With all of the switches on the wall -- perhaps you might consider adding some black or chocolate brown wall shelves -- staggered so that when you lean a photo against the wall -- the switches might be covered temporarily. And -- using ledges -- you can have the option of switching out art and photos.

You could add black-and-white photos of your new lovely dog! :)

I do like both of your artworks -- you COULD hang the brightly-colored one above the plant. THEN add a couple of shelves on the other side -- and add black-and-white photos BUT mat them in colors that would match the artwork.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pottery Barn -- Frame ideas

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I think the ideas on this link are just great. Maybe you might just find what suits you best. Check them out!

Rutty

Here is a link that might be useful: http://openhouse.homegoods.com/index.php/2009/06/20/flat-screen-wall-decorating-ideas/

I think your biggest issue is the CONTRAST. If the wall behind the television were painted the color of your "accent wall" the television would be less like a gaping black hole. Any chance you might change the paint color? Switch the accent wall?

I like the idea of floating shelves. Really, I don't think it looks bad with nothing there.

Actually I would not put any art on the wall. The simplicity and clean lines look good to me. If you really want something I can see two long narrow peices of art on either side of the TV....I would use something with some color.

I wouldn't put pictures above the tv. I think it looks fine the way it is. The only thing I might do is paint it the same color as the accent wall. You could put a large wall clock above it or some metal wall art, but, again, I'd leave it the way it is.

I like teacats idea of adding floating shelves on the sides of TV to put leaning black and white photos that would hide the plate switches. I also think leaving the area above TV blank is OK.

Thank you everyone for all of your help! I love the ideas.

On second look, I'd paint the switch plates the color of the walls.

I'd mount the tv on the wall a little higher than it is now. It would look neater. Right now it is too bunched down low with the tv stand. That can still be used beneath it, but I'd break the combo up by raising the tv.

I would leave the TV where it is; it is at the appropriate height for viewing. I would paint that wall to match the others in the room. It would diminish the contrast between the TV and wall. I would place minimal if any artwork around the TV. You are going to run into problems placing your pieces around the various switches.

I don't see any lamps in your room. I would focus on lighting and window treatments next.

I love your area rug - I would find some way to use that beautiful shade of blue as an accent color. And your pup is adorable!