I used to really love this grouping of geometric wall art at Crate and Barrel. Of course the C&B version is $420. Heck no. I’d DIY it with some pretty wallpaper and/or fabrics. We have a big blank wall in our living room – where the Christmas Stocking branch currently resides – and we’d like to eventually find a sweet original painting for it. But that could take a while.
But now I’m starting to think that this is a “look” that is on its way down to being tired and worn out, kind of like the zebra rug phase, or the starburst mirror. It feels a little typical to me – maybe becuase I’ve seen so many bloggers that have done a DIY version of it already? Or because every store from here to Timbucktu has done groupings of square art? I can’t decide.
So what do you think? Hot, or not?
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I know what you mean. I love those prints too, but they do seem to be popping up all over. Maybe you could change it up a bit by using a different pattern or color scheme or doing it all in one color family?
I agree, I like it, but it does seem a bit overdone. I say mix it up… some geo patters and some of the photos you’ve taken… and maybe all squares, but differnt sizes rather than all the same.. Just my thought! 🙂
It’s definitely something that’s done a lot, but it is really easy to DIY, can be super cheap, and looks good. It’s not really preference for “art,” but it’s hard to go wrong with it. The nice thing about it though is that it seems really easy to switch out if you find yourself really “over” it.
I actually still sort of like them. BUT, since you’d be DIY ing them anyway, it’s a great chance to add your own little twist … and then they’d be fresh and happy!
I like the grouping, it’s great for an office but for anywhere else in your home I’d go for something more original. I like Mikalah’s idea of one color family. Maybe you could use some 11×14″ frames and use some pretty fabrics that all tie together.
I like it. I think it would be a great temporary, inexpensive fix for a big wall until you can find something you like better
I agree with all of the above! It would be easy to do, so why not? You can always change it up later with different prints. And your custom-selected set of prints could make all the difference. Maybe you could do a set of 9 smaller frames (or 4 larger ones), just to be different, and choose a colour palette that goes with the rest of the room?
I agree that it seems the groupings of 6 or nine like this are very common. Maybe you can take some inspiration from it without being too similar – like take a large pattern and split it into 2 larger frames instead of the small patterns shown here. Similar idea, with a new take to make it your own.
I have a few of the dishes that match this installment… and i’m almost over them. I think if you could DIY something similar on the cheap, you’ll have not wasted the cash monies and also will be able to reuse the frames/canvas or whatever you choose to recreate this with.
I like Cheryl’s idea and the other girls had some great suggestions too! =)
What do you think? <3
I still like the idea, and I think the fun thing about this is that if/when this trend of groupings goes out of style then you can still take each picture and hang them individually around the house.
I think this is a look that’s not going to last honestly, and it doesn’t really scream, “Jane!” to me. You’re more unexpected. After all there’s a stocking branch on your wall.
I think they’re cute, but kind of overdone (although this post reminds me that something similar would work in my living room). Maybe you could frame scrapbook paper, that would be easy and inexpensive to switch out if you got tired of it.
There was a big kerfuffle over on YHL a while back when they featured someone’s exact replica of these, and the girl linked to her Etsy where she was selling her version. That was a whole lot of not good…