Nested » Ceiling Medallions http://nestedhome.co.uk Inspiration for Home and Family Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:41:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Get Creative With Ceiling Medallions http://nestedhome.co.uk/2011/10/07/get-creative-with-ceiling-medallions/ http://nestedhome.co.uk/2011/10/07/get-creative-with-ceiling-medallions/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:41:06 +0000 Gemma http://nestedhome.co.uk/?p=134 A few weeks ago I spent an afternoon at Highclere Castle in Berkshire, the set of the very popular British TV series, Downton Abbey. I spent the majority of the time captivated by the ceilings, resulting not only in severe neck ache but also inspiration. The intricate paintings [...]]]> A few weeks ago I spent an afternoon at Highclere Castle in Berkshire, the set of the very popular British TV series, Downton Abbey. I spent the majority of the time captivated by the ceilings, resulting not only in severe neck ache but also inspiration. The intricate paintings were beautifully framed by cornicing and medallions and got me thinking, how could I make art out of those?

Once home, I began my hunt on Google and found this image on Apartment Therapy.com. Now that I see it here, it seems such a wonderfully simple idea. Why strain your eyes and ruin your neck to see these beautifully detailed pieces?Made to be painted you can keep it simple with muted tones that don’t distract from the detail or maybe even be a bit creative and highlight certain points . I’d far rather have these on the wall than the traditional plates.

These medallions are very detailed and quite old fashioned in style, a reason why I love them. However for the more modern home you could try a contemporary design. I found a great selection on UK Home Interiors ranging from the traditional through to art deco and contemporary. Whatever your style, this is a creative and artistic way to decorate your walls.

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