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!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2997-don-carney-timid-whale
because I'm beside the sea :)
Its too hard to stop at one….
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4183-jessica-snow-color-stack-series-5
I've had my eye on this one for a while now!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/1421-tamara-thomsen-winter-kitchen
Loved this one – http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4023-michelle-hinebrook-encrusted
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2263-joseph-o-holmes-nethermead
I really couldn't pick a favorite- I love all art ha ha! This one combines my love of dogs and snowy days though, and I need some more photography…..
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2462-robert-garcia-we-are-who-we-are
Thanks!
Colleen
colleendrohan@hotmail.com
Awesome! Thank you! I love this one:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/2767-amy-stein-hulk
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4040-dw-kellogg-co-a-map-of-the-open
I've had my eye on this one for a while: http://www.20×200.com/artworks/1421-tamara-thomsen-winter-kitchen
Oh, great giveaway! I've always pined for this one (alas, sold out): http://www.20×200.com/artworks/990-christian-chaize-praia-piquinia-040807-16h04
Love the Sharon Montrose stuff too and also this:
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3889-stefan-ruiz-desert-ride-1
I'm having such a good time searching…I could just keep going!
I could use some nice art, that's for sure! I like mine with a bit of humour too, so really enjoy the dice and the last swimming one you picked out — http://www.20×200.com/artworks/4118-daniel-seung-lee-lake-michigan-chicago I also really like this snow one — http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3056-paul-octavious-first-snow
This would be my choice. I'm not sure what it is about it, but it just speaks to me. I'd put it in the dining room.
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3843-simon-fujiwara-people-who-eat-white-bread
I love this one for the kitchen!
http://www.20×200.com/artworks/3830-bryan-schutmaat-food-sign?utm_source=littlegreennotebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=augustgiveaway