I’ve taken down the holiday decorations and things seem a bit bare.  The holidays have passed, but the winter weather is still upon us.  It’s the perfect time to cozy up with a project; editing that collection of adored objects you just can’t live without yet never find a spot to show case.  If this sounds a bit overwhelming the help of a great designer can lend an objective eye and ultimately create a cohesive display.  In the studio we just love the challenge posed by working-in our clients’ favorite things.

Via Domino

One object we all tend to collect are those inspirational pieces of art.  We all have sentimental family sketches or precious originals passed from generation to generation.  Whether museum worthy or taken from a calendar we just love to mix a variety of pieces.  With creative care each piece can be unique right down to the frame.

Via Shelter

Via Domino

Collections can be continually changing.  A loose grid organizes this temporary inspiration wall.  The simple act of installing and adding to an inspiration wall can be a daily meditation on goals.

Here subject matter provides the relationship with this collection of “Nudes Descending a Stair Case”.  Meanwhile, hanging the works in loose columns acts as another organizing element.

Collections don’t have to remain along walls.  I know we’ve seen this for years, but I still marvel at the innovation of overlapping art onto a book case.

Via Met Home

Word truly becomes art in this creative installation.

Here the standard display case is certainly less than traditional.  We love this over the top pair of stacked cases.   We’re all suckers for a shell collection, but it can get old.   Forget the bowl and go for an over the top terrarium constructed from sea life.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 6:51 pm and is filed under Objects of Desire.