The design impact of a framed series

I have always been a big fan of large grouping of framed series, and two rooms at the Atlanta Symphony Show House had dramatic examples of this design element.

 

The first room, a downstairs office by Courtney Giles, was striking because of the impact of the framed birds in a relatively small size space. Note how the framed birds go all the way to the bottom of the wall.  Photo credit Design Indulgence.

The framed sea fans by designer Jimmy Stanton were the defining design element of the upstairs lounge.  The designer was in the room when I saw it, and I marveled at how perfectly the frames were hung.  Photo credit Jeff Roffman.

I thought I would look through my pinterest and inspiration files to see other examples of large, dramatic framed series.  This one caught my eye right away. Source unknown.

A large framed series above a sofa always strikes the right note to me.  Via ML Interiors.

Keeping with the botanical theme, this little nook was featured in Elle Décor (via Pinterest).  The smaller sized framed botanicals go floor to ceiling, even wrapping around to the adjacent walls.

Interior design by S.R. Gambrel – this is a group of 21. The color of the frames and the colors in the botanicals are ideally suited to the room.

Again, botanicals, which seem to lend themselves perfectly to framed series because of their quiet subject matter.   It’s the perfect solution to this space, and a group of 18 makes quite an impact.

This beautiful image, from Tone on Tone (I can’t remember if it is from the store website or Loi’s fantastic Tone on Tone blog)  shows a unique and beautiful way to display a framed series of 12 or more.

When crafting this post, I remembered an old image of a kitchen that has always been one of my favorite examples of a framed series.  This frames go from ceiling to the floor,  and feature mushrooms – a great subject matter for a kitchen!  Interior design by Carter Kay Interiors.

Occasionally paintings by the same artist are hung in a grouping, which is always dramatic. Via pinterest, art by Kirra Jamison.

A corporate install of Rana Rochat encaustics (via her website). 

This is a recent example of a clever framed series, in the Coastal Living House, interiors by Erika Powell of Urban Grace Interiors.

An old picture from my files - I saved the picture because I thought the framed series above the sofa was beautiful. Interior design by Angele Parlange.

A small scale framed series makes an impact both because of the number of items, and the subject matter. Via pinterest.

I also love the look of a large framed series that is hung symmetrically on either side of an architectural element, as seen in this picture. Via pinterest.

Another example of this style – 7 on each side of the fireplace, in a pleasing arrangement.

In Atlanta designer Lori Tippins’ beautiful home, she knew from the time she started to construct her house that this wall was going to be reserved for a series of framed antique egg prints. Photo credit Emily Followill, via Traditional Home.

When I visited Lori’s home several years ago, I snapped a picture of a large framed series of soldiers that she has displayed in her son’s room.

In my old house, I had a framed series of antique egg prints.

Photographs are sometimes used for a dramatic framed series, often in black and white.

Framed intaglios also make a great subject matter for a large framed series.

A lovely group of 12 framed intaglios is a central design element of the entry of this house, from a local real estate listing.

Of course, no post on a large dramatic group of a framed series can be complete without a look at the iconic dining room by Betty Burgess, graced with over 20 framed intaglios mounted on a lavender mat. 

What do you think of a large, dramatic framed series?  I love them, and would like to incorporate one in my house somewhere. Although I appreciate original art on the walls, I admire the look and style of a framed series too, and often a framed series is simply more of an interesting choice for a space.  It’s also an advantage to be able to custom size an arrangement to a wall or space.

If you have any great examples of framed series, please let me know – I find them very inspiring!

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An intaglio giveaway on Cote de Texas!

I am very excited to announce that Joni from Cote de Texas and I have teamed up to offer a great giveaway - your choice of a framed intaglio from my store, Quatrefoil Design.

We custom make every order, so we can make any design to your specifications and requirements.  We can mount on your own fabric, on any color matboard, in any design.  The possibilities are limitless - just ask!

A client of Quatrefoil Design recently ordered the Brookhaven and Buckhead groupings in the silver frame with medium gray inner mat, light gray outer mat.  Don't they look spectacular above the bed?

One of our most popular designs was named after Cote de Texas, after she custom designed it for a client.  It was the perfect design for a narrow hall where a piece of furniture did not fit, but needed something for visual interest.  Click here for the store item.

Also new in the store is a series of framed antique French documents.  They are so beautiful that I am tempted to keep them for myself!  Click here for the store item, or go to http://www.quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/product/18th-and-19th-century-antique-french-documents-framed.

We have a beautiful series of framed architectural renderings, created by architect Jonathan LaCrosse.  Click here for the architectural renderings in the Quatrefoil Design store, or go to http://www.quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/category/architectural.

We also have a new custom art section that is expanding every day.  Our newest addition are gestural figure drawings by Tina Steele Lindsey.  These are so new they are not framed yet, but can be custom framed in any of our frame selections and colors.  Click here to see the current offerings, or go to http://www.quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/category/art.

