Objects de’ Art…….Artfully Displayed On The Walls

Art and mirrors are not the only thing that can be displayed on a wall.  If it’s an object, whether it be old, new, a family heirloom, large, small, asymmetrical, symmetrical, flat or three dimensional, more than likely it can be hung on the wall to create a an interesting element to a space.

Nautical: from ships, to sails to sea (coral).
Phoebe Howard

Phoebe Howard 

Kay Douglass beach home Coastal Living

Hung in a series, everyday items create a graphic focal point on an architecture-free wall,” Kay says. “When I am shopping for wall art, I’m initially drawn to the shape of an object, but I also look for woven textures and pay attention to the object’s former life.” Baskets, oars, and even hayforks the designer is also drawn to old shutters and wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.R. Gambrel

Objects add interest and can be displayed in bedrooms, foyers, stairways, kitchens, barns, living rooms, powder rooms, nurseries, porches or anywhere there is a vertical space to which to hang something.

Found Objects: Eric Cohler
S.R. Gambrel

 Phoebe Howard 

Antlers:

                              Image source Nest Egg                                                                       Phoebe Howard

In The Barn & Barn Implements
  Erin Martin Design in a party barn…..how fun.

Coastal Living

 Architectural Treasures: a great way to give some interest to a room that is lacking in architectural detailing. Brooke Giannetti of Velvet & Linen added a beautiful  Italian wood piece above the bed.

                                         Coastal Living                                                                           Windsor Smith

Brooke Giannetti hung old doors with vintage paintings.

Plates:

                          Phoebe Howard                                                                        Martha Stewart

 

 

 

 

 

Ready-made ceiling rosettes are lightweight and easy to hang.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hats & Masks:

Erin Martin Design

Unique elements for display can be found in many places such as Etsy, 1st dibs, antique stores, your closet, your mother’s closet, galleries, markets and more….let your imagination go wild.  Repurposing items is also a great way to recycle.

1stDibs: China 19th Century  Black lacquered contemplation panels with marble inserts

Which ideas inspired you to take a look at something you have in a different way in where you might want to display it on a wall?  What is it and where shall you hang it?