I wanted to share a little project that I did recently that I think made a BIG impact in our living room. This project was suuuper easy- it took about ten minutes. And if you have empty frames lying around the house, this project would cost you about $1!
Remember this vintage map of Paris when I shared my living room progress? Although the Ribba frame from Ikea is big, it didn't take up as much space on the wall as I wanted it to. Our living room is open to the second story of the house, so this wall needed something large and graphic to take up more visual space. Here's what it looked like before I changed out the art:
I've changed a few things since that picture (painted the coffee table, rearranged the chairs, added a bookshelf, changed the mantel decor, etc.) and I've been trying to incorporate some black into this room. So, I bought another Ribba frame, purchased two pieces of white poster board (fits like a glove in these frames!), and used some black craft paint and a foam brush and went to town. I was going for a mirrored/ symmetrical feel...something like Rorschach's famous ink blot tests. Here is the result!
I've had these black and white pillows from Ikea in my linen closet just waiting for a rainy day, and I thought they were a great addition to the couch.
The bold graphic and the contrasting paint color really makes a statement on such a big wall.
(Oh hey, dining room!)
I already had the paint and one of the frames, so this project cost me $26 ($25 for the other frame, and $1 for the poster board).
What do you think? Have you ever painted something abstract?
I'm kind of addicted. INK BLOT TESTS IN EVERY ROOM!
Ok, not really. Maybe.
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I LOVE the idea of DIY art! We bought a foreclosure too, in January! We've remodeled homes before, but man alive this one has been a beast. It's getting better and better, though. Can't wait to check out more on your blog.
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that's awesome. i love the switch ups you did in here, too, with the coffee table. it's odd that adding the black art and the black pillows, but making the coffee table NOT black, totally works. great space!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Isn't it funny how switching up a few things can have a huge impact? Although it gets a little confusing at times, haha.
DeleteWhere is your coffee table from? I love it!! The whole room looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Allison! It's from Garden Ridge, and I painted it gold. You can read more about that here: http://burlapandlaceblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/midas-touch.html
DeleteAwesome! I'm new to your blog, and love your style! I've been looking for a glass top coffee table with similar lines.. the ones I've found so far are crazy expensive.. might need to make a trip over to Garden Ridge today! :)
DeleteWelcome! So glad you found me :) I had the same problem...but I'm pretty sure this table was $60! Pretty good deal!
DeleteI love your living room! The ink blot artwork is awesome (I've always had a thing for art like this!) the couch, tv stand (from your other post) and coffee table super love! I think your living room is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Dria!
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