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The Art of Display – 5 Easy Ideas

It’s been a long time since we posted great interiors… we had withdrawals!
This time, we went looking for inspiring ideas that are quick and easy to try out.

Art prints on patterned staircase wall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, a staircase wall is the perfect possy for a gallery wall of art prints. And we love the idea of making feature of the stairs themselves.

You could use washi tape on every second step, or just on the upper edge of each step. Or apply wallpaper offcuts/samples – all in the same pattern, or different-but-complementary styles. Very cool!
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art and prints in creative office space

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clutter can be cool! Who says you have to frame all your prints? Not us! Grab all your favourite pieces of printed material (even an old airline ticket counts!) and put them up on one wall.
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art print on chair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Take one old chair – from a Garage Sale, op shop or a hand-me-down from a family member.
2. Add one favourite print onto the seat.
3. Step back and admire.
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the art of display

A whole array of mismatching frames from the op-shop. Costs very little, but looks awesome.

art feature panel on wall

A few metres of fabric can make a seriously cool feature panel – and when you’re sick of it, just peel it off. How do you get it to stick? Easy – spray on starch, then iron onto the wall! (See tutorial here).

 

 

 

 

Valentines gift guide …for her

Here is our pick of gorgeous gifts for your gorgeous lover.

 

 

1. Gift your girl the sweet smell of love from Ana Sui

2. A little bit rock, the ‘Amy’  Limited Edition art print from endemicworld by Peter Donovan will make any chick swoon

3. For the girl you have eyes for, the Corallo and Gold envelope handbag from Paris Houses new Love collection

4. This 9ct bottle opener from Douglas and Bec is the ultimate in bling functionality

5. Smitten enough to show it ? smitten enough to tattoo it

6.Rubys are red, this nail polish isn’t. It’s tangerine orange from Ruby boutique.

Or check out our Valentines category

 

Hang your art prints ‘side by side’

Two is always more fun than one.
On Valentines Day treat yourself and your lover to an art print each.

Hang them side by side, or above and below.
Choose two prints by the same artist, same colour,  or same style.
Perfect pairs usually have something in common : )

A and B: Bloom and Composition by Inaluxe

X and Y: Oh My Darling by Sarah Maxey, Hottie Bottle by Andrew Kennedy

Q and R: Tomato/tomato and Potato/potato by 326

F and G: Choice by iThink,  Tikitastic Greg straight

 

Re-arranging, our favourite way to spend a day

We spent yesterday re-arranging the store. To some this might sound tedious but actually it’s one of the reasons we opened a physical space (that and being able to meet our lovely customers!).

There is nothing quite as therapeutic as creating vignettes of cool prints and objects. Sometimes we arrange by colour, sometimes by artist. Thanks to Junk & DisorderlyCheltenham Curiosity Shop and Real Time we have some beautiful vintage furniture pieces to work with.

 

 

 

Styled: Rad Pad

OK, you deserve an apology for that bad rhyme in the title. But as cringey as it is, it’s also true – this collection of bright beauties would definitely make your place a little more rad!

swissted design print and interior objects

1. Light it up with this seriously awesome e27 Socket Lamp in Yellow. From Douglas + Bec.
2. The inspiration for this little styled space – the Beastie Boys gig poster by New York-based designer Swissted. Available at endemicworld. At A1 size, this really makes a statement in any room.
3. Charcoal grey and neon are best buddies in this wall clock from Bo Concept. Oh, and it’s ceramic!
4. There’s nothing we designers like more than a nice grid. And the soft grey of this cushion not only ties in with our big wall poster, it also helps tone back the other bright colours in the room. From Freedom Furniture.
5. AMAZING SOFA from Bo Concept.
6. We love this purple coffee table, and it’s only $49 from Freedom Furniture… bargain.

 

 

 

Styled: Animal Antics

art prints with animal accessories

These sweet finds would make a super cute addition to any little animal-lover’s bedroom or nursery.

1. 326 have just launched a fun new range of prints for kids, like this A3 Duck print, only $39 unframed.
2. Make it a pair (or should that be a flock?) with the 326 Sheep print in a matching pastel palette, also from endemicworld.
3. We love these cheeky monkey hangers, available in a range of colours from The Garden Party.
4. Make any room a little more chirpy with this bird chalkboard. In 3 sizes, from $29 at NZ online store Chalkd.
5. This designer cushion from Iko Iko is the next best thing to cuddling a real bunny.
6. Organic cotton waffle blanket from NZ’s own Nature Baby.
7. The Mammut range for children is one of Ikea’s most popular and this pink stool is both pretty and practical. (Several companies are now re-selling Ikea in New Zealand – start your search on Trade Me.)

 

Typography & Attitude Art Prints

Here’s a nice styled shoot by 326 showing what a few type prints and garage sale finds can do to a blank space.

 

Styled: Dapper Man

Bush Man art print and objects

On the eve of Dad’s Day, we’re all about the blokes. Our Bush Man pipe print looks especially handsome alongside these sophisticated picks from NZ e-stores.

1. Bush Man Pipe print by 326 at endemicworld.
2. Old school meets new. Alarm Dock available from Simon James online.
3. Tough yet classy, just like you. Solid brass Hex Opener by Iacoli & McAllister, available through Douglas & Bec.
4. A Parlour chair like no other. Ever. The iconic Eames lounger and ottoman. There’s one for sale at Mr Bigglesworthy.
5. Keep it looking tidy with the classic Kent switchblade comb. Available from Crane Brothers.
6. Triumph & Disaster skincare for men, created by NZ sporting legend Dion Nash.
7. On & On leather iPad case, available at Good as Gold.