Is it possible at all to switch it with the one over the fireplace? Cannot tell the size there for sure. Your new piece will need to be centered with the couch and hung so it is 6 inches or maybe 8 at the most, from the back of your couch.

The picture over the fireplace is pretty small. Should be centre the picture with the sofa and not the wall?

If you center the pic with the sofa, then the whole wall looks planned for the furniture placement. If you keep the art centered with the wall, it looks like you just decided to put the couch there.

OK, I see another pic on the window wall that looks big.....any hope for that one to even prop on the back of the couch to get an idea for size? It should be 2/3 the size of the couch, if that helps. The current piece is a good length.

HI -- What is really going on with this room is ... the furniture is too big for the room. Have you tried the sofa facing the fireplace and the chair where the sofa is now . Then that long picture could be lowered and hung off center to the left . Do you really need that door there ? If that was removed then the room would not feel so confined . Try not to hang all your art so high .

Is switching the furniture an option? I realize the chair fits inside the window and the couch would not, but that is still ok. Any thought to taking down the brown drapes since the furniture is also brown? Now we are really ganging up on you, huh?

Lol moving the furniture is not an option, I like the layout of the room (I realise the furniture is a little big, it came from my last house) I'm pretty happy with the room, I just can't get that wall looking right. Iv tried all my pictures up on it and nothing looks right.

How a bout a mirror or clock?

Changing the curtains is an interesting idea too.

Here's a photo looking the other way...

Do the picture over the fp and the one to the left of the loveseat relate? Could they be hung together over the couch?

Indomom, you have a sharp eye... They are the same artist but I don't think they would go together. Plus, then I would need to find something to fill those other two spaces!

For my two cents worth - why does it have to be a picture? Put up some colorful graphic art such as metal circles and candle holders.

Not a mirror as nothing to reflect really.

Why don't you let US be the judge of that, fl0yd?! Haha! Just thought it might be fun to see. If you liked it you could hang the skyline art over the fireplace...

Try placing your picture to the left and move dow a bit and then add two more smaller prints to the right (picture below doesn't reflect size, but idea may help). It will also help with off setting couch not being in the middle of the wall. Floating shelves could also be an option.[houzz=]; [houzz=]

Hang the guitar horizontally--or put on a shelve for easy access.

Hey Maureen, I have that photo you posted saved to my favs! I love that look. Looks like a bit of work though!

You will need a person to help you for sure, but you just have to measure out the wall to decide where to place and use that tool (?) to make sure shelf is level. My sister travelled to Africa, so her two shelves are filled with pictures they took, an African mask, an old fashioned camera, a carved flute, etc. If you like music, it might be nice to go that route. It makes for an intersting wall and is a personal reflection of who you are. Collecting the items is part of the fun.

Why don't you try Hanging the cello and guitar on the same wall on an angle like a v or both going in same direction

Oops may be a second guitar I see, not a cello

PLACE PICTURE LOWER IN THE CENTER OF THE SOFA NOT THE CENTER OF THE WALL. PLACE THE INSTERUMENT OVER THE PAINTING THE ONE ON THE SIDE WALL, HANG HORZONIAL. GOOD LUCK, LYNN

What about that cool Brooklyn Bridge art over the sofa?

The loveseat and bunched up drapes are not enhancing the bay window. Consider panels that hang outside of the bay on either side. I tend to think the TV would look good in the niche, the bridge over the sofa, the horizontal piece over the FP so the art there isn't above the door frame, and the other two pix flanking the window. Hang the guitars on either side of the TV in the niche.

I would swap it with the one over fireplace.

Maybe a small collage of family photos or of landscapes

Thanks for the ideas, I tried the Brookline bridge art over the sofa but didn't really work and I really like it where it is. I did see a painting of New York skyline the other day that I liked, I'll attach it. Let me know what you think. It's quite expensive though. I like the idea of centering the picture with the sofa and hanging the guitar up beside it. That could really work, might try it tomorrow.

I like the shelve idea but worried it might look a bit cluttered.

As for my bay window, thanks for the idea about the 3 x one panel blinds, I think that would look really cool. What colour do you think? I can't do any more brown or I'll go crazy lol

That NY skyline is nice. It would bring in some much needed color.

All your art is too high. Rehang the print over the sofa so it's centered and no more than 8" above the back.

