Comments on: The “How To” of Hanging Wall Art

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:08:01 +0000

I’m struggling with art for my dining room. The room has a 10′ ceiling. There is judges paneling with a ledge that it 65″ high. The wall I’d like to place art on spans 8′ left to right. I prefer my art hung at eye level, but given the hieght of the paneling any art would be much higher. Art could be leaned against wall resting on the ledge. I would appreciate tips on scale and whether to hang (how high) or lean. Thx!

By: Ballard Designs

Ballard Designs — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:10:34 +0000

Dear Regina: Curved walls are very difficult to hang art work on – however you might want to consider painting the wall an accent color to make it stand out. There are also some canvases called Triptych – which is a set of 3 prints. If you could find one that is thin – meaning each print can hang on the curve without bowing – then it is another solution. Hanging groups of small pieces can also work – say a series of mirrors or plates – which can work very well. There is also a website with wall art decals that you may want to explore. It is called Dezignwithaz. It has many different designs that might work on your curved wall.
The Style Studio Team

By: Regina

Regina — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:49:42 +0000

Any suggestions for hanging art on a curved wall??

By: Ballard Designs

Ballard Designs — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:49:47 +0000

Terry: Try looking at some catalogs and magazines for ideas on night stands and dressers. Only by the pieces you love! You will find a wide variety of items – one of our favorites is our Antique Book Bundle tied with strings or maybe our Lighthouse Steps. Just remeber not to overload tabletops. Choose only what you love and you can’t miss!
The Style Studio Team

By: Ballard Designs

Ballard Designs — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:41:41 +0000

Sherry: Try to choose only the accessories that you love. If you are planning on a collection of roosters, try to keep them together rather than scattered throughout. Don’t think in terms of just prints, look for a fabric with small scale roosters, or a figurine rooster – maybe in Majolica. Keep things interesting and varied and you will create a wonderful Country French environment.
The Style Studio Team

By: Ballard Designs

Ballard Designs — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:33:49 +0000

Karen: Perhaps your walls look greenish due to the casting of the dark green carpet onto the wall. In order to lighten up the room, our suggestion is to put hardwood floors in a light maple or bamboo and choose a couple of samples of paint that you like. Paint a large enough square so that you can look at it in both the daytime and nightime to decide what color you are really comfortable with.
The Style Studio Team

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:03:08 +0000

Thank you SO MUCH for these excellent tips. Your web site just keeps getting better all the time!!!

By: karen marsack

karen marsack — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:24:36 +0000

I just love the looks in your catalog. I have to start from scratch…I have a large home that was built in the 60′s. A ranch with lower ceilings. the rooms are very dark and I want to repaint recarpet. The off white color on there now looks greenish. my old carpet is (was) a nice dark green. Any suggestions on how to light things up. (I have dogs)

By: Terry Kerney

Terry Kerney — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:19:07 +0000

My husband and I just finished having a house built after losing our original home in a fire. After 26 years of marriage, I find myself in the daunting task of decorating every room all at once. I’m not doing bad and all of the foundation furniture is in, but accessorizing is giving me migrains especially in the bedrooms. I have a country style home and need some ideas on what to put on the night stands and dressers besides the typical alarm clock and lamp. Please help with any decorating tips!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:05:42 +0000

Dear Ballard, I’m a huge fan of your entire catalogue. After each issue, I want to redecorate. My dilema is that have huge windows and very little walls, My walls are coffee( light brown)in living room, kitchen and dining and I love reds greens browns, cinnamon and black too. I am buying a chocolate sofa. I want to use pops of color with pillows and accents. I also love the french country roosters. How is the best way to blend with living room with out having too many rooster prints. I want my house to feel warm and welcome but not tacky.Help