Do you think this canvas is too small for the space???
by Mary
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I received my canvas and now I think it is too small for the space. It is 35 x 23. The wall is about 95" and the table is 48" I temporarily propped it on the chair so you could see.
What do you think? I love the picture and I don't want to frame it. Kirkland's actually has this print in a 54 x 30 but I haven't been able to find anything in between.
What do you think? I love the picture and I don't want to frame it. Kirkland's actually has this print in a 54 x 30 but I haven't been able to find anything in between.
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Yes, definitely too small. It is swallowed up by the space, and certainly doesn't stand out. If you love it, either put it on a smaller wall to scale, or, make a gallery wall with s group of art pieces/shelves. It looks like a very colorful painting, so you could pullthe colors out of it for ideas for other artwork in the grouping. And, yes, too low. It should be at eye level and above.
If you don't want to frame the canvas but want the look of a framed piece, you might think about buying a large empty frame or you could make one from molding if you're handy, Hang the frame and center the canvas in the middle of it. The wall color will look like matting and It will give the appearance of a framed and matted canvas with less expense.
It is too lonesome. It needs more objects that fill in some of the blank wall. You could buy more unframed art for a pleasant collage with it as the center.
lynne.
Yes it's too small. But the reason is the colour on the walls. Use a lighter colour at the sides. You have made the room looked boxed in because you have chosen the same colour on all walls. Change the colour. Another way is to paint a light Rectangle about 20cm wider than the art work. Then rehang it in the middle.
After the holiday rush is over, take the canvas, room measurements and some photos of the area to a framer and ask their advice. Don't forget that Michael's does framing (good work by the the way) and see what they suggest. I always feel comfortable asking a professional's opinion before making a mistake I will regret. An interior designer could also give you some insight as to what to do with the wall and the room. Some designers are reasonable and can assist with colors and furniture placement. (Get one by referrals). Have you considered a nice wallpaper or painted border at the top, or crown molding with a border underneath? Take those placemats off the table and replace with a nice centerpiece and/or runner that pick up the final color(s) you choose for the room.
NOW you are ready hang your painting.......Yes! Center it....If you like add more art in the MODERN look in frames or MIRRORS & or simply flank the painting with wall sconces silver or rustic, vintage sconces and place large sized electronic candles inside...........The shelf can hold anything that pleases you........Statues, silver, glass and beautiful semi precious stones......Amethyst, moon stones, and more candle holders made from "cement" holding candles..........Check this out on DIY projects...It's easy Peasy......Locate plate "chargers" from thrift shop and spray them antique silver.....NO Table runners! A beautiful wire, glass, metal container center piece to which you add soft silk pastel flowers same colors as in your painting and moss for filler............Keep all linens neutral and linen like.......
Down the road, my only other suggestion would be to add a generous sized rug under the dining table.......A tight weave, easily cleanable in a soft color...Neutral............The end....Be sure to invite me over when you're ready! HUGS, Linda
Does look a little too small, but the width taking up a third of the wall seems reasonable once it is hung a little higher. I think it blends with the wall too much so painting a rectangle would serve as a border. The high back chair does detract. Perhaps a chair cover would work.
Yes to small. Find another wall that you can still see the canvas to enjoy it since it's obvious that you love it.
I am an artist & former ED for a gallery. I also do not like most traditional frames. Oneartstart refers to mounting your canvas on a wood panel you can paint in a color you like. I have also done that using generous margins on sheet-metal as well, flat to the wall. Here's how the wide mat would set off your painting. The modern touch is to try to mount as flat as possible: Canvas to surface, mat to wall.
If you think its to small add a wide frame. I have dumpster dive for frames neighbors put out or us leftover wood trim from home projects
just saw the above result...love it
Yes, the illustrated 54x30 does appear better, easy solution, buy trim and miter it to the size you need, and hang around the picture, paint the wall around the picture to appear like a mat. Or paint cardboard, or decoupage or wallpaper it, behind the frame.
Yes, the added frame makes all the difference. Looks great!
A Large Ornate Mirror would be better to give the room the allusion of being Bigger.
Yes. Make your own using painter cloth and adhere it to a frame that you pick the exact size of. Many people use colorful shower curtains and frame then. Looks great and works even better in a humid area.
It is a perfect place to put a mural.
Hi Mary, not at all, in fact if you wanted it allows you to add a bit more. It all comes down to personal taste.
Yes, it is too small. You could add other artwork to the wall to fill the space.
Yes way too small. Perhaps a large clock that can be mounted directly on the wall (the hands and numbers only). The kits allow you to be able to be able to customise the size of the clock to a certain extent.
Anyway I love stuff that does double duty. These kits look great on the wall and are functional at the same time.