what you think about these two options.

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It obviously needs something between the sofa and the decorative grille.  Option number 1 is the picture whose frame I repainted black over the Summer.  Here is how that looks.

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Option number 2 is the canvas panels I did with the outdoor mat.  There are three of them and here is how they would look.

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Okay, which do you like better?  I have in my mind which one I think looks better, but I’d like to hear what others think.

44 comments:

  1. Kathy, This room is already coming together so nicely! I like the canvases because of the size. The art is pretty and I like that it offers color but I think there needs to be a mate with it for proportion and size. Both are good choices! I hope that this helps you!

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  2. I love the three panels the best. The one small painting seems to be just a little too small. The three panels are just lovely with the grill topper. Hugs, Marty

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  3. My vote is for the art you did with the outdoor mat (which btw looks great!). It just makes it look a little more happening and it balances nice with your sofa. Enjoy decorating. It'll be fun to see which one you choose.

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  4. My vote is for the canvas panels. The picture seems like it might just be too small for the space above the sofa.

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  5. I like the 3 panels.. they really add some UMMPH to that wall.. Coming along great~!
    if you ever want to try something on a wall before you purchase it- email me a pic of the wall and the item and I'll do a mock up for you.. Then you can see the item in place before spending any money.. just saying for future reference.

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  6. The three panels provide the right amount of balance. Looking good.

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  7. My vote is for the three panels. The are more in proportion with the width of the sofa and make a better statement in the room.

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  8. I really love the three panels. They seem to balance out the grill above and the couch below. By the way, I love visiting your blog!

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  9. It is looking so good! I like the 3 canvases better. I think they pop more, and that they fill the space better. Just my humble opinion.
    teri

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  10. Hi Kathy,

    I agree with everybody else...the three panels. Looking forward to see what you decide.

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  11. The 3 panels for sure! The single picture is pretty, but it looks lonely in that big space!

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  12. Count me in with the majority! The canvas trio fills the space much better. The print is verrry pretty, just not in that location.

    I think it would look better in my house :)

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  13. I agree with the other comments above. Definitely the three panels. They make a nice statement. You did a great job on them!

    ~ Tracy

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  14. I also vote for the 3 canvas panels. They are so fun and interesting, and very dramatic. I think they bring a very lively feel to the room.

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  15. I would go with the three panels. They are more in scale with your sofa and add more interest.

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  16. love the look of the three panels!
    very classy! :)

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  17. My vote is for the 3 panels! It looks so good!

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  18. Definitely the three panels! But you already knew that ;)

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  19. Definitely those three panels! Those are gorgeous and really make a dominant statement.

    Love that sofa. It looks so squishy and comfy.

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  20. Looks like you've got your answer! Another vote for the 3 panels.

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  21. Most definitely the 3 panels they make the color pop off the walls as well as bring the canvas pictures out. Gives good contrast and balance.

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  22. Absolutely agree with the panels as the right fit. I think they will help to ground the smaller items on display beside your sofa, as well. I thought the project with the mats was brilliant when I first saw it, and now you have the perfect place to mount those canvases!

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  23. I like the scale of the panels better for that position on your wall, but prefer the sweetness of the botanical print. Any way to pair the print with a few other pretty items to fill the space a little more?

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  24. The canvas panels are fabulous Kathy! :)

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  25. Annnd, another vote for the 3 canvas panels ... love how they bounce off of your beautiful white sofa, too !! -Becca

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  26. The panels definitely give you the scale you need. Also very dramatic color.
    Love
    Vanessa

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  27. I answered 2 but without the grill. I love the grill but it is to small for the 3 panels. mishelle

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  28. My vote is for the canvas panels -- I tend to prefer larger artwork behind a sofa.

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  29. I like option 2 the best but feel that the scroll piece needs to be longer also.

    Either way I think your home is beautiful.

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  30. I love, love, love option number 2 kathy! I'm so excited for you...that is going to look fabulous!! Curious, how much did those 3 panels cost? I have to do this project.

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  31. I love the canvas panels, but I don't think you could go wrong with either one!

    This room is looking so good!!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  32. The three panels...love them! The art picture is beautiful too but I would put that on a smaller piece of wall space.

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  33. My '3' cents: Many groupings always look better in 'threes'. Of course the 3 panels. Maybe bring the flourish closer to the panels and raise the panels above the pillows on your sofa? It's all coming together beautifully!

    Linda

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  34. The 3 panals are better scaled for the wall and sofa...it looks wonderful, Kathy! ~Liz

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  35. The three black panels! Looks great!!

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  36. I love the look of the panels. The framed pic just seems too small for that space.

    What a lovely room!

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  37. definitely the three panels. The drama and size make so much more of a statement. Do you think the other piece is too small and maybe feels lost?

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  38. Not sure if I'm too late to vote, but I think the three panels would be great there!

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy