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ROOM 02 / AN INKY THREAD

A living room in blue

A deep blue artwork can be the thread that connects a reading chair, a cushion and a shelf of well-loved books. Here, fern silhouettes and flower studies share an inky palette while keeping their own shapes and rhythms.

Indigo · blue grey · chalk
Explore the pieces ↓
Cyanotype BotanicalFern Silhouette
Arrangement illustration · not to scale
MAKE ROOM FOR IT

Two ways to begin.

01 / A PLACEMENT IDEA

A focal point by the reading chair

Compare a 16 × 20 in print, 40.6 × 50.8 cm before framing, on the wall beside your chair. Let it sit in the same visual area as the chair and side table, rather than centring it on the entire wall.

02 / A PLACEMENT IDEA

Two studies above a low sofa

Try two 16 × 20 in prints with a 3 in gap. Together they span 35 in (88.9 cm) before frames. Mark the complete arrangement first, then view it from your usual seat. The illustration shows a pairing idea, not a room measured to scale.

Measure a pair for your wall ↗

Sizes describe the artwork only. Frame dimensions and the available size/finish combinations vary; check the individual Etsy listing before ordering.

THE CONSIDERED EDIT

A few good possibilities.

Make this a board ♡

Repeat the colour, vary the subject.

Pair a delicate fern with a bolder flower study. Keep the frames consistent and pick up a small amount of the blue elsewhere in the room. Pale walls and natural wood give the darker artwork breathing space.

Do both blue prints need to be identical shades?

No. Shared light and dark tones can connect different blues. Compare the actual artwork images together, and keep one other element consistent, such as frame colour or the amount of white around each print.

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A LITTLE GUIDANCE

Find your perfect format.

The same artwork, different ways to make it yours. Available options vary by piece.

Poster

An unframed paper print. Choose a frame that works with your space. A frame is not included.

Canvas

A printed canvas without an outer decorative frame. A simple way to bring depth to your room.

Framed canvas

Canvas with the frame finish listed on Etsy. Check the selected listing for available frame colors and sizes.

Digital download

A digital artwork file to print yourself. No physical print or frame is shipped. Check the listing for file details.

A note on choosing

Measure your wall and mark out your preferred size before ordering. Room images are styling inspiration; use the dimensions and finish on the Etsy listing as your guide. Some frames shown in photos are styling props.