Hello everyone, I’m Debra from over at Acquired Objects and I'm so honored to be here. Tina is busy preparing to move into her stunning new home so while she's busy for the next few weeks bloggers' near and far will be helping her out with posts.
Sky’s the Limit
After renovating our carriage barn for my new studio I know it can be slightly intimidating facing a large open empty space. I also know how quickly an over sized space can dwarf furniture. Because Tina’s new home has really big rooms with sky high ceilings I thought it would be nice to give a few ideas for taming those rooms. So this post is for you Tina….
Elle Decor
Rooms with tall walls and high ceilings pose a decorating challenge: they must be furnished and accessorized with large-scale pieces so that the space is balanced.
Don't decorate an over sized room with lots of small items, and you will avoid a feeling of clutter. One or two over sized decorative accents will stand out better and provide the correct proportion.
Jean-Loup Daraux Elle Decor
Keep it simple: Just because the room is large does not mean that you need to fill it with lots of things
Elle Decor, 2011
Break it up: Break the room into two or three zones
Axel Vervoordt, Timeless Interiors
The higher the wall, the greater the chance is that your artwork will look overly small and dwarfed so keep it big.
En Passant Par La Demeure
John SaladinoMr. Saladino kept things in proportion by working his way down from the ceiling. Notice how large the books on the mantle are in comparison to other objects in the room. The basket beside the fireplace and the lamp are over sized before making its way to normal sized furniture.
John Saladino
Building with Reclaimed Materials
Large pieces of art work well to bring the ceiling height downward.
Designer Cherry Curlet
A grouping of artwork works the same way as a large single piece of artwork
Designer Kara Childress
Designer Jean Ellen Russell
I hope a few of these tips helps you out Tina or anyone with a huge space, I know they’ve been invaluable to me.
Thank you for having me over Tina!
Debra
Wow, this was AMAZING, Debra!! One breathtaking picture after the other, truly impressive post. I am feeling so ready and excited about furnishing my bigger rooms now, and no doubt feel much more confident with your wonderful tips and advice shown here. I love all of your ideas and your wonderful and tasteful flair surely did this post justice. Thank you so very much, click here to see more beautiful inspiration from Debra! Thanks everyone and wishing you all a wonderful day.
Also if you missed what I believe is my final house updates post, click here. Best is yet to come!
Debra,
ReplyDeleteSuch great advice! Large scale rooms are so daunting and challenging to decorate for real life. But, these stunning images and captions illustrated how to balance elegance and warmth perfectly.
Tina,
I enjoyed this and bet you did too...happy hunting and shopping!!!
Loved this post from Debra, she is so clever at putting the right pictures together,and of course her barn/office is stunning. Fingers crossed for the move Tina, - stay cool, have fun
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What a wonderful and beautiful post this is. That room by John Saladino is breathtaking. We have one very large room and its just starting to come together because I finally learned, from all the greats and as Debra has said, that big scale pieces belong in big rooms. The things I was using were too small. I enjoyed this post and I think I need to look into breaking up my room in 2 or 3 zones as suggested, thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post. Good advice for big rooms, I think the biggest one to me is also have a very large table somewhere in the room, either a large side table or a very oversized coffee table, it anchors the space.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to meet another talented blogger. Tina, good luck with your move, those house updates took my breath away, exquisite.
Debra is just amazing! Look at this charming post she prepared for us today! I really enjoy it, just like I enjoy her blog!
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing you all a very blessed weekend!
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Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Great post, Debra! Love these rooms, and your tips are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day, and Tina- try to take it easy!
Teresa
xoxo
Tina, thanks for introducing me to Debra, love her eye for style. Such terrific advice - we have a couple large spaces we are working on right now and starting with "keep it simple" makes the projects a bit less daunting.
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend to you both!
