Help….subjects for art work in a kitchen?

2 years ago

Hi, I am going for a shell/ cream coloured kitchen with gold handles and gold/ grey/ cream worktop. It’s not a big space but I want to make a Statement with a gold industrial pendant light and an overlit picture above the hob.

I like abstract stuff / Van Gogh and Matisse. Hubbie likes life interest or rural scenes. What sort of subject is appropriate for a kitchen? I want to avid the obvious food posters and line drawings. I know the picture choice is subjective but can I go for a scenic story in a kitchen?

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CWD
2 years ago
Of course you can. You can hang whatever art you like wherever you like it. And it doesn't have to colour-match the rest of the room. For me, the shape, size, orientation and framing of the art are more important in styling a room than the actual art, in regards to how well it 'fits' into a room. But the art itself could be anything - that you both love.
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Juliet Docherty
2 years ago
I have art work and ceramics everywhere. I would just say that choosing colours that are calming by an artist whose work you love might be a way forward. Strong abstract shapes in beautiful colours could work well. Mattise, Emma Lwarenson and Breon O'Casey......
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morsenet
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2 years ago
So sorry, I forgot to thank you for your comments. I am attaching the artwork I am going for. I will use a light oak or white frame. The oak suits the picture but the white ties in more with the kitchen. I investigated getting the poster professionally framed with double mounts and a lovely frame but I think that may be overkill in a kitchen….the cost was certainly overkill!
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Sonia
2 years ago
Nice picture. I like the black frame. It will introduce a bit of contrast in your kitchen.
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