Oversized Wall Art Ideas For My Office
The room I spend the most time in, other than our master bedroom and kitchen, is my office. I’ve been contemplating different design ideas in here since we moved in but somehow it just hasn’t been a priority amongst all the other rooms needing furnished and decorated. Currently, it’s pretty much a big blank canvas. I’ve procrastinated putting any nails in our walls. New home problems I suppose. I think I’m finally ready to get out the hammer and nail. Sometimes when you can’t make up your mind you just need to ask someone else. I’m asking YOU to help me today in making the decision in some oversized wall art ideas for my office. Let’s design this room together!
I really do LOVE my office. It’s bright and airy. The walls, built ins and upper trim work is painted in the same color and sheen, Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray. Pretty black grid patio doors take you out to a fun outdoor living space I plan to furnish this summer. I’ll be sharing more on that once we dethaw from our very long winter here in Colorado. So maybe by June or July, ha! Not kidding either.
Look closely and you’ll see a long narrow box on the floor. It’s the IKEA Bjorksta frame and is mega large, 55 x 79.” Here it has sat for almost 9 months collecting dust and now it’s time to bring it to life. Actually, it’s time to bring my office to life! I bought the frame before we moved into our new home after I stumbled upon this print shop that has a great selection of art. They actually work perfectly in the large frame I had bought.
Large framed art and canvas art can be very expensive. I’ve never been one to splurge on expensive art and prefer to fill a wall with something that makes a big statement yet puts only a little dent in the checkbook. We’re talking a 55 x 79″ piece of art for under $200!! Go ahead and squeal! I get excited about bargain deals too! Don’t judge my non-expert photoshop skills, just look at the art on the wall and tell me which one you like best. I actually tried to keep the scale true to size but it may be slightly off. You get the idea though.
Keep in mind, there will be a rug (still deciding on that one..story of my life), but this rug is a strong contender. I also love this rug with the gorgeous saturated colors but it keeps selling out in my size. I’ll also have additional seating. Aside from all those details, just zoom your eyes in on the art and tell me your first impressions.
Blue Agave Wall Art
Or…
Pines Wall Art
This one I’m especially fond of because it gives the illusion you are looking out a window in my office into the acreage of forest behind us. There is something so peaceful and serene about it.
What’s your vote?
Since I know you’re going to ask, that fabulous chandelier can be found HERE. I hope to share the full reveal of my office within the next couple of weeks! Fingers crossed! I’m really excited to see how this oversized art plays out in my office. If it ends up being a flop, I have another perfect spot in mind for it. Always have a back up plan. 😉
Dear Shauna,
You can be happy to have an office and I’m sure it will be great.
I would bet on the Pines duet and the gorgeous Messina carpet. I chose Pines because it offers the effect of the window, it has no limit for sight, it magnifies the space … and even illuminates it.
Many hugs and upsets, Mia
Love your feedback Mia, thank you!!
xx
I am definitely loving the pines as well! I instantly loved the agave, but with keeping in tone with the serene atmosphere of the rest of your gorgeous house, I feel that stunning beauty and peacefulness when I see the pines. It’s always an easier decision when it’s someone else’s house! 😉
I like the first one the best. The Pines is really nice too, but I think it looks like a similar view to what you see out of your window. The first piece of art is a little different.
They’re both so good!! Thanks for your input!
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I vote for the Blue Agave! It brings in a little color. You can look out your windows to see the trees!
Very good point Kim! Thank you!
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Hands down, Blue Agave. Why? You are lucky enough to actually live in the beauty of the pines so why have a representation of it? Just a humble opinion. Keep the great posts coming!
You are so right!! Thank you!!
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Blue Agave
Thanks Maria! It’s in the lead right now!
I love the blue agave -An unexpected wow factor!
Thank you Elaine! I love “the unexpected”!! 😉
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Blue Agave for sure! So refreshing, a little bold & feels new. The tree print, although beautiful, seems overdone – like I’ve seen it many times (in versions) before.
Xx
That is a very good point about the Pines. Definitely want to be more unique so thank you for your insight!
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Love the blue agave. Made me say wow!! I agree with most comments. Both prints are fabulous. I love everything about your house.
Debbie
The blue agave. It adds a touch of color without being obnoxious. Its beautiful.
I love the Blue Agave! I think it makes the biggest statement and it combines all the other succulent elements throughout your amazing home!
With your impeccable taste, either one will look perfect!
The blue agave. The pines looks like you’re looking out of one of your beautiful windows, so the agave would make more of a statement. I’ll be looking at the art, I have a few oversized walls that need a statement piece. That’s for the idea !!
Pines art goes with the outdoor surroundings and is calmer.
I immediately thought, “ the Blue Agave makes me think of Shauna! It speaks a more feminine than the trees, it’s bursting with something to say, and the pointed ends of the Agave, like you, have some edge and a teeny bit of sass!” You’re probably laughing, thinking of how people “feel they know you” merely from your posts. Take this as a compliment, I think this gorgeous Agave Art is soooo you!
(Sidenote: I have SW Agreeable Gray in our guest bathroom in our condo with an oversized Ocean Art Piece . I constantly receive compliments that the blue in the print and the gray on the wall are beautiful together. You can see it on my page as a recent post. The mahogany vanity is almost black in color, in real life, so it looks more stunning in person.)
