Silhouettes

The beauty of interior design and decorative painting is that a space can take on any personality. The choice comes down to the client, of course, but also what the aesthetics of the area is. A unique option to consider is a silhouette — an outline of a chosen image with an appropriate background. Just a hint of artistry without overwhelming the space. Here are two examples:

Above is a teenager’s room (I believe) I found profiled in Country Sampler magazine a few years ago. I love the overall idea and colors — I’d replace the chair and take out the hung magazine collage next to the silhouettes and the frame trimmed in black lace, though.

(Above 2 images) This space never gets old for me. The artist is David Carter and the room is featured in his book, The Complete Book of Paint. The plus is that he shows how to achieve the effect as well. It was among the first design books I purchased and is still a perennial fave.

Hope you’ve had a nice start to the month of August. See you tomorrow!