Hallway picture gallery design

10 years ago

I am currently designing my stairway and could really, really do with some advice in placing pictures etc... I have attached what I am thinking, but could really do with some advice in regards to nearly there, completely wrong. The stair way is a straight wall. Thank you in advance of any help and advice

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Geneviève

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

Personally speaking I like the phrasing but not the stencil part ,in my opinion its easier to remove a decal then sanding and painting over a stencilled design . on top of that its easier to re position or move it elswhere when tired of it in a spot.

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Geneviève
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
You have a good assortment of things ,very cheerful indeed:)
you could go about this many ways ,I like what I see so far with what you have done .Here is an example of a Gallery look
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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
So you think I am doing it right then? I have done loads of research to try and get it right! Beautiful stairway there, ours is just straight though, no character, so trying to inject some!
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Geneviève
10 years ago
Yes you got what it takes to make a welcoming home ,here is another idea ,it comes together just like a puzzle would ,the only thing after words is the dusting of them all :))

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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
That is exactly the sort of look that I am looking for! How to get that effect lol just not sure if I am doing it right. Yes, that's the thing, all the dusting lol will be fun!
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Ok, so I have attempted, haven't got the look above. But really, really, really need people's opinions in regards to how it looks. The metal art above the stairs does need to be moved over slightly. Carpet should be down in the next two weeks, light brown. Please let me know what to do to make this look better. Think I have the idea right, just not quite working. Thank you very much :)
Geneviève
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
It looks good but you can add to them and try not to leave so much space in between them ,if you you look at the inspiration picture the space is very little. Can you move the table a little more to the centre ? It looks like you don;t have much space there . also if you could add a mirror on top of it .
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Geneviève
10 years ago
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Are you planning on changing the wall paper ?

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Geneviève
10 years ago
I don't know about you but I really like this for the landing

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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Yes, the table can be moved more central (it is actually a radiator cover, no radiator there, but helps break that wall up from being so bare), I like the idea above with the mirror, so I can heighten the mirror, remove the vase etc.. off the top of the cover and add some shelves for photos. You suggest bringing the pictures closer in on the hallway, and adding more in? Still got a lot of frames, so can try that :) I know something isn't working there, just am scared of over-crowding! Thank you for your comments, I shall attempt them and post pics :) only found this site, love it!!!!!! :)
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
The wallpaper no, keeping that.....
Geneviève
10 years ago
Can you paint the radiator cover black? It would give it more drama if it was black .
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
As you can tell, I am working on this now! So, I have moved them in a bit. The first picture is a picture of my headpiece I wore at my wedding, I am going to have it framed, then that will go in the space at the bottom. At the top, in the space, I am thinking I may buy a picture, tall one, to go there. I have moved the table over, and yes, the idea of painting it black, considering it! Some good suggestions, think it is coming together. Should I go higher i.e more pictures above the existing ones? Thanks again :)
Geneviève
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Looking good :)
Can you put your head piece in a shadow box with a nice fabric for background ? its such a lovely piece and needs to be cherished . Yes you can build the picture s up as long that you can reach them to dust them ,I have a mop with an extension on it sure helps a lot to dust higher up :)

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=shadow+box+wedding+head+piece&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=ED600F7347D8C647860ED8E8DD9A7130E7EA379D&selectedIndex=7
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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
What do you mean shadow box? There is a place near me that frames anything that you can think off. Which actually reminds me, I want to get my tenor recorder from my childhood framed!
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Just googling shadow box now
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Just seen it, yes, that is exactly what I am going to be doing, with both the headpiece and the recorder.
Nancy Travisinteriors
10 years ago
No writing on walls very 1990s.
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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
No writing on walls?
Geneviève
10 years ago
why not ?

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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
I have been thinking of stencilling something on the wall. Saw a picture the other day I really liked with stencilling.
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Instead of the long picture with phrasing which is what I was thinking, could do a wall phrase instead at the top of the stairs
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
something like this

http://litbimg7.rightinthebox.com/images/384x384/201310/gatinm1381540387475.jpg
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Genevieve thank you so much for everything! Really appreciated your input :)

Travisinteriors, you have given me more to think about there.

