tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post253450422694374611..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Gallery Wall Obsessed.Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-36053381154630675132011-02-03T16:54:28.530-05:002011-02-03T16:54:28.530-05:00I have a gallery wall next to the TV (which sits i...I have a gallery wall next to the TV (which sits in the corner) in our family room and I love it. It is, however, distracting and I think having it around the TV would be super distracting. Now I don't mind letting my eyes wander over to the pics of my family and our travels...but my husband calls it "eye-clutter" and it not crazy about it :) <br />And there you have my 2 cents! <br />CarolineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-433221868458667222011-02-03T09:57:55.740-05:002011-02-03T09:57:55.740-05:00What about painting the wall behind the TV in a de...What about painting the wall behind the TV in a deep blue? I've noticed several gallery walls in dark colors. That way the TV wouldn't stand out so much and the art would pop more. They say dark colors make walls recede, which would be a benefit if true. I've also noticed several walls painted in a dark color on the bottom 1/3 and they look very nice. Also, I agree you need something more substantial-looking under the TV. Maybe a low wall of shallow bookcases.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749500195480824210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-4630693489741364872011-02-02T17:19:38.982-05:002011-02-02T17:19:38.982-05:00I really love our gallery wall, but I wish I would...I really love our gallery wall, but I wish I would have taken the time to paint all the frames the same color. I suppose I could always do that now, but I'm lazy. :-)<br /><br />I will say though that sometimes the haphazard placement of the photos (ie, not lined up) drives me bonkers. It makes me feel ADD because sometimes I want to just line 'em all up straight and proper like. <br /><br />There was a blogger whose name I'm forgetting that was recently featured in Sunset Magazine who did gallery walls in her entire foyer using gold frames. It looked stunning.casacaudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737547597204258314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-42844475853993251182011-02-02T01:54:25.348-05:002011-02-02T01:54:25.348-05:00P.S.) I remember, too, in an earlier post, that yo...P.S.) I remember, too, in an earlier post, that you said you really liked the piece beneath the TV . . . it's a great piece, but I'm thinking a lot of the draw is its color . . . think silvery gray, like driftwood . . .Annaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964274663555911996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-75102092499535238142011-02-02T01:52:54.732-05:002011-02-02T01:52:54.732-05:00Since I've been down with the flu since the be...Since I've been down with the flu since the beginning of last weekend, I've been power-reading your archives, and I must say that you've done a fantastic job on your renovation and decorating (and photography--I have my eye on those Krakow lions . . . they look so soft and contented). I've been mulling over your questions about the beach house, and as I was reading through the last of the archives leading up to this post, I read the Steal This Idea post detailing the faux zinc furniture from Freckled Laundry, and it hit me: THAT's what you need! You need a third color, something a little darker but still neutral, to do a little delineating. Specifically, I think some simple, wide frames given the faux zinc treatment would be fantastic. I'd love to see them put on the shell art above the sofas (I think you mentioned they were gallery-wrapped canvases, but they really need to stand out a leeetle more from the wall), but using the soft zinc finish on all of the frames for your gallery wall would have some seriously understated "ahhhh" factor. Still restful and relaxing, but it gives just the right accentuation to things you want seen, like a really great mascara does for eyes. You don't want it to scream I'VE BEEN PAINTED, HOW DO YOU DO???, but you want attention drawn nonetheless.<br /><br />If you want uber-cheap and simple frames, you could even DIY your own like these from Ana White: http://ana-white.com/2009/12/plans-barnwood-frames-1-and-10-minutes.html You could sub a 1x4 or 1x6 for the inner piece, making the frames more substantial, and use these flat <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202105584/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053" rel="nofollow">wood joiners</a> and glue to put it together (since I doubt you have a nail gun ;o).<br /><br />But whether you DIY the frames or not, you definitely need a third color in there . . . a deeper accent to lend some interest.<br /><br />As I'm typing, more ideas are coming. You could move the open gray shelves underneath the white-framed pieces to the left of the windows (since I agree with a previous commenter that it would be too busy to keep there if you go gallery on that wall), and add something solid and simple-lined that would allow the gallery to shine. Hmmm . . . you might want to play in Photoshop with this one, because I can think of all kinds of different pieces to go there, from a wide & chunky black cabinet to a creamy, glossy sandy or white one with turned feet.