Young Squire
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Young Squire on Feb 8, 2017 18:28:57 GMT 1, So, no doubt variations of this theme have been asked before but I am looking for something fresh.
The builders have demolished the partition wall into our new extension that will be used in the first instance as a kids playroom (probably a dining room at some point in the future). Since having the wall down I have been sitting staring at that big blank canvas and wondering what I am going to do with the wall space once everything is complete.
I have stuck a pic below to give an idea of size and composition (the wall is pretty vast with a large set of 4 metre bifolds on one wall and a roof lantern. I am looking to wack something huge and as kid friendly as possible on that big wall. The gap between the rooms is likely to have crittal doors of some description installed and so that wall will be visible from a distance (hence the big art). The main room is likely to be painted in the same bright yellow you can see in the door reveal of the first room with white ceilings. In my dreams I would have a huge bridget riley or maya hayuk piece on the wall, however short of kidnapping them and getting them to do a mural I don't think that is on the cards.
Anybody got some (good) ideas? I know you do....
So, no doubt variations of this theme have been asked before but I am looking for something fresh.
The builders have demolished the partition wall into our new extension that will be used in the first instance as a kids playroom (probably a dining room at some point in the future). Since having the wall down I have been sitting staring at that big blank canvas and wondering what I am going to do with the wall space once everything is complete.
I have stuck a pic below to give an idea of size and composition (the wall is pretty vast with a large set of 4 metre bifolds on one wall and a roof lantern. I am looking to wack something huge and as kid friendly as possible on that big wall. The gap between the rooms is likely to have crittal doors of some description installed and so that wall will be visible from a distance (hence the big art). The main room is likely to be painted in the same bright yellow you can see in the door reveal of the first room with white ceilings. In my dreams I would have a huge bridget riley or maya hayuk piece on the wall, however short of kidnapping them and getting them to do a mural I don't think that is on the cards.
Anybody got some (good) ideas? I know you do....
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 18:35:52 GMT 1, dankitchener.bigcartel.com/
Maybe Dan Kitchener? His murals are amazing.
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bustart
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by bustart on Feb 8, 2017 18:49:25 GMT 1, i am a big child and my art is friendly...
www.art-of-bust.com
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Aza
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Aza on Feb 8, 2017 19:02:05 GMT 1, 2 metre tall canvas looks great on the wall 
2 metre tall canvas looks great on the wall |
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 19:22:22 GMT 1, are you wanting something similar in style to Hayuk and Riley?
are you wanting something similar in style to Hayuk and Riley?
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yobaby
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by yobaby on Feb 8, 2017 19:26:07 GMT 1, What's your budget? Those Miller book prints are massive if that's your cup of tea although you might get bored of reading the title after a while.
What's your budget? Those Miller book prints are massive if that's your cup of tea although you might get bored of reading the title after a while.
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maxamaxa2
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by maxamaxa2 on Feb 8, 2017 19:59:52 GMT 1, Think it would be cool to build out the wall 5cm and then have a recessed frame so its just a flat "window". Then place a Wade Guyton "X" hanging in it ๐
Remember that you will need a cover for whatever art you have, dont know the age of your kids but mine (1 & 5yo) is not very cautious to the walls, have had to remove everything my 1yo can reach and the 5yo tend to forget the "no balls inside"-rule from time to time...
Think it would be cool to build out the wall 5cm and then have a recessed frame so its just a flat "window". Then place a Wade Guyton "X" hanging in it ๐
Remember that you will need a cover for whatever art you have, dont know the age of your kids but mine (1 & 5yo) is not very cautious to the walls, have had to remove everything my 1yo can reach and the 5yo tend to forget the "no balls inside"-rule from time to time...
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nobokov
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by nobokov on Feb 8, 2017 20:07:14 GMT 1, I can picture a huge Zaria Forman iceberg in that space
I can picture a huge Zaria Forman iceberg in that space
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hippychick
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by hippychick on Feb 8, 2017 20:35:28 GMT 1, DETOXARTWORK do customised murals
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Dexter Bulldog
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Dexter Bulldog on Feb 8, 2017 20:58:14 GMT 1, these are fun if you want to just throw something up
www.whatisblik.com/collections/shop/keith-haring
if anyone wants a "dancers" let me know, i still have it in the tube, you can have it for the shipping
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Dexter Bulldog
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Dexter Bulldog on Feb 8, 2017 20:59:36 GMT 1, also pahnl made a really fun canvas for my daughters room, hes real easy to work with and does fun stuff
also pahnl made a really fun canvas for my daughters room, hes real easy to work with and does fun stuff
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Happy Shopper on Feb 8, 2017 21:11:01 GMT 1, Row of Murakami flower prints?
Row of Murakami flower prints?
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annar50
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by annar50 on Feb 9, 2017 0:07:54 GMT 1, Set of double doors
Set of double doors
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mcgill14
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by mcgill14 on Feb 9, 2017 9:11:04 GMT 1,
I'd be interested in your dancers. Where are you based.
I'd be interested in your dancers. Where are you based. |
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yobaby
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by yobaby on Feb 9, 2017 9:33:16 GMT 1, Frame up 3x pose prints. I've one in my boys room and he loves it. They're colourful, abstract and would work well as a triptych. A nice big Futura wouldn't look too bad there either 
I think either of these layouts below:
A- triptych (Pose-Eine)
B- two large pieces
C- one big piece (Wade Guyton "X" although this is probably more adult friendly than kid friendly!)
