Although a without wall art may be functional, it is hardly as aesthetically pleasing as it could be. Of course, you could hang a print that strikes your fancy or just goes with your decor, but why not do something more imaginative? By picking engaging artwork, you can make this a space where guests will want to linger.
Unexpected Art Pieces
Create wall art from everyday objects to give your dining room an eclectic and interesting feel. Purchase china from a flea market, or use pieces passed down to you from your mother or grandmother. Use plate hangers to attach the pieces to the wall or walls. Transform an old quilt into attention-getting wall decor by attaching curtain clips to it and suspending it from a drapery rod.
Canvas Photo Art
Transform your favorite photo into an elegant piece of dining room art by having it reprinted on canvas. Select a family, landscape or vacation photo. Have it enlarged and printed on canvas, giving the image a textural look. You can find this type of service online and at drugstores.
Vinyl Adhesive Art
Instead of hanging something on your wall, use vinyl-adhesive transfers to make art part of your wall. Select a saying that's appropriate for a dining room, such as, "Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting" -- Edmund Burke." Or amuse your diners with Stephen Colbert: "Hey yogurt, if you're so cultured, how come I never see you at the opera?" You can also use transfers to create geometric shapes on your walls, as well.
Groupings
Instead of just one piece of art, create an engaging display by crafting a paneled print design. Purchase complementary prints, and hang them close together along a dining room wall. Hang them in a row if the pieces are large, or create a grid design for smaller items. If you are skilled with the camera, take your own pictures, place them in identical frames, and group them on a wall.
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