Art Walls, Part 11
It’s that time again ….. today’s roundup of art walls is of the hodgepodge variety – a mix of media, styles, frames, everything. If I had to choose, I think this is my favorite type because even if they can get kind of chaotic, they are the most interesting.
Rita Koenig does this style better than anyone:
Yup, still not tired of looking at her apartment.
And last but not least:
I actually gasped when I turned to this page in Elle Decor a few months back. Did anyone else? I love how the art  covers the entire wall and follows the slope of the roof. That Jeré sculpture and the Barcelona chairs don’t hurt either!
You can find all of my prior art wall posts here.
(Photos: 1.Atelier Abigail Ahern 2.Hamilton Design Assoc. 3-4.Style at Home 5.Elle Decor)
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Plenty of art, but still well balanced and not restless
I like it. I like how the spacing and colors are balanced so that it doesn’t seem chaotic. I had the same reaction when I saw it in the magazine. I (still) have not hung one framed picture in my house since the last art wall was posted…but I think about it. Our bedroom has a ceiling similar to that in the Elle Decor photograph and I think it would look great if I hung pictures/art in that fashion…but I have to finish the kitchen first…
These are gorgeous. It’s fascinating to see people who can put together this look with so much style. It looks random but it’s not. You learn that when you either try to do it yourself or see someone who has done it badly. It’s an art!
AHH – I so agree about Rita’s apartment. Do you remember a few years ago when she had all those polaroids up in one big collage over the fireplace? even that was amazeballs. love to see her stuff change and style evolve.
just did a post on art that inspires me (not so much the art WALLS) but still relevant.
http://realhousewivesofpwcounty.blogspot.com/2011/08/feeling-inspired.html
Love these! The first one is saved on my computer, its just that good! Do you have an art wall going yet?
gorgeous! loved all of these – especially the textures and colors as much in the furnishings as in the art.
thx ally!
you and i are on the same wavelength today. i must scour your archives because you have so many great examples!
i love the way art walls like this look. i just need more art now!
I love the last image. I own an Art Gallery and so have walls that are always full of art displayed in much this way. Things are much simpler in my home though, might have to change it up these are quite the inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
My next project is an art wall in my dining room. I love your inspiration photos — it gives me the courage experiment and be bold.
Mixing art like this always looks so nice, I love the collected feeling.
Well, I didn’t gasp, but I did say, “Ooooo!” when I scrolled down to the last image. I think it’s the contrast and all of the deep blues that do it for me!
Camille
amazing how much these pictures can enhance a room. done delicately it needn’t look “busy”. definitely something to be approached with thought!