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How do you feel about "Word Art?"

Emily H
hace 10 años
Instead of more traditional art, I see a lot of paintings and prints with words or phrases on them. Personally, I love them - might be my inner writer twisting my arm - but I'm curious how other people feel about them.

What do you think? (Photos encouraged if you have some!)

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  • bubblyjock
    hace 10 años
    Última modificación: hace 10 años
    I find them cheesy, on the whole, I'm sorry to say, although I agree with Terrace - many people obviously love them, as I see them time and again on Houzz and in stores.

    I think they must remind me of all the bossy signs on the school walls of my youth!

    The only one I *might* be persuaded to have would be from Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and the way he depicted the words themselves shows his wry sense of humour:

    http://www.huntsearch.gla.ac.uk/cgi-bin/foxweb/huntsearch_Mackintosh/DetailedResults.fwx?searchTerm=41518

    And I do have a soft spot for the "Keep Calm & Carry On" ones, but that's probably because the story behind it is so charming, and the shop in Alnwick, Northumberland, who rediscovered it, is charming, and I'm a sucker for handsome type-setting:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keep_Calm_and_Carry_On
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      Margo, you should add this to your "What I learned from Houzz" post :)

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      User
      hace 7 años

      NOT A FAN.

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    • Alisa
      hace 7 años

      would never put it in my house. prefer actual art.. never would hang family photos either.

    • heather y
      hace 7 años

      Ughh. It's not art. It's cheesy, dumb, un-original and all around just stupid. It drives me bonkers to see it anyone's home or even worse - designers using word art for their clients. The fact that a lot of people actually buy it seems even more ridiculous to me. I mean, I could think of any saying or word and do it myself. Why would one ever pay a so called "artist" to do this?


    • typeandrun
      hace 7 años
      Última modificación: hace 7 años

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      I have the stick on phrase: "Enjoy Life It's Delicious" in my kitchen and framed pics of my H and I sharing our wedding cake, and pics of each of our kids as babies eating their 1st b day cake, underneath it. I get a lot of unsolicited compliments so I assume it is not tacky. More importantly, I love it!

    • greenfish1234
      hace 7 años
      My darling niece keeps giving me these for Christmas, much to my dismay. A "cabin" sign for those who weren't quite sure where they were (works well enough in the kids' room there) and a dreaded "powder room" for my carefully designed room by that name. But the ones I absolutely hate the most are the ones that usually adorn a little shrine to wine. I love to tip one back like the next gal, but I certainly don't need to announce it to the world as if they didn't already know!! "A day without wine is like..." fill in the blank. Ugh. This is MY kind of "word art," for "powder rooms" only (ps hubs is a cop).
    • pdk920
      hace 7 años

      Not a fan of word art except antique signs or really unique pieces-- I have an embroidered sampler over the bed that my late husband's gr-mother made-- but typeandrun, I think your family gallery in the kitchen sounds charming and very suitable. I don't understand the dislike of family photos myself; they reflect our lives, they matter to us. Why not display and enjoy a few?

    • judrand05
      hace 6 años

      I love letters and words and numbers in art, sometimes combined with objects. But if it makes a statement, what it says is important because it says something about you too. Maybe a quote that holds great meaning for you would work well. My brother loves literature so he has the first sentence from James Joyce's "Ulysses" printed and hung on his wall. Maybe the first line of your favorite poem or just a fun grouping of brightly colored shapes and letters and numbers would make you feel good each time you look at it. Or select one black letter you think looks great and center it on a plain white background. Nothing more. Stunning and a conversation starter.

    • MCG G910
      hace 6 años

      I've read most of the replies but am still shaking my head at the idea that a home has "public areas" where family photos aren't to be displayed. Are we talking breast feeding photos or birth photos (because that makes sense)? Or does this mean any/all family photos? Such a head scratcher. LOL


      I don't love word art unless it's funny. For instance, this is going in our bathroom and if it doesn't make you laugh, you don't need to come for a second visit! :P (Edit to add, the Catholic kid in me changed this to "OMG, Becky!")




    • judrand05
      hace 6 años

      Mary Greve: Whaaat? "You don't need to come for a second visit?" Well, it sounds like: "the Catholic kid" in you was off duty when you expressed that nasty remark.

    • Irene Morresey
      hace 6 años
      I don't mind it, some are better than others.
    • sharayak
      hace 6 años

      Most of these examples are not art. They are just inputted letters, with no concern to any design principles. On the other hand, typographic art and design is one of my favourites to hang around the house.


      Here is a screen print my friend made:


      And stuff by Jon Cantino is on my walls for example:

    • MCG G910
      hace 6 años

      Judrand, apologies. I meant that to be funny, not rude. I do try to surround myself with people who have a great sense of humor though and everyone I know would laugh like a loon at that sign. No offense intended but I'll say a Hail Mary as a penance. :)

    • MCG G910
      hace 6 años

      I'll try to remember to save any and all humor for Twitter (once I actually learn how to use it! Maybe my kids will finally teach me!). Thanks for the suggestion and have a great weekend yourself. :)

    • AJ G
      hace 6 años

      Not a fan AT ALL! The more I see of it everywhere the more I dislike it.