<br /><br />Hmmmm . . . What do you think?Annaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964274663555911996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-51605673824985818122011-02-01T17:10:04.597-05:002011-02-01T17:10:04.597-05:00Have you seen this post from Emily A Clark, http:/...Have you seen this post from Emily A Clark, http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2010/09/building-gallery-wall-around-your-tv.html. She did this same kind of thing. I read your post and remembered I had bookmarked her page. Hope it helps!Courtneyhttp://www.theworldaccordingtomommy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-45360895476672963202011-02-01T12:53:34.939-05:002011-02-01T12:53:34.939-05:00I love the idea of gallery walls, but don't th...I love the idea of gallery walls, but don't think I would use the TV wall for one - UNLESS you use large prints. I think a lot of small frames would be busy and distracting.Melissahttp://www.facebook.com/mirvin628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-7475265585131612292011-02-01T10:32:57.700-05:002011-02-01T10:32:57.700-05:00That is exactly what I want my walls to look like....That is exactly what I want my walls to look like. I just can't get things straight nor find matching frames like that. I die. I shall live vicariously though this post.Merehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230178195988083001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-58307916078951835452011-02-01T10:02:08.285-05:002011-02-01T10:02:08.285-05:00I'm obsessed with gallery walls too and have s...I'm obsessed with gallery walls too and have seen a few great examples of them surrounding a tv. It really helps to fill in the wall so that the tv doesn't just look like a big black rectangle on the wall. The ones I've seen have the photos arranged quite evenly on both sides to keep it looking streamlined and not busy. :)lisaroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201063720578870254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-9838015733984288722011-01-31T23:38:17.016-05:002011-01-31T23:38:17.016-05:00I've done just what you're looking for!
...I've done just what you're looking for! <br /><br />6 or 8 frames around the tv. I love it. The tv blends into the gallery, rather than making a black hole on the wall.<br /><br />See it here...<br />http://smalltownsquirrel.blogspot.com/2010/02/soo-overdue.htmlCrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15556551244613022506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10303548195460677592011-01-31T22:23:43.923-05:002011-01-31T22:23:43.923-05:00I once saw a gallery wall done with mirrors (diffe...I once saw a gallery wall done with mirrors (different shapes and sizes) to balance the television. It looked wonderful. Really de-emphasized the television.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-54327190105496803082011-01-31T22:08:49.695-05:002011-01-31T22:08:49.695-05:00Love gallery walls, have you considered doing it o...Love gallery walls, have you considered doing it on the wall to the right, above the sofa just to balance the black of the TV?<br /><br />I know whatever solution you come up with with work wonderfully! JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-75741792804453369052011-01-31T20:58:30.536-05:002011-01-31T20:58:30.536-05:00You husband needs to find more interesting tv if a...You husband needs to find more interesting tv if a gallery wall is too distracting!! :P Silly husbands.michellehttp://decorandthedog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-85907877689233624222011-01-31T19:17:03.377-05:002011-01-31T19:17:03.377-05:00I love gallery walls! Such a good idea. Can't ...I love gallery walls! Such a good idea. Can't wait to see what you come up with!Angelahttp://fixingitfancy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-48259802028582446812011-01-31T19:00:32.395-05:002011-01-31T19:00:32.395-05:00You might like this, I do! http://www.bhg.com/roo...You might like this, I do! http://www.bhg.com/rooms/living-room/makeovers/displays-and-collections/?page=5Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949688762258805255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-14583922819054657532011-01-31T18:44:37.532-05:002011-01-31T18:44:37.532-05:00I always like gallery walls around tv's. It m...I always like gallery walls around tv's. It makes the space a little bit more visually interesting.Hello Lover...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01412616468509644693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-24931705337483830432011-01-31T18:26:52.466-05:002011-01-31T18:26:52.466-05:00Big fan! I have these in every room of my house an...Big fan! I have these in every room of my house and my office at work. I love wall art and why limit what you want to show off?The Herlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05073334964888053061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-61780355148662702632011-01-31T18:19:26.586-05:002011-01-31T18:19:26.586-05:00Your Mr.'s fear was my same fear--that's w...Your Mr.'s fear was my same fear--that's why I went with the medallions. I do know that whatever you choose to do will be fabulous!Joihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456568792204310515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-14281755185888112312011-01-31T18:16:53.620-05:002011-01-31T18:16:53.620-05:00I just started a gallery wall in my foyer.
