STYLE FILES: Wonderous Walls

Brock Designs, Portland OR. Interior Design Company

Nothing says dull more than blank walls but it is so common that people hesitate when hanging artwork and family photos. How high? How low? Do the frames have to match? Soon, the artwork and family portraits are put in a closet or set aside for “another” day and voila you are left with vast walls just dying to be adorned.  So today, I’ve gathered together some truly inspiring art and photos walls! They are striking, original and creative! Enjoy!

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Maybe you are not one for hanging photos…no problem use shelves instead! I love how this is like a library of images.

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Don’t be afraid to mix in other objects in your display. Sculptural elements add interest and texture.

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No need for frames! Cluster similar snapshots together like this to make a real impact!

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You don’t need expensive art to decorate your walls either! String up some twine and clip pretty postcards, magazine pages and other lovelies to your wall. This is wonderful as an installation above your work area. Just make sure it is full of inspiration…not receipts.

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This is a wonderful wall and inexpensive to create. Using printed wallpaper or wrapping paper and inexpensive frames this look makes a real statement!

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Another fun and thrifty way to create art for your walls – use pretty paper scraps and adhere them to craft plaques, which can be found at your local craft stores. For diy instructions go here.

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Fill an entire wall with images for a dramatic gallery feel! The equal spacing makes the wall feel unified.

Okay, so are you feeling inspired? Think outside the box and don’t be afraid to tackle your own walls!

For even more ideas visit my Pinterest board here.

Have a fabulous day!

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 P.S. Check back in on Thursday for DIY tips on hanging photos and artwork!

 

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HOME TOURS: Ski Lodge in Big Sky

Hello there! Hope your weekend was lovely. Since I shared my DIY holiday gift idea on Friday we missed our Friday House Tour, so I figured I would post it today. Are you ready to see a gorgeous ski lodge in beautiful Big Sky country? Come on, let’s go…

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ray booth ed12 2011 04 HOME TOURS: Ski Lodge in Big SkyWhat a beautiful kitchen with views of a tree covered hillside! Wonderful use of materials here, playing light off dark with stripes of color seen in the rugs. Some of my favorite appliance brands too including a Sub-Zero fridge and Asko dishwasher.

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ray booth ed12 2011 06 HOME TOURS: Ski Lodge in Big SkyThe bathroom is perfectly refined but still luxurious with a fabulous tub from Waterworks and a decadent fireplace.  Now – that’s how you defrost after a day on the mountain!

Wouldn’t you love to spend a winter getaway in this home?
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All images via here and photography by Pieter Estersohn.

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COLOR PALETTES: DESIGN SEEDS

Still stuck on the colors from yesterday’s post, I wanted to share with you a fabulous resource for finding color inspiration – Design Seeds.

This ingenious, simple and beautiful website daily creates color palettes pulled from photography. Often nature inspired, these lovely swatches can be just the jump-start you need when designing a new space! A solid color palette that you LOVE gives you the blueprint to your decorating and can be a guide to selecting just the right items for your room. Check out these rich, warm palettes for Fall…

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Visit Design Seeds to peruse an endless stream of gorgeous combinations!

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