Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Multiple Choices

Certain types of art looks best when displayed in multiples. They make the strongest decorative impact in a group arrangements.
The highlight of this grouping is the identical frames and the vast amount of mirrors used.

Rarely will you see original art arranged in this manner, for it would be quite expensive. More reasonably priced prints however, make great multiples choices. Do you have any multiples in your castle?


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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    I'm in the process of doing a wall of multiples. I have a few of my b&w photography prints that are all framed in plain black frames with white mattes. I'm adding to them this week and hope to have a wall full of them by the weekend.

    I think a grouping makes a big impact - love the botanicals in the first photo!

    Lisa

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  2. Tales of WhimsyJune 10, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Interesting! I like it. However the good Lord knows I'd have the hardest time hanging them perfectly around each other at exactly the right distance.

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  3. DeannaJune 10, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Dear RSD101,
    Love the picture groupings.
    Really makes a statement!
    Appreciate you sharing this.
    Blessings,
    ~D~

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  4. Debra LeaJune 10, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    I'd like to do this somewhere... I REALLY love the prints in the first photo though, they are really GORGEOUS!
    -Debbie

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  5. Room Service ~ Decorating 101June 10, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    juju, it anit easy...lol

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  6. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopJune 10, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    I am so art deprived its not funny, I guess I just choose other things to hang on the wall,and think of them as artwork?!?! I do like the look of "mass" though...talk soon, Chrissy

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  7. From the Old InkWellJune 10, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Love the first photo. It almost looks like 3d wallpaper. I agree though, the thought of getting them hung straight is intimidating!

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  8. Laura @ 52 FLEAJune 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I have a 8 botanicals on one wall and black and white casual family pictures in black frames along the stairs at the lake. I confess, I like more than one of everything! :)

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  9. Linda in AZ *June 10, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    * Vicky, that 1st photo is D*I*V*I*N*E~~~ that it has a pet's dish on the floor, right underneath all that beauty, is ENDEARING, and shows that real people DO live there... that's always VERY nice, n' HEARTWARMING, to see!

    THANKS,
    Linda *
    (P.S. I can't imagine having a stove on the end, all by itself, with no counter surface to the right of it... seems sooo odd to me, doesn't it to you? But heavens, those pics A-R-E FAB!!!)

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  10. Room Service ~ Decorating 101June 10, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Hey, Linda, I did not even notice the stove with the art being such a focal!! But no, I would not want that either.

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  11. SuzannJune 10, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Great idea!

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  12. janetJune 10, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Good evening Vicky, how you doing? are you enjoying the nice weather and spending time outside. Im trying to find time to blog, but its a busy time for us but my addiction drags me to the blogs and sometimes late in the night...lol I love groupings, and i do plan to do one with a mixture of photos and some of my kids art from when they were young. I dread lining it all up and making sure its even. I already tend to put too many holes in the walls, pretty soon they will look like swiss cheese.
    hugs
    janet

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  13. TomarieJune 10, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    I want to LIVE in the second picture!! I love the mirrors...and everything else in that room!! :-) L~

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  14. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Have to agree with Tomarie, am loving the 2nd picture. Sasha

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  15. Boxwood TerraceJune 11, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    Gorgeous images and great ideas. Thanks for sharing. Deborah

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  16. mrsbenJune 11, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    I love the concept and the impact of mutiples!

    To address the task of layout and hanging them, I would be tempted to use paper templates and a laser level. Having them all the same size would also be a great advantage.

    Super examples Vicky and thanks for the inspiration. -Brenda-

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  17. Room Service ~ Decorating 101June 11, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Hey Brenda, thanks for the advice and I hope you are feeling better...

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  18. UnknownJune 11, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    I love them all, especially the kitchen. Now do you have any hints on how to hang that many pictures and get them all straight? I usually make a template but I also use my "3 nail rule." 3 holes in the wall for each pic. and if you STILL can't get it right go to plan B! Which hopefully never involves Hubby, because then you need an extra hour for all of his measuring and leveling and to hear him lecture you on how many holes you put in the wall! HAHA

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  19. mrsbenJune 11, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    You are welcome Vicky!

    Black and Decker have a great line of Laser Levels. (ie: Bullseye Auto Level with Anglepro. Attaches to the wall. Cost about $35.00 U.S. and well worth the investment.)

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  20. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJune 11, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Birds, in the living room, in a less symmetrical way, than shown in these photos. Ferns in the entry. Botanicals in the dining room.

    I love that wall, in the first photo! Perfection!

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  21. Room Service ~ Decorating 101June 11, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    good to see you sasha, hope you are feeling better!!xoxox

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  22. Porchlight InteriorsJune 11, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I just love grouping artwork like these lovely examples! Very inspiring! Tracey xx

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  23. Renae MooreJune 11, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    I like the multiples in the kitchen and the mirrors over the mantel (however very expensive). The only multiples I have is a grouping of Sid Dickens tiles...as I think of it, I need a few more!

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  24. savvycityfarmerJune 12, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    oh yeah ...
    I have three vintage mushroom sketches!!!!!

    You would want them ifin' you saw them!!

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