http:...I just started a gallery wall in my foyer. <br /><br />http://wendiandjason.blogspot.com/2011/01/foyer-makeover-ray-hartl-black-and.html<br /><br />I haven't posted the other walls in my foyer but they are covered in black and white photography.Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07666841561501857016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-45730121680986534942011-01-31T17:42:05.729-05:002011-01-31T17:42:05.729-05:00It's a healthy obsession. :-) Given the scale...It's a healthy obsession. :-) Given the scale of the room/wall, I think you may have to go for a smaller gallery perhaps with larger frames (less pieces, larger frames). Many small frames might compete too much with the large scale prints on the sofa wall. But hey, that's what newspaper mock-ups are for -- play around and I just know you'll make it work!Laura @ the shorehouse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442672928319257413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-65327473855746092952011-01-31T17:11:28.104-05:002011-01-31T17:11:28.104-05:00...not distracting at all..when watching televisio......not distracting at all..when watching television your eyes will focus only on the program...go for the gallery wall...it will be smashing...laneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11109724905824342409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81766952354881274012011-01-31T15:44:39.558-05:002011-01-31T15:44:39.558-05:00Love this idea. Don't worry about the TV - I t...Love this idea. Don't worry about the TV - I think it will be fine. I have a gallery wall (all black frames, all B&W family photos) in my entryway/stairway. I love looking at the photos each time I go up and down!Deanna (Silly Goose Farm)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10487494284909630705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-7269285134592254522011-01-31T15:41:38.470-05:002011-01-31T15:41:38.470-05:00I say distract away! I would love to see a gallery...I say distract away! I would love to see a gallery wall around a tv. I love nothing more than havinga tv blend into the background. The ONLY thing I miss about tube tvs is the way people would hide them. What is so much prettier about a flat screen that we feel they should be mounted as a center piece in the room! I am sure when the tv is on all eyes are on it, not the gallery around it.Cameron Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031742091643552457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69604161015927812392011-01-31T15:10:29.143-05:002011-01-31T15:10:29.143-05:00I think it will look nice. I was going to also me...I think it will look nice. I was going to also mention Emily A. Clark's, but I see that decoratingdame beat me to it. :)Nichole@40daysofhttp://www.40daysof.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-38135854398932252782011-01-31T14:44:07.873-05:002011-01-31T14:44:07.873-05:00I wouldn't do a gallery wall with the existing...I wouldn't do a gallery wall with the existing piece of furniture that is under the tv now. However I really do like Emily Clark's gallery wall. With that in mind, what if you used a more substantial piece of furniture such as a dresser or chest of some sort {I realize it can't be too deep} I would paint it a beautiful blue.....perhaps the throw pillow color. As you design your gallery I would add a few light blue mattes in the black frames. Black frames speak to the black tv Blue mattes speak to the chest or dresser equals nice cohesive color story. Good luck, I'm sure whatever you do will be beautiful.decoratingdamenoreply@blogger.com