"Think of hallways as palate cleansers -- the sorbet that's served before diving in to the next course” Designer Barry Dixon's quote about hallways explains it well. The concept of keeping things neutral in a hallway doesn’t mean bland or lacking in personality. Hallways say a great deal about the taste and creativity at work in a house. Few are so grand they need to make a … [Read more...]
Master Bath Picture Wall
A collection of European etchings, on an bathroom picture wall, creates a relaxing atmosphere. I have this thing for vintage etchings, but not just any etching. It must have one or more of the following: a lake, stream or pond is a given. A bridge -- arched stone bridges are favorites -- and a structure with architectural interest. A few years ago, Jane gave a tour of our … [Read more...]
Informal Picture Wall
How I created an informal picture wall with 14 pieces for my daughter's new living room. Our youngest daughter bought a house over a year ago. Built in the mid-90's, it hasn't been updated. Needless to say, there has been a lot to do to bring it up-to-date while filling the wants and needs of a young adult, including a living room renovation with a picture wall as the focal … [Read more...]
Picture Wall Sets
Picture wall sets make an impact with their multiple rows and same size frames. After a picture wall set of six antique Alexandre Bivort prints in my dining room (I purchased them at auction last January), I began exploring what to do on the adjacent wall. I still haven’t decided but a glimpse of a dining room picture wall in a favorite TV show, The Good Wife, made me think of … [Read more...]