Niche...HELP!

11 years ago

This is one of those horrid niche/alcove areas above my HVAC exchange vent. I am trying to accessorize the area . I need ideas. I like the way this is going...but I feel as if it needs some tweaking.

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decoenthusiaste

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

The lampshade is OK but you may not need that much light in the niche. Consider having an electrician wire in a dimmable spot in the "ceiling" of the niche. Then replace the lamp with a trio of candlesticks. Less light will soften it a lot. Otherwise, put in a lamp that just takes a tiny bulb, like a chandelier candle flame style one in a low wattage for a warm glow and less harsh light.

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PRO
User
11 years ago
take down the iron and put up the lady to the left of the light.
Kelly
Original Author
11 years ago
That's a great idea! Would you leave the vases as they are?
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Kelly
Original Author
11 years ago
What a difference that small change made! I will hang the art tomorrow. It's just leaned up to get the effect.
decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
Paint the electrical switch and outlet covers to match the wall color.
Kelly
Original Author
11 years ago
The outlet covers are driving me a little crazy! I'm also unsure about the lamp shade.
PRO
User
11 years ago
or just lower the wattage in the bulb down to 15 watt, you can get what is known as appliance bulbs in that wattage. and by ivory face plates.
PRO
User
11 years ago
i think she can lean too.
Kelly
Original Author
11 years ago
I like her leaning. I'm afraid the cleaning ladies will knock it down and scratch the walls though. :( Maybe hang just off the bottom of the niche.
decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
As long as the bottom of the lady piece is closer to the "floor' of the niche than to the "ceiling." Generally 5" or a bit less, in this case.
Kelly
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you decoenthusiaste! I think the piece is hanging beautifully now. The area looks great. Now...if I could only make an improvement in another ugly niche. The TV area. :(
PRO
User
11 years ago
do this.... lol. i would mount a solid piece of wood up top and mount the tv to it, leaving the shelf for the components below, and removing the trim. and extend the pillars up top and cap with molding.
Kelly
Original Author
11 years ago
Oh my goodness flair lighting that's a fabulous fix! I will definitely have this done ASAP. In the meantime do you have any suggestions for accessories to dress up the area?
PRO
User
11 years ago
take the pictures off the mantel, and change the color of the candles. not much to dress up here. rather i would say less is more. maybe red candles for xmas, but i might just take those down too. for now christmas decor!
PRO
User
11 years ago
would the irons scroll decor from the niche fit over the tv or is it too small?
Kelly
Original Author
11 years ago
The iron scroll is too small. I like what your thinking though. :) It seems I need something on the floor in front of or to the sides of the fireplace.
PRO
User
11 years ago
ya a new focal point.