Lighting,art and a designated tv area will help this space feel better.

You may want to consider creating something custom for the space. Not only will it fit perfectly but you will have a large piece of art that has special meaning for you. This is a a great place to start looking/thinking http://custm.co/hz/85. I hope this helps :-).

Do you have a university with an art department in your area? Many times you can find an artist you like among professors and students for a commissioned work.

Try grouping your art and varying the sizes of your pictures. You could even include the clock as one element in your group. Do this, and then decide on the placement of the sideboard and curio. It will give more cohesion to your design.

I WOULDN'T EVEN TRY TO DECORATE THIS WALL. I WOULD REMOVE EVERYTHING HANGING, MOVE THE FURNITURE, TOO, AS THE WALL MAKES THE PIECES LOOK LIKE DOLLHOUSE FURNITURE. PAINT THE WALL AN ACCENT COLOR, MAYBE THE BLUE OF YOUR SOFAS (I CAN'T TELL FROM YOUR PHOTOS WHAT COLOR WOULD BE BEST) AND THEN LEAVE IT ALONE.

I think you are overly concerned with "filling up" blank space and all of the individual art pieces lose importance because there is so much to look at. I believe you have at least 10 decorative items on the wall. There is great beauty in simplicity and letting the architecture of your soaring ceilings speak for themselves.

That's a beautiful ceiling and wall...it's hard to decorate such a large wall, but you might try less of the smaller art. Have you considered mouting the TV on the wall and putting a piece of furniture under it, at least as wide as the TV, if not wider. You could even recycle a dresser and put it there, lots of storage for whatever...you don't have to go with the expected, unexpected is sometimes much more interesting. Tall candle sticks on that piece to the left of the TV and a shorter plant to the right. Forgoe any art on that part of the wall...How about a large potted tree in the corner to the left of the TV. Think less, and larger to create focal point on the other (right) part of the big wall....maybe not even a picture, but some other wall hanging...with different textures...how creative are you? You could even start by hanging some interesting piece of fabric for a huge rug from a dowel rod, but try to use the angle...don't visually cut the wall straight across with whatever you do....have you ever seen those "hippie" beads they used to hang in the 60's? Stay with me, but using the same concept, tilt it to be parallel to the ceiling, the long "strands" would hang straight down. Use different objects, whatever means something to you, as mmsalg mentioned above, just make sure it's wide enough and long enough to fill the wall-space. I think it would look best if the hanging pieces came down to the same point on the wall, whether it goes all the way to the floor would be up to you. Good luck...I wish I had that vaulted ceiling...it's awesome!!

I had this same problem. I solved it by buying a wallpaper mural that came in four panels. Instead of hanging the mural I divided each of the four panels into a top and bottom piece and then framed all eight panels in picture frames. I then hung the pictures in the same order they would appear if I had just hung the mural. The effect was great. The artwork was large enough to fill the space (each frame was 2' wide x 3' high) and your eye moved easily from piece to piece.

Beautiful. Design space to open the vision. I would buy a rice paper screen and hang it at 9 feet from ceiling flush to wall and put two spotlights on it.

Hi Trish,
I'd start by straightening out the tall cabinet that you have on an angle,and move it slightly toward the TV. Then I'd select only 4 of your current large paintings that are closest in size and visual weight and hang them as you have started to on the left side of the TV... 2 on the left and 2 on the right at exactly the same height and distance apart to give a sense of balance to that area. If you can purchase 2 small but mighty speakers ( they are available for most TVs for around $200 for both) so you could get rid of the large speakers and give that area a more cohesive look.
I'd love to see more shots of the room, all walls and both ends.
Your dining table looks very wide. Can you fit 2 chairs on each end? if you can great...is not it's also OK. I would center, straighten and lower the fixture. ( around 30" above the table top) It's crucial that the fixture be centered over the table...swag it if you have to. Can you move the piece with the mirror to another wall maybe behind the other table at the other end...it is so dwarfed by the soaring wall.If not, can it be used in a bedroom? If you need the storage try to find a way to use it close by .
Then I'd find a floor to ceiling wall mural that is in the same soft tones and feeling as your existing art, The murals can be custom sized, are easy to hang (although in your case, i'd hire a pro who is used to working with height) The mural will go floor to ceiling. Just do that wall and stop it before the existing tall cabinet which is now angled. If the subject matter is simple,it will be fabulous. Feel free to email me your favs and I'll give you my opinion. Please also send closeup pictures of your existing art and I'd be happy to advise you on the placement of those as well
Re windows: while drapes add a warmth and definitely finish a room, you also might consider shutters, wood or faux wood blinds as they add an architectural element.
Shaila Gottlieb
Good luck
s.gottlieb@sympatico.ca.

your pictures are way too low! People either seems to put their pics so high that one has strain their neck to look at them, or so low that one is afraid of walking into them. They should AT LEAST BE EYE LEVEL - especially in your room where you have an abundance of pics but all spaced very low on your huge wall. Shaila's idea of a large mural is excellent!