Come on over to the Cote de Texas intaglio giveaway by following this link - http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2010/09/cote-de-texas-giveaway.html

Good luck! The giveaway ends Friday 10/1 at 11:59 pm.

If you have any questions on the store items, feel free to email quatrefoildesign@gmail.com.  To visit the store, please visit www.quatrefoildesign.com. 

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Serendipity

Given that all of our products are custom made to order at the Quatrefoil Design store (allowing for an infinite amount of customization), it is rare that we have three of the same design in different frame colors at any given time. However, we have several orders that were completed this week, and in a happy coincidence all of the orders included our popular ‘Charlotte’ design in all three of our frame colors -

Gold

‘Gilver’ – silver base with a warm gold glaze

Silver

All three, in a quick picture before they were packed up and sent to their new homes! Do you have a favorite frame color? I love all three!

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Giveaway winner!

Congratulations to 'Teacats' - Jan of the Rosemary Cottage, the winner of my 'Petite' framed intaglio giveaway. Thank you to all who entered!

Jan was comment #38, selected randomly through the random.org widget.

Jan says the Classic is her favorite. She even suggested a new design - "it would be tres cool to see a black intaglio on a white surface with a black casing or frame -- maybe high gloss black!" Great idea, Jan!

Don't forget, for a limited time we are offering a 10% discount on any order at Quatrefoil Design – just use discount code PETITE10 (no addition trade discount available on this special offer). This offer is good through 4/30/10. Visit www.quatrefoildesign.com for more information.

I am working on a post that I think you will like, but in the meantime check out my guest post on Odi et Amo's blog in the - 'Shop Like a Design Blogger' series. In this post a discuss all of my favorite places to shop for the home!

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A new design, and a Things That Inspire giveaway!

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At Quatrefoil Design, we are constantly thinking of new and exciting design ideas. The newest addition to our product line is ‘La Petite’ – a charming small framed intaglio designed with a thick frame (2 inches deep). This enables it to either be used as an accessory, or hung on the wall as part of a grouping. It is so versatile!

Here is a selection of our new designs, in the different frame finishes that we offer – gold, ‘gilver’ (a silver base with translucent gold glaze), and silver.

Displayed on a bookshelf at a client’s house.

One of our clients displays the Petite on her end table, next to a lamp.

Another client, Jeanette from ‘A Passion for Home’ placed her Petite on a new bookshelf and entertainment center from Restoration hardware.

I have one on the bookshelf in my bedroom.

It is perfectly sized for a side table, as seen in my living room.

A beautiful grouping of our new designs, displayed on my mantle. Each one is custom made, so you can choose a big or small intaglio (we think it would look great with a very small intaglio as well), round, oval, or rectangular. The standard size is 7.5” x 7.5”, but we can custom make your order in a larger (an upcharge will apply).

So here is the ‘giveaway’ question: which of our new ‘Petite’ designs do you prefer? To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment on this post!

Style 1: ‘Rough Luxe’ (seen above)– available in all of our finishes, but shown here in our ‘gilver’ finish (silver base with translucent gold glaze). The intaglio is mounted shadow box style. The outside of the frame is hand finished in either gold, silver, or gilver, but the inside remains unfinished for a casual contrast; there is no glass, which further emphasizes the casual feel. Click here for link to store item.

Style 2: Shadowbox (seen above) – available in all of our finishes, but shown here in our gold finish. The intaglio is mounted in shadowbox style; the inside is fully lined with off white mat to give a smooth and consistent look. Click here for link to store item.

Style 3: the Classic (shown above) – available in all of our finishes, but shown here in our silver frame with dark gray inner mat, light gray outer mat. This one is modeled after our classic offering of framed intaglios. Click here for link to store item.

One lucky person, selected at random from the comments, will win a new ‘Petite’ of their choice! This is a $150 item, and is redeemable from Quatrefoil Design (not redeemable in cash). Please vote by leaving a comment in this post – the winner will be selected at random from of the comments! This is our first ever Quatrefoil Design giveaway, and we hope you will participate. (Email subscribers, click here to comment). The voting will close on Tuesday, April 6th. Good luck!

To see our other selections, please visit the Quatrefoil Design store – we offer dozens of framed intaglio styles, and have a brand new product offering, custom monogrammed and embroidered pillows. To celebrate the introduction of our newest product offering, we are offering a 10% discount on any order – just use discount code PETITE10 (no addition trade discount available on this special offer). If you have any questions, please feel free to email – quatrefoildesign@gmail.com. Thank you, and good luck!

Update: I am guest posting on Odi et Amo's blog in the - 'Shop Like a Design Blogger' series. Come check it out after entering the giveaway!

For more information on new product information, come visit the Quatrefoil Design blog - http://quatrefoildesign.blogspot.com

Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway! The winner is #38, my long time reader 'Teacats' (Jan at the Rosemary Cottage). Congratulations!

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