    • User
      hace 6 años

      Well, someone keeps reviving this old thread. It is like deja vu all over again.

      MCG G910- You should have been around a few years ago when things were really humorous. Well, jurand would not have thought so, but, we managed to go around the naysayers;)

      Funny how things tend to repeat....

    • User
      hace 6 años

      Oh, and I have another change to my kitchen area, lol

    • MCG G910
      hace 6 años

      Margo, I love that pattern and appreciate anyone who can laugh. (Apparently all the effort I went through to end my post with a :P didn't convey my levity. Next time I will choose my characters with greater importance!)

    • AJ G
      hace 6 años

      I noticed after I responded how old the thread was. Maybe the thread will not go away because of this horrible trend that will not go away.

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      hace 6 años


    • V
      hace 6 años
      I think it can be overdone, however, sometimes it’s good to have reminders of the important things in life. I have a verse in my guest bathroom as a reminder that we are all beautiful the way we were created.

      I also have a picture of my son holding his nose above the toilet. Yes, it’s silly, but love the laughter it generates.

      Life is short. If the people you invite into your home are judging you by what you hang on your walls, then they aren’t really friends.
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      MCG G910, you would have had a blast joking around with us!
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    • doctornancy
      hace 6 años
      Última modificación: hace 6 años

      Fun to hear from all the familiar names again! Regarding the post, I'm not a fan of word art, though I confess I have quite a few pieces.... in my closet! They make me smile every time I go in there, they have messages that are meaningful to me. My favorite is a canvas wrap done in silver and bright pink glitter that says, "Dance to your own beat". I'm a dancer and I love that one!

    • User
      hace 6 años

      Hey doctornancy! This is quite fun having *oldtime* Houzzers pop up. A feel good kinda thing;)

      I bet you do a little dance now and then in that closet when you read those art words;))

    • Moxiemom
      hace 6 años
      My word art the is fridge pasted with love notes from the grands. Misspelled, colorful but they make me happy!!!! Don’t anyone try to tell me it’s tacky to tape them up or I’ll kick you out of my house!! I don’t use word art in my house, but I really understand that people find inspiration, or happiness, or humor In what they choose. Would I DO find to be ultra offensive is people wearing T-shirts or bumper stickers or whatever that are perverted or just plain mean that I have to explain to my grandkids. Like metal testicles hanging from the back of a truck.
      Or pictures of a cartoon character peeing on our president. Or a depiction of somebody giving the middle finger hand salute to a passing driver. Arrrrrgh.
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      LB Interiors
      hace 6 años

      Good to see you too Moxiemom!

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      LB Interiors
      hace 6 años
      Última modificación: hace 6 años

      I have 1 Word Art in my Guest Bathroom. The 'Love' plaque (it was originally 'gold') & was purchased for my daughter's wedding. I crackle painted it white. However, on short notice, it was not used in her wedding. The Wedding moved to Hawaii with only 9 of us. It was Great!

      This is a special momento for us! Since my daughter is an ASL (American Sign Language) teacher, the child sitting on the Love plaque was a gift and very special also. This child item is 'signing I Love You'.

      I think we need to decorate and display decor in our homes with the important things in our lives that say something about our personalities, and what means most to us, which makes us all unique.

      Word Art in my opinion is neither 'right or wrong' with decorating correctness nor should it be considered if it is on trend.

    • MCG G910
      hace 6 años

      Love all of these replies! I confess, I bought two tiny word art pieces this weekend for my kitchen. Once says "This is my happy place," which it is! And the second is the overdone (by said to me every night by my youngest), "Love you more!"

    • Lois Huneycutt
      hace 6 años

      I have a three word motivating phrase in my home office/craft room. I also have family photos in the hall in my entryway.

    • everdebz
      hace 6 años

      Haven't read but last comment - adding that at thrift store bought a saying that actually helps me when I notice it: Today is going to be a Great Day!

    • decoenthusiaste
      hace 6 años

      Most of them are "life lessons for the forgetful," IMO. Might be as helpful to label your toilet paper and toothbrush so you remember to use them (not necessarily simultaneously though.) Great to see all you "old Houzzers" back on here! Maybe Emily should put up a humor category so the fun and games can continue!

    • User
      hace 6 años

      Hi Decoenthusiaste, good to see you again as well. I for one would gobble up a humor category;))

      Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

    • decoenthusiaste
      hace 6 años

      I get the turkey joke, Margo! Hope you ate well today.

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      LB Interiors
      hace 6 años

      Hi Decoenthusiaste! Nice to see you! Happy Day after Thanksgiving to all!

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      FIFTH Element
      hace 3 años

      Picture says a thousand words. Oh wait!

    • Usuario de Houzz-197738023
      hace 2 años

      I love word art it’s speaks beautiful things that I can enjoy and looks wonderful with decor please people don’t throw this trend away because someone hates it I think they need to learn to enjoy this !!

    • kculbers
      hace 2 años

      When the Covid pandemic started, of course we couldn’t go out to a restaurant. I purchased a hand painted sign: “ The Gathering Place” and hung it in our living room. We nicknamed our living room: The Gathering Place, and joked about it being our restaurant, as we eat many meals there.

    • Rachel
      hace 2 años

      Not a fan at all from the day it started.


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