We needed a big piece of art and did something unusual that has worked wonderfully -- we bought a Marimekko shower curtain with a beautiful print on it and had it stretched (just like canvas) over a frame at an upscale frame shop. People love it and can't believe it when we tell them it's a shower curtain. Can't beat the $59 price (although framing was not cheap!). Good luck.

skyep what a great idea! I have often done this with pieces of fabric for clients on a tight budget but never thought of a shower curtain!

cool idea

Your room styling looks traditional. I found some pics with ideas that you might consider. Molding used to define wall space, Crown molding used to divide wall from ceiling space, Wall shelves to sit art on instead of hanging it and Shelves used to define display space.

Hi Trish, Wow! in 13 hours you have a lot of wonderful suggestions already!

Your instinct for a larger piece of art is right, as it would help you to focus attention in the space. With kitchen, dining and family room all sharing the same space, a focal point and several sub-focal points would allow you to stand in the doorway and direct the eye to each space, inviting people into your room.

If you stand in the doorway looking in to your room, which area would you like to be the focal point? It's hard to tell in your photos, as I cannot see the other sides of your room or doorways. It looks like you have 2-story windows along the kitchen/dining wall? And 1-story windows along the den wall?

For example, if the focal point is your kitchen and a 2-story bank of windows dominates that side of the space; you could balance the large wall of windows and high ceiling, by anchoring the end wall behind the dining table with a large piece of art. This would reflect attention back into the dining/kitchen area, keeping people grounded inside a large space.

We would remove all the other small pieces of art from that wall. This would allow the large tv to be sub-dominate in the overall space, thus directing the eye back around the other side of the room in sequence. I can't tell what is happening on that side of the room with the table near the windows? O what is on the other end of that area?

Lots of great ideas here; I think the 15' tall tapestry is the winner.

Is that an outside wall? Maybe you could install some type of tall windows, maybe arched? Glass block?

The Art you are using is one dimensional - incorporate wood, metal, mirror, shelving - create interest - As one comment-er advised start fresh and create focal points.

Thanks for all the amazing ideas! I guess i should have taken some other pics,or explained the space better...This is a great room...floored over an indoor pool 8 years ago..stripped off the side cedar walls and left the ceiling. The windows to the left of the tv overlook the ocean...we are on the waterfront on Vancouver island so that is the major focus of the room. we can't mount the tv as is an older heavy type...someday we will replace it when the real estate market improves.....any crystal balls out there??? so currently $$ are an issue...love the mural idea! we need to keep the storage piece and because it is a great room with windows on 3 of 4 sides there is very little space for art...

I'd take everything down and off all the surfaces. Then I'd move the bookcase over to
near the window, Put nothing on the TV wall, just the TV and I'd group all your art near the buffet, go high up like the picture. .
of the dining room table.I wouldn't paint the wall a dark color it might look like its falling over on you but it might be fun to paint
big horizontal stripes for interest in cream and white. Then edit edit edit so the most important things are the focus

Think xl painting xl tapestry, xl mirror, about one third height of room. I had same prob and had to think bigger and less. Bigger lamps and larger candles
and holders. All pica on wall now should go elsewhere on smaller walls. Remember bigger and less

Understanding the situation better now, I would recommend you hire an interior designer to come in and rehang your art for you, and arrange your furniture to best advantage.

Modern wall art stickers can give a big impact for less

i did hire an interior designer...and she was at a loss as well.....I like the large wall hanging idea...i live on the waterfront so maybe some large light driftwood pieces....I do interior work for others no issue...but my own space???? why is that???

Lol Trish I have the same problem..can help others in a sec with design myself and place takes days! It sounds like you havea great view and that need to be highlighted as well. I like michigannamom idea of maybe simplifying it. Also you could add a beam along the wall to break up the wall space and have it in the same teak that is on the ceilings. That way you can group pics and photos at more eye level. Or you can get pieces of the drift wood that u were talking about and making a statement piece with that. Honestly though I think putting a horizontal beam would be easy and good option.

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