Tina, Interesting post regarding scale of objects in large rooms. Debra has some great ideas for you! I love images 2 and 6 - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous large rooms that are beautifully appointed. Great selection and advice, Kudos to you, Debra! Kathysue
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, dear Tina, and may your move go smoothly!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!!
Debra has exquisite taste...these rooms are beautiful. Can't wait to see what you begin doing with the decor...living vicariously here! ;)
xoxo,
- Irina
What wonderful ideas for larger homes and I know you'll incorporate some of these in your new abode. Happy weekend, Tina!
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Debra, these are AMAZING. I love every single image. Heading to your blog now!
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Great advice! And, as always, great images to visualize the direction or advice given! Wishes for both of you to have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty post. I think this is excellent advice for very large spaces. I grew up in a beautiful old home built in the 1920's in Philadelphia that reminds me of the spaces shown above, the key is to use large scale objects to make the room feel warm and full otherwise they can feel cold, drafty and hallow. I enjoyed this post very much, nice to meet Debra. Hope you both have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow, Debra, what a stunning collection of pictures along with excellent advice. I have a double volume section in my home and will defnitely be giving these ideas some consideration. x Sharon
ReplyDeletedebra! you already know i think you're the bomb. gorgeous rooms! come decorate my house! pick up Tina first and head over.
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michele
debra, just the post for me. I have been saying I need larger objects and am looking around for some. Saladino does it every time, no? Great post - thanks a million for the inspiration...donna
ReplyDeleteLots of good advice in those problem rooms that are HUGE! Loved the images, so rich and inviting!
ReplyDeleteAll these images are gorgeous and such great ideas for large spaces/homes with high ceilings and just huge rooms. Not a problem I share personally...but I love seeing it!
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A-M-A-Z-I-N-G images here, Tina! I love them and what an eye she has for design! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteJust stunnning! Perfect for large rooms, something I wish I had in my own house! Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis is some very helpful advice! It is often a very daunting task to know how to fill up walls in a big space appropriately...thanks!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, sending easy moving wishes your way Tina!
Very beautiful post. This is great advice for anyone like you Tina who has big rooms to fill! I know this is where the fun will really begin though, and I cannot wait to follow along. I am glad to discover another blogger whose taste looks lovely. I will visit her. Thank you-
ReplyDeleteStunning images, Debra. Thanks for the inspiration and the advice.
ReplyDeleteBest...Victoria
Elegant post!
ReplyDeleteThese are the colors I love for my home. Oh Tina, and dear writer of this copious and luscious post, thank you for bringing such beauty to my life!!!!! GOTTA HAVE one of those château style fireplaces!!! TINA...are you having FUNNNNN?
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Heeheehee, I would say that the Ditz sent me save that I adore Debra too much!!! And she really outdid herself with this excellent post--holy cow did the photos make me dreeeammm. Debra is not only brilliant but one of the most supportive ladies on the net. Just wanted to put that out there as well. :)
ReplyDeleteTina, I finally signed up to follow your amazing blog (I thought that I already had--oops) and send great energy your way as you prepare for the big event!
--Heather
A gorgeous post...I loved the advice about working your way down and everything Saladino touches turns out stunning so those were excellent examples! Beautiful job Debra! Hope the move is going smoothly Tina...:)
ReplyDeleteFantastic post, Debra! Your comments are about scale and proportion are right on. Saladino is a master at managing and breaking large spaces, as is Axel Vervoordt. I find myself studying their work constantly!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your move, Tina.
Cheers,
John
Good post with good tips and great pics!
ReplyDeleteTina thank you featuring our friend Debra. She has such a great design aesthetic. Large works of art are SO important in large scale rooms. They also create a focal point to then draw ones eyes around the room!
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Karena
Art by Karena
Wonderful inspirational pictures and great ideas. Those fireplaces are quite magnificent. Great post by Debra!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this - I've got a family room with double height ceilings and an impossibly high fireplace mantle that has never looked "right". After seeing these pics, I think I need a larger piece above it.
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