Love it, it's so much fun. My only issue would be giving up being able to use that wall for more cabinet/counter space with a piece of freestanding furniture. But even with that, I'd find a way to rock some dramatic artwork!

Make a diptych (or triptych , if your prefer) that slides aside to reveal spice or other shallow storage. It should be easy to mount a large paneled piece on screens, and the standard space between joists (assuming no plumbing or electrical work) would make great shelf spacing!

this is really cool, however, I tend to be messy in the kitchen and I'd be so afraid of accidentally splashing it with something!

I like the idea but I certainly would only do this with artwork framed under glass or that is a very inexpensive reproduction because of the potential for food splatters.

Personally I love it and would do it myself in the same situation.

I just think it's be amusing to peek in the kitchen window and see the guy in the painting looking back.

I have a large framed original that covers a whole wall in the kitchen. I wipe any spills off the plexi easily, but since it is not near prep space it only needs regular dusting. I get to enjoy a bold bit of art in a space I spend loads of time in= happy!

I love it!

P.S. There isn't much modest about this kitchen.

Not that I particularly dig the painting, but how would you enjoy it if you can't stand back far enough to see the whole thing?

I'm way into it. It shows a willingness to do whatever you want, and I always like that.

I don't want it in my kitchen BUT I think it's great to see a homeowner do exactly what he wants in HIS own space.

Not unprotected so close to the sink. I have a large (not as large) 80 year old sketch hanging over the table in my kitchen but it's far enough away from water and heat and has plexiglass over it so I don't worry about it being damaged. As for appearances, yes, I like art in the kitchen.

I love the idea of statement art, but I wouldn't have picked that particular piece.

^ The owner painted it himself which is pretty cool.

i think the statement that the oversized art for the room makes is pretty cool. however, if this is a painting that they want their guests (and themselves!) to really see and appreciate, then there isn't enough room to really stand back from the painting and admire it. just my two cents!

I really like it. Love the red and white as it looks nice and clean. And the painting? Geez, I'm a; messy cook but it' on the far wall so how far do you guys spew your ingredients when you cook?

ixnay on the additional piece of furniture as it would really close off the space - unless of course, you NEED the storage the additional piece would offer. I'd rather ditch stuff than clutter up this amazing kitchen.

This kitchen rocks!

I love it. Yes, one could have issues with spills, storage and being able to view it better but I don't care. The sheer drama and just plain fun of having a huge painting in the kitchen out weighs all of that.

Word. What about the airborne oil particles when you fry? I'm sure Museum Curators everywhere are recoiling at this article.

Love it. And I have mad framing envy...I need to work on my mitre skills...

I loved this house tour and think that the artist who lives here did an brilliant job making a nondescript rental kitchen (with small floor tile and laminate counters) look fantastic.

Good idea but I'm with many others who are messy cooks! When you toss something into hot oil or are scrubbing something really ferociously those particles really reach far! and it's hard to really get a good look at the painting in this particular location. Paintings are great in the kitchen but I'm sad about how vulnerable this one is!

I agree with Jasonpolk's comment. I don't hate big art, but this piece does not go with anything. There are some country accents and some tuscan accents in the room, so it seems like it was hung there simply because it fit.

I LOVE it. I agree about protecting it with glass, though, particularly for oil. Think about that nasty greasy black dirt you find on the top of the fridge all over the painting, yuck. I would be careful with the glass, too--I sometimes steam up my kitchen when I'm boiling something for a long time, so I would want it to vent well if it gets steamy.

Agree with Yonella and MGINWA. It doesn't even look like there's any kind of a vent hood for the stove, so if this person actually cooks, there's going to be a lot of grease and moisture in the air which is bad news for the painting. I would think you'd need a really good vent (and an inexpensive painting you weren't really that attached to) for this to work.

Just a couple of quick notes about the painting. I did this about ten years ago for an event that I was coordinating. It is painted on inexpensive muslin with house paint from Lowe's. I coated it with several layers of a gloss medium to give it a shine similar to oil paint. I do not spend a lot of time cooking, but I have spilled things on it and it cleans very easily. I scrub it down a couple of times a year... I couldn't hurt it if I tried. I hung it in the kitchen because I like it and because it is an anomaly in the space. I enjoy things like that. Thanks for all of the comments, they're fun to read.