When I was in London with my sister Yanna, I saw at the Marimekko store an amazing textile painting on the wall of the store. I was so impressed by the serene beauty I just wanted to get it for my home, even though I had no idea where I would use it. Apparently, it was an easy DIY.
I love the rich and bold patterns that reference the brand’s finnish origins and I always enjoy browsing their products. I soon realized that the amazing painting I admired, was made from a piece of textile from the company’s autumn 2013 collection ‘weather diary’ designed by Finnish artist Aino-maijo Mestola. It was a super easy home decor DIY.
‘I live on an island and I love how the weather often feels much more powerful and interesting by the sea. Therefore this scenery has an important role in the weather diary collection. I wanted to design the prints so that each one represents a different kind of atmosphere, but when the pieces are combined they form an interesting whole.‘ said Aino-maija Mestola to designboom.com
You will need:
1. 1.5 meters of the marimekko textile
2. a plain canvas from an Art supplies store
3. a staple gun
Instructions:
Start stapling one side and then staple the opposite side. Work on the other two sides after. I washed the material first in cold water.
I used my Marimekko painting DIY, in Niki’s ex bedroom and it looks amazing with the Japanese girl decorative pillow from Zara home.
Images- designboom.com, me
Have a lovely Day!!!
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Great idea!
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Thank you my dear … It is super easy!!!
Awesome!
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Yes, I was with you and so much wanted it. I think I’ll get it!!!xxx
It looks perfect!!! I washed the fabric first and it shrank a bit… make sure you measure it after you you have washed it.
I absolutely love Marimekko’s prints and patterns and I love a good DIY! This is a great way to get a large piece of art without breaking the bank. It really does have a calm serene feeling to it, thanks for the tip! xo-Elaine
It’s super easy and they have many more amazing designs!