Remember my kitchen? You can read all about how we removed the wallpaper, painted, added knobs and pulls and accessorized my New-ish Kitchen in the previous post here.
But something just wasn’t quite working for me. The island was demanding too much attention.
So I did what any sensible girl would do. I picked a can of black paint! (Note: I also placed the red lanterns from last year’s “use what you have porch design” to the top of the cabinets, which, according to my post “Ideas for that awkward space above your kitchen cabinets” may or may not be a good idea. lol)
It was very quick and easy project – I just picked up a quart of very black paint (with primer mixed in) and got started. I selected a semi gloss to balance it with the shiny black appliances and also to reflect light. Then the fun part – painting! I swear painting is therapy.
On the side of the island that has cabinets and drawers, I removed them (along with all hardware), lightly sanded them and painted two coats.
The entire project took less than one day, and I love how the island now plays nicely with the black appliances and are no longer trying to steal the attention!
Much more of a modern feel than the traditional oak.
Now I’m eyeing the rest of the cabinets – hmmmm – should I?
Do you have a wall you just don’t know what to do with? Large and/or odd shaped walls sections can be challenging to decorate.
Rather than search high and low for a piece of art to fit your exact space, why not create a unique collection of items with a custom arrangement of smaller pieces perfect for your awkward space? You’ll have much more flexibility with scale.
Because the pieces are smaller, you can fit them to what you need. You can go repetitive for a more contemporary feel, or create a vignette much like a flower designer would. It’s a great way to incorporate your own personality into your display.
I was inspired when I visited the Global Views showroom at the Las Vegas Winter Market. Yes, they have many beautiful things, but what stood out to me was how they arranged unique pieces on walls.
First, I want to show you how you can use repetitive sculptures on your wall. Great way to add a bit of whimsy, and create a great conversation piece!
Or, if these guys creep you out, how about some bowls, plates or mirrors artfully displayed?
Or, how about some flower power for color and splash?
If you want to get a bit more crazy, how about animal noses? I saw these at the Cyan showroom (but not sure where you can order them). Just find a nose you like and spray paint them any color you would like.
If you’re interested in learning more about these pieces (except for the animal noses), you can see wall art and sculptures at Global View’s website. But to purchase for yourself, you’ll need to find a retailer in your area. You can also follow them on Pinterest – many interesting items!
So if finding the right wall art has you climbing the walls, think outside the box and create a wall as unique as you are!
It’s that time of year! If you’re going to show your love, why not have some fun with it! I’m a huge fan of noncommittal wall art – and love WallCandyArts.com.
There is more than one way to dress up your walls; here are few of my mushy love favorites:
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While I visited many showrooms at the Las Vegas Market, I would have to say the GuildMaster showroom was one of my favorite because it has so many unique painted pieces. There is something for everyone – muted tones to bold colors, and unique reclaimed items you can use to embellish furniture pieces. So creative!
At the end of this post, I’ll show you where you can buy them, or – if these ideas stir your DIY instincts, I’ll share some “how to” tips with you!
First, let’s look at the neutral hued pieces.
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