***Can’t wait to see which Art you prefer in the end!!
Hi Shauna,
I love the Blue Agave print! Love the pop of color. Can’t wait to see your finished office. 🙂
Love the Pines! But I have tree art all over my house and I never feel board with it. I even ordered a couple of tree ring prints you had in one of your posts.
Blue Agave!
Blue agave all the way. You’ve got the real pines right outside your windows and doors. Can’t compare to the real, living trees . Go Blue!
I see that the Blue Agave is trending, but I felt it a little too aggressive in comparison with the serenity of your office and the whole house. It may also limit your choice of rug. Pines are the very opposite. Have you considered the Big Sur?
Pines!! Looking at it puts me in a thoughtful place. It fits the purpose of the room, the shelf decor, and the personality of the rest of your house (from what I’ve seen in pictures). The Agave print is too jarring, especially for an office. It also doesn’t create any depth in the room. It’s just, well…there.
I’d stick to green plants in pots! Put up Pines, and get lost in the serenity.
Blue Agave
I vote for the pines. On quick glance the blue agave one looked like fireworks. I find the pines one to be so much more calm and serene and that’s exactly the feel I would personally want in an office space.
Hands down, Blue Agave!
Blue Agave gets my vote 🙂
Blue Agave – you already have the ‘real’ pine tree view out your gorgeous windows. With Blue Agave you will have the best of both worlds!
Blue Agave ALL THE WAY!!!
I love the blue agave. My attention is drawn right into the center of the plants….you get lost in the depths of the picture. It is so warm and inviting. WOW factor!!!
Definitly Blue Agave !
The agave is pretty, but when I scrolled down and saw the pines, I just took a deep breath and felt calmness. I would like THAT feeling in my office. I lost my husband at the end of January, and going to my office for the mounds of paperwork is daunting. Looking at a serene view like the pines would be wonderful!
The blue agave picture is a wow picture and gets my vote.
I like Splash! It has movement, is refreshing, and can be serene or active, depending on your mood. But, then I love living by the water. Art is very personal.
I find the Pines boring and the Agave prickly. Again, subjective.
I really like the Blue Agave Shauna. Your home is so amazing…I really love all that you have done so far.
My original thought was the agave print, but I think you need to have the rug in the room first and then decide if the overall patterns play well together. I love the Messina rug, and it works so well with the chandelier and simple room deign. If you get that first, put it down and live with it, I think the art will choose itself. Anxiously awaiting your final choices!
The Agave looks too busy to me and difficult to pair with seasonal accessories. The Pines is so soothing and, as otthers have said, like a window on that big wall. I want it myself!
Blue agave. If you pick this one, hope you tell us how to get a Giant print like this. Love it and would like it in my house.
we definitely vote for the pines, not the Agave….looks too much like a kin to the “oohies”…(inside joke) ????
Hmmmmm, I see beauty in both. However, the Agave Print seems that it belongs in a California setting. Considering all the cactus plants you display so beautifully throughout your home iseems enough. I would consider the Pines. It whispers “ here we are, in the forest” 🙂
I love the Messina rug so that influenced my choice of the pines for artwork. Agave is cool but maybe a bit too much with the rug. However, if you go with the quiet rug, agave would be quite a statement.
Crazy winter we are having here in Colorado this year. I’m ready for spring! But the snow sure will improve the drought situation.
Blue Agave. But I don’t see this going with the second rug. I do love the second rug, but would use Pines with that. It is backordered for a very long time, so if you use the first rug, then Blue Agave!
I am drawn to the blue agave print. Another color you can incorporate into your decor. So pretty!!
Pines and Messina combo for sure. The Agave goes better with a vacation/summer house. And the Messina/Pines adds richness and warmth to the room, which is nice with such tall ceilings.
Can you source the round gold drawer knobs? Thank you!
Hi Sheri, here is the link for the knobs:
https://rstyle.me/+qXQpU7DQnu6oVJNN2XZ1wg
I love everything about your blog and house but IMHO I’m not feeling either one of these. I like them both and think they are great choices but I also feel like you need something more unexpected in here. Just my thoughts. I’m sure whatever you pick will be great like everything you do! Cheers!
I vote for The Pines as well. I love nature and the outdoors so it is calming to me. Quick question. What is that beautiful flooring throughout the house?
Thanks, April
Hi Shauna,
Both look great! My vote would be for the pines between the two. If you’re open to something different, Marmont Hill has some really fun art. I personally have this one in 48 x 48. I think is could also look really awesome in your space!
https://www.gilt.com/boutique/product/132827/74719771/?dsi=CAT-1586007003–5c3086db-1e59-4717-aca0-3936af16713b&lsi=22521420-9012-4465-b157-7c9f90f1fa0b&pos=16
Question for you if I may … what sheen of paint did you use on your walls and then built in’s? Assuming a flat on ceilings … what about your trim and baseboards? Lovely house – huge fan!
Hi Natalie! Our built ins are satin and the walls and trim are eggshell in my office. Trim in the rest of the home is semi-gloss.