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What should I put above the sofa?

12 years ago
Dear Houzzers ! This is our family room.I am not sure what to put above the sofa considering long wall and very high ceiling.Mirror?Art?Ledges?What size?Thank you

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  • 12 years ago
    I would put up a big, framed art print that will give balance to the media center on the opposite wall. This would also look less cluttered than a mirror (which will just recast the view of your media center shelves) or ledges.
    inna1975 thanked mmilos
  • 12 years ago
    Tall plant or plants in corners of room. Large japanese screen, or a triptych (picture broken into 3 panels) Room needs so dark contrasts.
    inna1975 thanked cckroha
  • 12 years ago
    Pull the couch off the wall- it adds dimension to the room. Then put an open shelving unit behind the couch and up towards the ceiling. You do not have to cover the whole wall but even just covering a small area will look nice. any of these shelves would most likely work but it depends on your price range- some of them you can change the colors as well. Good luck. HOpe my advice was useful.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I agree with cckroha - I would do triptych art that would add contrast to your room.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Wallpaper on board.

    Would love to see a large chandelier in the room, too.

    Pastel Palette - Andre Slipcover Sofa · More Info
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    since you have a high ceiling i would recommend you to use several stripes of wallpaper framed
    kinda like this
  • 12 years ago
    What about a large printed Van Gogh canvas? I love the colors in your room.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you everyone for the comments.I lean towards triple art or framed wallpaper.
  • 12 years ago
    I personally am not fan of "triple art" It somehow looks dated to me. One large piece or a collage IMHO.
  • 12 years ago
    Hello Darzy! What size of art should I look for?The sofa size is 7.2 ft .
  • 12 years ago
    Why don't you do something quirky and fun like this octopus triptych? Also love the idea of the chandelier and pulling the couch away from the wall a little bit. The blue in this art piece will off set the colour of your couches beautifully!
  • 12 years ago
    Sorry I didn't think the photo was attaching! Just meant to send one!!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi Inna, what kind of art do you enjoy? You can check out our page for art ideas. Here are a few:
    Indian Summer, by Ben and Raisa Gertsberg, fine art print · More Info

    Blooming Desert No 1, by Ben and Raisa Gertsberg - canvas art, art print · More Info

    End Of Summer by Ben and Raisa Gertsberg - modern art, canvas art, art print · More Info

    Rippling Colors No 1, by Ben & Raisa Gertsberg, fine art print · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    I would do a series of large paintings or large framed pictures.
  • 12 years ago
    Hi inna.. I would recommend large..at least 48" wide by 36" high. But, that can get pricey, so you can do two complementary prints with 24" x 36" and space them close together. JudyG's idea is a very nice option for a more cost effective approach with the wallpaper on boards option.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you everyone again .Once I find something,I'll let you know.I would love to have a chandelier in this room but unfortunately the ceiling and the wiring have to be redone and this is a project of its own.Can you have a look at those hideous lights on the ceiling and give me an idea with what to change them to look more attractive( again without construction)
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I think you must add family photo frames, which will look good on that long wall.
  • 12 years ago
    maybe a big modern picture
  • 12 years ago
    I love all the picture ideas--but especially the tree--where did you get that, I love it.
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