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jennifer_baker68

Is this painting too large?

Jennifer Baker
hace 8 años

What do you think about the size of this painting for the room? Is it too big?

There will eventually be a large beige Bokhara sitting under the furniture (fully under with all legs on), and then a small baby grand piano in front of the bay window. I feel like the painting is overwhelming and the rug and piano are just going to make it worse.

Here's a wide shot so you can see the wall between the hallway and living room is removed...please disregard the awkward beam!


Thoughts?

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    MARK SIDELL DESIGNS
    hace 8 años

    Hi Jennifer...love the room...love the art...don't love the art over the fireplace though. Classic case of "tail wagging dog". The fact that you are asking the question clearly says that your own sense is that it is at the very least "unbalanced"...which it is. In this case it's simple geometry and your own eye is telling you something's not quite correct. The colors contained in the art are not really that great a compliment to the beautiful pieces and arrangement that you have accomplished in this space either. In my opinion you should hunt down a better piece and let your own eye tell you whether it's right or not...my sense is that you know that this attempt didn't produce the right look. In any case have fun with it! If you enjoyed this commentary please feel free to click on my Pro link on the left and leave comments and don't forget to click on the "Follow" button. Have fun out there! Regards. M

    Comentarios (22)

    • PRO
      Patricia Colwell Consulting
      hace 8 años

      I think a rug with some colors from the painting would help balance it out

    • Jennifer Baker
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      I could move the painting in between the sconces if it's too ridiculous on the fireplace.

    • auntthelma
      hace 8 años

      I wondered if it would fit between the sconces.

      If you use the fireplace, you wouldn't want a valuable painting above it.

    • Jennifer Baker
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      Ha, it's not valuable so that's why it's there ;). I should have taped it off I guess. I just can't decide if it works or not.

    • PRO
      Sativa McGee Designs
      hace 8 años

      I think that more than size: the style of the painting doesn't fit the room.

      everything else is so clean and traditional- unless your area rug brings in some color to make it look more uniform.

      Jennifer Baker agradeció a Sativa McGee Designs
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      Sativa McGee Designs
      hace 8 años

      Or like this photo: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/29/0c/e2/290ce2618e741e63b8f1cdcfab2e7f6c.jpg

      Where they pull a color out of the artwork onto one of the chairs and give the art a reason to be apart of the room.

    • PRO
      BeverlyFLADeziner
      hace 8 años

      Painting is not too large. I agree a rug would help & a few decorative pillows on the sofa. Center coffee table on fireplace.

    • PRO
      Hunt Studio Design
      hace 8 años

      Ugg, so subjective eh?? Lovely room too. Personally I love the painting and the size of it right where it is. In terms of an area rug, you can still use a neutral color if thats your jam, just add some cushions with color. The thing about a persian type area rug is that it will make the room look super traditional, if thats your goal do it but if you want a less trad look use a wool sisal or geometric print on the carpet....just my 2 cents.

    • decoenthusiaste
      hace 8 años
      Última modificación: hace 8 años

      I prefer art above a mantel to be no wider than the firebox opening for balance. Try it between the sconces with the center point of the art 5' above the floor. If you put it above any furniture, the furniture should be 25% wider than the art, and hang with bottom frame 5" above the furniture.

    • PRO
      RugKnots | Area Rugs
      hace 8 años

      Love you space! Very refreshing to see a room with a tv these days! So I think your art is sized perfectly and all you need is a rug.

      Here are a few options:

      Jennifer Baker agradeció a RugKnots | Area Rugs
    • Jennifer Baker
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      OMG, thank you RugKnots! That is really helpful.


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      Shannon Gedey, AIA, LEED BD+C
      hace 8 años

      Painting is the wrong size because it is so-close-but-not-quite-the-same-as the fireplace size. It gives the impression that you tried to match the fireplace but missed the mark. A smaller painting, or even something less square (maybe a shapely vase with big leafy blooms) would give you the same color effect without competing visually.

    • PRO
      RugKnots | Area Rugs
      hace 8 años

      I just realized you said that there will be a Bokhara under the couches. Do you already have the Bokhara?

    • Jennifer Baker
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      Okay, I think I'll just hang it between the sconces and see what I think. A little hole in the wall won't hurt much!

      And I think you guys are right about bringing the colors in elsewhere to see if I can get it to make more sense in the room. I let my husband pick the painting but I've chosen everything else, so that's where the disconnect is coming from...though I do like traditional rooms with modern art so I was hoping it would work.

    • Jennifer Baker
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      RugKnots, a Bokhara has been ordered so we'll see how it goes.

    • PRO
      RugKnots | Area Rugs
      hace 8 años

      I'm excited to see! Bokharas are wonderful!

    • Jennifer Baker
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      RugKnots, I know what you mean! I was disappointed I couldn't find more photos of them in actual usage online.

    • Sally Forth
      hace 8 años

      I like the picture above the fireplace and think the size is fine. A room that's letter-perfect is boring. Your room has pizazz.

    • Jennifer Baker
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      You know....since it's not a precious painting, I could consider cutting it down...

      Is that sacrilege?

    • PRO
      RugKnots | Area Rugs
      hace 8 años
      Última modificación: hace 8 años

      This is what one of our Bokharas looks like...You'll definitely need some more color in your space with pillows or some accents on the coffee table

      Jennifer Baker agradeció a RugKnots | Area Rugs
    • PRO
      Sativa McGee Designs
      hace 8 años

      Before cutting it-try rotating it and leaning it against the fireplace wall. With the blue up near the ceiling.

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