I enjoy images of iconic beauty, architecture and advertising in particular retro/vintage photography. As a cheap alternative to otherwise expensive wall art I usually frame posters and photos, creating something a tad different to typical Ikea prints of City landscapes.
In this instance I logged onto AllPosters.co.uk and browsed through their many galleries from Banksy to Warhol to Kandinsky. I went with my favourite choice of iconic beautiful women.
Instead of going for the obvious images of Audrey Hepburn, I went for a stunning print of Liz Taylor and a gorgeous print of Marilyn Monroe, one of which I had never seen before. I also purchased a movie poster of Le Mepris poster featuring Brigitte Bardot that was featured in a previous inspiration post.
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| Elizabeth Taylor |
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| Marilyn reading |
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| Brigitte's Le Mepris poster |
I think the key to choosing a good poster is dependant on the feel of your home and whatever room it will hang in but also to choose something that is a little bit different. Instead of the same Audrey Breakfast at Tiffany's print or Marilyn's seven year itch, choose something that is less 'typical' to the eye so that it becomes a talking point in your room.
Of course I would love to afford 'real' art in my home and it's certainly something to work towards but in the mean time I find this a cheap and effective way at dressing my walls.
What do you have hanging on your walls?
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