and
I asked my friend Mary, “can you paint a piano?”
and she replied…“I might paint a piano. It would have to have Bohemian vibe though. Not in a serious way- unless you lacquered it chocolate brown.”
she also warned about it becoming kitschy.
simple is best.
But what is “Bohemian”
This is my take on it.
As opposed to a Modern slick, minimalist approach design,
Bohemian Design is a More is MORE kind of design.
It is fun, but not ridiculous.
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| Inspire Bohemia |
Colorful, personal touches.
Florals. Soft Geometrics.
Think Anthropologie.
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| Gloria’sGarden Rug – Anthropologie |
No strict traditional
style directions, but instead layers of
different textures, patterns and colors.
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| elle decor |
Powerful but tasteful global influences
which evoke a comfortable happy feeling.
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| mccormick interiors |
Bohemian spaces are not sedate.
But they can be very relaxed and promote relaxation.
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| mccormick interiors |
Bohemian rooms do not take themselves too seriously.
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| Layla Grayce |
But they are also, not chocked full of
cutesy stuff.
In that respect they
do reflect a thought out
aesthetic.
and I think it would
DEFINITELY
work in our home.
In fact, if I had to describe my decor aesthetic
it is probably
“restrained Bohemian on traditional bones”.
I can’t do the full on collected layer upon layer
because with 3 kids, 3 dogs and 3 cats
we have enough layers
of just US
But I LOVE
ADORE
the idea.
I algo googled “Painted Pianos”
these kept coming up,
over and over again…
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| DESIGN MOM |
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| OUT OF THE ATTIC |
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| addicted to decorating |
the final question for me is : color?
I am not convinced that Chocolate lacquer
would work in my home
but I will think about it.
I DO however happen to have a fresh can of
HIGH GLOSS
Benjamin Moore
Bermuda Turquoise
however, this is a decision I need to brew for a while.
when it doubt
wait it out…
suggestions?
I love the green one above. If yours is going to stay in the area where it is though (who wants to move a piano, even a small one?) I might do a fabulous gray…a gray with a lot of punch, almost silver but not, or gray with a hint of deep teal blue. Currently it looks very sedate in the area it’s in, with what looks like nice pale peach walls behind. Gray popping off of that with some orange…whatever, accessories, lamps or something above could be cool.
I mean, what do I know? I’m not a decorator. But at first when I read the premise of your post, with one daughter a serious pianist, and being the daughter of a serious pianist, and being the granddaughter of TWO concert pianists, and a piano in my front hall…I thought, “No way, don’t paint your piano!,” but by the end I was sold on the idea.
If YOU do it Lesli, I’m sure it will come out great, even if you did polka dots!
Thanks Linds!!!
Better let us know what you decide!
ours looks exactly the same as yours and we’ve decided to paint ours a bluish/grey.
Dear Lesli:
Hi, I found your blog yesterday. Wow! I am so awed by your gift with color! Soo inspiring. I too made the journey to rural life eight years ago with my husband and our two kiddos ages 12 and 15. I have redone every taupe/beige room in the house at least once! Your pet portraits are so delightful as well. I’ll have to save up! I do not know if you decided about paining the piano. Growing up, my best friends parents had a painted piano in there house—a really strong color, I think a green somewhere between golf course and green apple. It was the focal point the room. I had a similar piano issue. I went to home depot or some similar store and bought a wooden decorative cut out, gave it some shine and wood glued it on the front to add interest. I’m happy with it. I agree with you on the importance of color and beauty. If you don’t like it paint it! I recently painted my childhood bed numerous delightful colors for my daughter. It had been my grandmothers. I was a little nervous for my dad to see it. He was delighted this family piece was given a make over and was being appreciated once more. Well, again, you inspire me! Take care, Michelle
Hi Michelle,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful comment. I appreciate your take on things. I ended up parting with the piano, but love that Green idea! another day I guess.I am glad you have found me, come back soon!!!
xolesli