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Nov 15, 2011

high art

yesterday, while looking for something on the ikea website, i came across this image...
that literally made me stop and stare.
i love the art, placed super high on the walls:

what do you think about this look?
would you hang art this high?
do you have any pieces this high in your own home?
do tell...
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15 comments:

  1. Sharon@house58blog.comNovember 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I love it. Draws the eye up and fills the space without looking junky.

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  2. Matilda JoyceNovember 15, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I like it too. It looks curated more than designed.

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  3. Laura@happyroostNovember 15, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I think it works well in this space. The bookshelves keep the bottom portion of the wall weighted and since the pieces are small they don't feel top heavy. I think it would look pretty funny if the shelves weren't there :)

    Laura

    www.happyroost.blogspot.com

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  4. autumnNovember 15, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    i agree that it looks really great in this image...but you are right...it definitely needs something to balance it. if the shelves were not there, it would look odd!
    :)

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  5. Natalie MeesterNovember 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    great way to use every inch of space. I love it and it makes your eye travel up.

    natalie

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  6. Michelle @ Michelle Lee InteriorsNovember 15, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    This was my inspiration for my wall of shelves + gallery wall! My ceilings aren't quite as high, but I put my gallery wall above it and I'm in love! You can check out my reveal here:
    http://michelleleeinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/07/wall-o-shelves-and-gallery-wall-check.html

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  7. HeatherNovember 15, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    A couple of months ago I toured the home of Mary Carol Garrity, the founder of Nell Hill. She's pretty well-known as a decorator in the Midwest. Anyway, she's famous for hanging art HIGH, especially over doorways. It's a great look in rooms with tall ceilings and lots of built-ins.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    love art and I like when an installation features it in a different and unusual manner such as this image...I have had paintings in my kitchen for years and many people find that unusual but highly effective...
    wonderful post and idea...
    best,
    maureen

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  9. heather (love your space)November 15, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    love it! I think the pale frames and not too bold images are key, otherwise it would get really top heavy. Great use of otherwise negative space!

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  10. MaryNovember 15, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    You know I have high art (photos). Have you seen my bedroom?

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  11. Kellie CollisNovember 16, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    What a lovely space! Those artworks works so well in this divine space. Enjoy the beautiful day, Kellie xx

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  12. Day Old CoffeeNovember 16, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I never seen soemthing like this, but it's fantastic. I'm so tired of putting plants and jars etc on top of cabinets to fill the space. This is a lovely idea, and it keeps it clean and simple - not junky. LOVE.

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  13. Karen November 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Great solution for filling an empty space above bookshelves. When your ceilings are high that's always an issue.

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  14. CaraNovember 17, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    In my entry way I have a photo collection that spans the entire height and length of the walls and I get a ton of complimnents on it as people walk it :)

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  15. Floor LampsNovember 20, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    What a beautiful space! Those work of art will work so well in beautiful rooms.

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