Monday, February 11, 2013

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Leaving too many walls in your home bare is like sending your child out into the streets naked. We all need a little accessorizing to feel pretty, and walls are no different.
Eek - I'm naked! Help!
Photo courtesy of fellow blogger Probably Not Martha

 I'm not suggesting you crowd every available inch with a photo, frame or collection, but an artful installment of these items can make a great, eye-catching element of your home. I was recently inspired by a beveled mirror collection from Grandin Road, and along with that, I found some interesting examples of wall groupings.
A nightmare on a bad hair day but a great way to
use light & reflections to open up a space.
Photo courtesy of Grandin Road
Empty frames add interest when the background is bold.
Otherwise, frame a swatch of wallpaper, fabric or paper
with a bold print.
Because dogs are always in style. Woof!
Photo courtesy of Ballard Designs

 Retailers like Grandin Road and Ballard Designs offer lots of options here, but keep your eyes peeled for vintage frames and prints on sites like Etsy and Ebay as well as local auctions or antique stores. It's likely you can score something just as chic on the cheap.
How great is this empty frame with photos on a
mini-clothesline? Super simple. I'm surveying walls in
my house to make one of these.
Deck the walls with what matters to you, whether that be photos of loved ones, art, mirrors or vintage frames. It's like giving your wall a new wardrobe. And don't you feel better when you're wearing something fabulous?
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2 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Nate-- help me with this eternal dilemma... how high should pictures be hung on a wall if not part of a collection?

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  2. Fellow Does FabFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Hi, Gail - well, as usual...it depends. Speaking broadly, I'd start by measuring 60 to 65 inches from the floor and place the MIDDLE of the picture there. You'll want the picture to be at eye-level height for most folks.

    If you want a "dry run" before you start putting nails in the wall, trace the outside of the frame on a large piece of paper or cardboard, cut it out and gently attach it to the wall with tape, putty or a small tack and step back. Does it look right?

    This DIY site has some good tips for hanging frames, too:
    http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/tips-for-hanging-pictures/index.html

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