I get emails all the time from people in their late 20s and 30s who are regretting the furniture purchases they invested in before they had time to figure out their style. They all are wishing they had mixed in some more modern pieces with their traditional ones. I tell them to not start over and just to change their art. You can have the most traditional sofa from Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware and if you have the right pillows and very modern art, the mix will be perfect.
I like the furniture and fabrics to be pretty, and the art to be arresting. Even a little bit quirky.
And, good news! One of my favorite art sources, 20×200, is offer up SIX gift certificates for grabs! They have an amazing collection of limited edition prints from a curated group of world-famous and up-and-coming artists. The best part is the art is super affordable. 8×10 prints starts at just over $20.
Here’s what I would buy for the brownstone:
LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
These are two different pieces, but I like the way they look together.
MASTER BEDROOM
HEATHER’S ROOM
KIDS’ ROOM
BATHROOMS
Would you like to win some free art from 20×200? A $200 gift certificate and five additional $20 gift certificates are up for grabs! For a chance to win, simply find your favorite art on 20×200 and copy/paste the link into the comments below.
The winner will be chosen at random on Sunday at midnight. Good luck!
This contest is closed. Winners have been emailed. Thanks to all those that entered!
You are right about this one… It looks like a still life painting. So beautiful!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3639-laura-bell-floral-and-insects?utm_source=littlegreennotebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=augustgiveaway
Yes, please! Thanks for the chance at winning.
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4117-ian-baguskas-waiting
There's something quite beautiful about this photograph: http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3195-michael-light-golden-state-freewaysan-fernando-pass
Great Giveaway!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2997-don-carney-timid-whale
Love this, reminds me of growing up in Northern Michigan. I'm also excited to see Sharon Montrose on there — I've been meaning to get one of her photos forever. This little piglet makes me smile.
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4117-ian-baguskas-waiting
love it.
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3810-christian-chaize-apres-grande-12
or
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4182-20×200-artist-fund-parachute-jump-and-beach-scene
20X200 is awesome. Thanks!
I really like this one.
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/928-carrie-marill-newfoundland-1
this for my girl's room.
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/545-bob-oconnor-laugars-iceland
but unfortunately, it's sold out!
I love this one! http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4060-eadweard-muybridge-animal-locomotion-plate-733-elephant
I couldn't just pick one! I really loved these:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4182-20×200-artist-fund-parachute-jump-and-beach-scene
this one for my boy's room: http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3741-sharon-montrose-bear-cub-no-4
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3332-wendy-macnaughton-vegetables-from-the-series-meanwhile
Thanks for the opportunity!
love
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2417-paul-octavious-kite-hill
Great giveaway! I like this print:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4117-ian-baguskas-waiting
I love this one
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2277-yellena-james-myriad
I've purchased several photos from 20×200, and this is the latest one that is calling my name:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2476-katie-baum-frozen
Thanks for the contest!
Kara
Awesome giveaway, thank you! I've always wanted to start my collection of the Christian Chaize series, but holy moley, they are all sold out!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3208-christian-chaize-praia-piquinia-110810-12h15
Love this piece!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4116-eadweard-muybridge-animal-locomotion-plate-626-galloping
I love the animals by Sharon Montrose. If only this one wasn't sold out: http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2400-sharon-montrose-baby-giraffe-no-5
I'd get this one for my husband's new office!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4128-tom-kondrat-plain
I love this one. Wish I was at the beach. http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3206-christian-chaize-praia-piquinia-280810-12h20
20×200 is such a great affordable site! I love the pretty maps and would choose Paris. http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2810-aaron-straup-cope-prettymaps-paris
I would choose this pic of the world! LOVE IT!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4085-20×200-artist-fund-blue-marble-eastern-hemisphere
Oh goodness I just can't decide!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3254-michelle-muldrow-icon
OR
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3315-michelle-muldrow-garden-delight
I LOVE 20×200 – i have lots of pieces in my house from them! Im in love with this one for my dining room.
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3830-bryan-schutmaat-food-sign?utm_source=littlegreennotebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=augustgiveaway
Trying to redecorate my mother's house I've inherited to make it more mine. This would be a good start:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2417-paul-octavious-kite-hill
Here is my pick. 20X200 is awesome!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2698-amy-jean-porter-rose-breasted-grosbeak
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3664-thomas-prior-shadow
LOVE IT!!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4148-ann-tarantino-nervous-systems-34
Maybe because of all of the biology classes I enjoyed in college?
I've had my eye on the Secrets of Living series forever! Would love these!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/1420-amy-ross-secrets-of-living-3
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4118-daniel-seung-lee-lake-michigan-chicago?utm_source=littlegreennotebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=augustgiveaway
You're totally right about the effect art has on a space, Jenny. I kind of hate our bathroom, the space is amazing, but the finishes are really traditional and "builder beige". I added some great art (including this gorgeous print), and now I smile every time I enter the room. The art gave it the edge it was begging for, and I no longer feel the need to gut the room. I love 20×200, I've been especially drawn to the amazing photography prints. Thanks for a great giveaway!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4148-ann-tarantino-nervous-systems-34
Maybe because of all of the biology classes I enjoyed in college?
Hands down, I would choose prettymaps (paris). What a gorgeous incentive to go visit! http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2810-aaron-straup-cope-prettymaps-paris
I'll give it a try.
It would take me days and days to make an actualy choice, but I'll go for the fuzzy ones for now.
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4124-david-armstrong-evening-nantucket
Love this:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/1696-kurt-tong-gosling-lake
This:http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2606-jeremy-kohm-chateau
Or this: http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2708-youngna-park-balloons-midtown-manhattan
But there are too many choices really!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2606-jeremy-kohm-chateau
Too many choices!
I love 20×200!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4180-william-wegman-vacationland
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/1734-austin-kleon-agoraphobia
Love this print. This is a great site, thank you for bringing it to my attention!
I've had my eye on this one for a while:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3842-jane-mount-ideal-bookshelf-353-english-lit
Love this one:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3842-jane-mount-ideal-bookshelf-353-english-lit
Fingers crossed! Love this one:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3880-jane-mount-ideal-bookshelf-364-nyc
wonderful giveaway! here's one of my favorites:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4011-bruce-high-quality-foundation-teach-4-amerika-school-bus
I have been dying for a piece of ocean art like this one… http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3175-laura-bell-ferry-from-ardrossan-harbor.
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http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3864-eadweard-muybridge-animal-locomotion-plate-187-dancing
love this one!
I grew up in Southern California, so this one speaks to me. I love the swell you can see moving through the photograph. Also loved seeing it in Joanna's bathroom.
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4117-ian-baguskas-waiting
I've had this open in a tab in my browser ever since you linked to it the other day. Guess I'll hold off on pulling the trigger though until I see if I get one of these gift certificates!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4117-ian-baguskas-waiting?utm_source=littlegreennotebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=augustgiveaway
This is an amazing giveaway! Thank you :)
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/724-mickey-smith-more-books
Love the new colorstack series!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4183-jessica-snow-color-stack-series-5
(My comment just posted as anonymous even though I entered my info…Let me try this again!)
I've had this open in a tab in my browser ever since you linked to it the other day. Guess I'll hold off on pulling the trigger though until I see if I get one of these gift certificates!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4117-ian-baguskas-waiting?utm_source=littlegreennotebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=augustgiveaway
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4023-michelle-hinebrook-encrusted