The canvas over the bookcase is too big. Find another place for it and replace it with one that is properly sized. Hang it 5" over the top of the furniture. Lower the print left of the window to eye level when sitting down; likewise the one over the mantel to a couple of inches above.

If all else fails, there's always the fallback canary.

If it's in the budget I would put the couches up on Craigslist or eBay and go to raymour and Flanagan and get smaller couches.
The room can not accommodate couches that big.
I would go streamlined and in a neutral color.
I would hang the tv over the fireplace and have it covered by sliding wooden angels or mirrors - they sell them in pottery barn
You will free up that space and can hide the tv when not watching it
Since you love music- look for prints or paintings that you fall in love with- it's a personal thing
I like the idea of 1 big mirror or a collage of smaller ones

I hear ya about the furniture but it's pretty new and soo comfy so it's staying a while longer. I have big plans for the room in a few years including a wood burning stove etc but for now I just need to get this wall sorted... And maybe those blinds.

Honestly, the most disturbing thing about this room is that you can't fully open the door.

This is a den and not the living room, right?

It's one of my living rooms, the main one. But since it's just me living here, I don't need to cater to anyone else. Really I just it to sit by the fire and play guitar or watch movies and I find it very comfortable for that.

I hardly find the door not opening fully disturbing, slightly inconvenient maybe but it doesn't bother me. As I said before the room will be done over in a year or two.

Dean, in your original dilemma post, you said you felt the picture was too small and not colorful. So buy a bigger, more colorful one, then hang it lower and center it over the couch.

Check out these water walls to bring life into your living room. More pics for inspiration at http://www.luxewaterwalls.com/fountains.html

Hi Dean! This is a lovely room. The color of the walls is very calming, especially with the color combination of the sofa and chair. I agree with you that the artwork above the couch is too small but I do love the art and suggest you transfer it to the opposite wall and put a mirror over the sofa. It all depends on what this room is used for and how you want it to make you feel...but drawing upon my current impression of this room...it seems like it could be a tranquil and cozy artists nook. To both play up this feeling and create an illusion of space I would suggest a large mirror hung horizontally over your sofa. This will give you some depth and make the room feel larger and wider. You can find something extremely simple, clean, and affordable. Try, Ikea or Target. Or even....to be a little creative and frugal...Have you seen those over the door mirrors for $5? Get 3 of them, peel off the cheap frames and use 3m command strips to hang them one on top of the other with no gaps in between to look like one huge rectangular mirror.
To add to the warmth of this room, I would suggest flanking the mirror with sconces. Again, you can find affordable sconces that are meant to hold candles. I've attached an example from Target below. Instead of using real candles, get the faux glow with those battery powered candles so you can play guitar without worrying about burning down the house. (Now I have the Pointer Sisters -Fire stuck in my head). This sconce is around $10 at Target.

In my opinion, your sofa would look gorgeous with gold/bronze accents to further bring out the colors in the drapes . (sorry for my unsolicited advice here but I truly love those curtains which so elegantly tie in with the sofa) It looks rich and luxurious. Check out www.hm.com and look at their new home decor. You will find a wide array of bronze, gold, silvery, burgundy velvet and silky decorative pillows to go with the room. In my opinion, you do not need to go out and buy new furniture nor do I think the sofa and chair are too big for the room...but I would move the chair away from the sofa so it doesn't feel cramped....that's just me. If you like it where it is, then leave it. It's your home, so you need to be happy living in it. So, after all that....here is the summary. Go with a large simple rectangular mirror over the couch (horizontally) and if you want flank the mirror with sconces that is optional. Don't overcrowd this wall or else it will make the room feel very cluttered and cramped. Use lighting, metallics, and mirrors to create an overall feeling of a larger well-defined space. Good luck! I've also attached a design board I created for you to give you an idea of what I envision for your setup. P.S. I found this cute pillow at CB2 that combines the mint color of the walls with metallics.

Kind regards,
Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn, thank you for taking the time and effort for posting your detailed and balanced advice. I love the cushions and I think a nice chunky mirror would be nice (any excuse to go shopping lol) I think I have a space for the picture upstairs so im off to check now...

I am so happy to have helped! If you have any other design dilemmas or need some information about the cushions, please don't hesitate to ask. You can get more info on my blog diydesignmom.com and can always email me diydesignmom@gmail. I hope to see some After photos of your space!!! It has a lot of potential! Jacquelyn