Hopefully you stay away from the urge to clutter with too many pieces
My 2cents. I look forward to seeing the outcome - good luck:)
Frame up 3x pose prints. I've one in my boys room and he loves it. They're colourful, abstract and would work well as a triptych. A nice big Futura wouldn't look too bad there either I think either of these layouts below: A- triptych (Pose-Eine) B- two large pieces C- one big piece (Wade Guyton "X" although this is probably more adult friendly than kid friendly!) Hopefully you stay away from the urge to clutter with too many pieces My 2cents. I look forward to seeing the outcome - good luck:) |
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Geezer Mate
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Geezer Mate on Feb 9, 2017 11:04:13 GMT 1, Mau Mau pigs can fly funny enough got one for sale lol
Mau Mau pigs can fly funny enough got one for sale lol
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Deleted on Feb 9, 2017 12:26:55 GMT 1, Put a big unstretched unpainted canvas in the space. It's a kids playroom. let them paint or decorate it how they want. Put up a new piece each year and in the future you have art that money can't buy.
Put a big unstretched unpainted canvas in the space. It's a kids playroom. let them paint or decorate it how they want. Put up a new piece each year and in the future you have art that money can't buy.
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milo99
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by milo99 on Feb 9, 2017 12:52:24 GMT 1, Just get a load of massive printed canvasses or posters of ebay. I did for my lad, the hulk,Spiderman,superman,marvel super heroes ,Lego etc. Kids room innit or some haring, stik posters too
Just get a load of massive printed canvasses or posters of ebay. I did for my lad, the hulk,Spiderman,superman,marvel super heroes ,Lego etc. Kids room innit or some haring, stik posters too
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maxamaxa2
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by maxamaxa2 on Feb 9, 2017 15:04:52 GMT 1, Its insanely hard, so many choices. As aked above, budget?
Kevin Peterson might be able to do something for you, or saner have some great works that could work (if filtering the cruel once hehe), keith harings baby/barking dog. Some charming bakers, sideway horses and flight planes upside down could be fun
Some child friendly Harland millars?
Since I have no life:
Its insanely hard, so many choices. As aked above, budget? Kevin Peterson might be able to do something for you, or saner have some great works that could work (if filtering the cruel once hehe), keith harings baby/barking dog. Some charming bakers, sideway horses and flight planes upside down could be fun Some child friendly Harland millars? Since I have no life: |
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Moosey Art
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Moosey Art on Feb 9, 2017 16:52:16 GMT 1, What about Mister Mass
What about Mister Mass |
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bagpuss
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by bagpuss on Feb 9, 2017 17:12:08 GMT 1, Put a big unstretched unpainted canvas in the space. It's a kids playroom. let them paint or decorate it how they want. Put up a new piece each year and in the future you have art that money can't buy.
What a fantastic idea. In a similar vain, you could paint it using whiteboard paint such as www.smartersurfaces.co.uk
Put a big unstretched unpainted canvas in the space. It's a kids playroom. let them paint or decorate it how they want. Put up a new piece each year and in the future you have art that money can't buy. What a fantastic idea. In a similar vain, you could paint it using whiteboard paint such as www.smartersurfaces.co.uk |
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chrispa
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by chrispa on Feb 9, 2017 23:46:59 GMT 1, Nick Walker's Mona Simpson was always popluar with my kids
Nick Walker's Mona Simpson was always popluar with my kids |
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nobokov
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by nobokov on Feb 10, 2017 0:40:06 GMT 1, I think David Slebodnick is working has been working on a mural idea, your kids might like.
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I think David Slebodnick is working has been working on a mural idea, your kids might like. direct link hosting |
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Young Squire
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Young Squire on Feb 13, 2017 13:35:25 GMT 1, Thanks all for taking the time to come up with something. I was thinking about letting the kids decorate a wall (undersupervision) with hand prints and so this wall was going to be more third party based. Budget is around ยฃ1k but I am not wedded to that as it is more about the right image. Love the Murakami print idea and will give this some thought.
Any more for any more?
Thanks all for taking the time to come up with something. I was thinking about letting the kids decorate a wall (undersupervision) with hand prints and so this wall was going to be more third party based. Budget is around ยฃ1k but I am not wedded to that as it is more about the right image. Love the Murakami print idea and will give this some thought.
Any more for any more? |
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sufsean
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by sufsean on Feb 13, 2017 21:37:31 GMT 1, Email Pure Evil---have a Pink Bunny Tag for my daughter's room- and it looks great! Very affordable (you could probably get two or three with your budget).
Email Pure Evil---have a Pink Bunny Tag for my daughter's room- and it looks great! Very affordable (you could probably get two or three with your budget).
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Dexter Bulldog
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Dexter Bulldog on Aug 22, 2017 3:15:48 GMT 1, some fun kids room art
cant find the right thread
get a url for a photo
thanks for no one buying the declining eelus prints, the silver frame goes great against the daughters light pink walls. it all works out in the end..
some fun kids room art cant find the right thread get a url for a photothanks for no one buying the declining eelus prints, the silver frame goes great against the daughters light pink walls. it all works out in the end.. |
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Kids Playroom Ideas, by Vanessa Villegas Art Advisory on Aug 22, 2017 20:54:54 GMT 1, What about a Calder or something with high contrast primary colors?
Not sure how old your child(ren) are but newborns respond to high-contrast patterns.
It helps them develop their vision which is why you see black & white patterns on developmental toys.
What about a Calder or something with high contrast primary colors?
Not sure how old your child(ren) are but newborns respond to high-contrast patterns.
It helps them develop their vision which is why you see black & white patterns on developmental toys.
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