Thank you x
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Hi Genevieve, sorry, haven't been able to get to a computer, been hemming curtains for the past two nights when I have got in from work! Such a rock n roll lifestyle. I just wanted to say thank you for everything. It is coming together nicely. I am going to be ordering some word phrasing over the weekend, so hopefully will have that finished in the next week. Now to finish tying in the hallway! Hope you are well :)
Melissa E
10 years ago
I glanced through the other comments and I apologize if someone has already mentioned this- but I think your display would look more connected if all of the frames were the same color. You seem to have some white, some wood and some black. Make them all the same....you don't have to go out and buy new ones, just spray paint or stain the ones you have.
Melissa E
10 years ago
The words that you have too all seem to be a little different. Once you decide what finish you want you may need to paint some of your words too. :)
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Hmmm, I did wonder about the frames being different colours, but thought this added to it??? I have considered spray painting them. At the moment I have gone oil rubbed bronze mad spray painting! The words, at the bottom, home is grey and at the top, live and laugh are the same grey, the one in the middle, Home is where the hear lies is grey and white. Possibly the light there?
Geneviève
10 years ago
I'm happy to read that all is proceeding well and that new curtains are in the process of being
made , post a picture of them when you are done . Talk about a rock and roll world :)) I just came home from shopping and never in my entire life I had an experience like today ,this woman decided to pull out a bunch of different flier and compared prices one article at the time , it took forever . If this was a test I passed with flying colours , I rather sit here and share ideas . If all the frames would be of the same colour it would look much better .
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Lol sounds like fun! I am thinking of spray painting them grey, ties in the wall paper, but at the same time, thinking something just to throw it off keel a bit, if you know what I mean. Curtains are for bedroom, as we are currently doing this room as well. Nearly finished! And finally got round to taking up curtains in the living room, although living room has to be re-done. Have not been happy with the finish since we did it. But, it is passable, and other rooms need to take priority first! This is what happens when you move into a house that is a tip and have to do room by room. But I love decorating, just struggle with getting the look just right, hence loving the fact I have found this site :) Trying to tie the rest of the hallway in now, overall pleased with it, just think it could do with a few bits to make it look better. Hmmmmm, people with fliers, just walk on by, never get away from them lol
rosecottagehome
10 years ago
I think all your frames including your word phrase would look nice all spray painted black. You have done a nice job arranging them. The darker continuity of all the pictures would all tie together and also tie with your iron art over the stairwell. Just my opinion. Good luck with getting your new home the way you and your family will like it.
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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Cool, thank you :)
Geneviève
10 years ago
Small projects like these usually put the finishing touch that pleases us the most after all isn't it true that its the little things that counts:)
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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Yes, Genevieve, thank you for all your input, and everyone else! I have spent all day yesterday priming and painting frames. Stair well, apart from carpet, should all be completed today :) thank you again xx
rosecottagehome
10 years ago
candicenorth be sure to post your after pictures. We would love to see the fruits of all your hard work. Best of luck.
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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Hiya rosecottagehome - finished! Just need one more picture to go in at the space at bottom and top of stairs. thank you very much for everything :) x
User
10 years ago
Move your flight of birds to a different area, it is too much there. Would look lovely on a turquoise blue wall, on their own
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
And leave it bare? I like my birds :)
User
10 years ago
The thing about great art and music is the spaces are as important as the filled in bits.
candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
I like that :) all done now. Very happy with the result. Thank you :) Next room now lol
rosecottagehome
10 years ago
Very nice job candicenorth! I am glad you are happy with the changes you made. Did you find a new spot for your birds, as chookchook2 suggested. Now that all your pictures on the hallway wall take notice, it does look a bit busy with the birds. They might look nice on the wall at the top of your first landing, if you hadn't found a new home for them. If you do consider there, they should be all on their own. Enjoy your new home.
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candicenorth
Original Author
10 years ago
Currently they are on the top of the stairs still. We are completing the bedroom this weekend - more requests for casting a final eye over it once done if ok! I am going to be moving them into the bedroom and above the radiator in there. The wall there is completely bare, with nothing to go on, so should work quite nicely. Thank you for everything x
User
10 years ago
Be very careful with ladder or other on stairs, have someone else there always to hold it.