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meganbuch

Big wall

11 years ago
Need advice on how to decorate/frame around this huge 70" TV. The wall hangings look lost and the small tv and stand are temporary. Hopefully something semi cost-friendly. Thanks!

Comments (20)

  • 11 years ago

    There's enough on the wall as it is.

  • 11 years ago

    I would take the 2 smaller pictures/sayings down. Are you actually wanting to put a frame around the TV? You could build one with baseboards. My husband built me a large frame for my Sid Dickens tiles, he used thick baseboards that we painted black.


  • 11 years ago
    No I wasn't going to actually add a frame. Just didn't know how to decorate on both sides since there is so much wall space. I agree with taking the hangings down. Just didn't know if shelving (maybe book cases?) or something else would look good.
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    I think part of the reason this wall looks a little "off" is because the piece of furniture under the TV is so small compared to the TV itself. It also seems weird to have another TV (or computer? can't tell, but either way, another screen) next to it.

    I would suggest a low, wide piece of furniture that is wider than the TV. You could place a few small photos on it, as well as having plenty of storage for DVDs, equipment, etc. Then I would find another home for the second TV/computer and its table. This will free up some wall space on the right, and you can balance out your pictures on the left by adding something on the right.

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    I think what be making the wall look so empty is more about the proportion of what you have happening - there is a huge tv with a little cabinet underneath it, another small cabinet to the right of it and then a tiny chair on the left... I don't think bookcases would help unless you recentered everything to take into account the soffit on the right .... I would suggest getting a nice long piece ( or several pieces put together ) and run them under the tv then just have a picture or 2 on each side ( they can be different sizes but try to have the frames the same color ).....

    Good luck and have fun!

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Looks like Epiphany is a much faster typist than I am! Great suggestion!

  • 11 years ago
    Bookcases...both tall and short...go to IKEA, or check out the Container Store. Take measurements and you can build a DIY entertainment center that will fill/fit that entire wall, plus give you additional storage.
  • 11 years ago
    I guess, you have photo' ed it wrong. A pic from a slightly different angle would probably have made it look nicer.
    I am not an expert, but if it were me, would have removed the smaller monitor unit and the chair on the left. Maybe replaced the ladder in place of the small chair, along with the bin.
    Try playing with the rule of thirds.
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks everyone! The stand and tv on the right was there temporarily during fball season so my husband could have dual screens-not my idea and NOT staying. Not that a couple of you have mentioned, I agree with the stand under tv being too small. The little chair is my toddlers that gets moved around several times a day:) I moved ladder to left of tv and looks way better. Now just need to figure out the corner to the right and stand below tv.
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    A TV lift cabinet buffet by Cabinet Tronix would be perfect for this set up. http://www.cabinet-tronix.com/

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  • 11 years ago
    Would this look better under tv. It's currently in my foyer. It's 3" shorter than current piece under tv and about same width as tv.
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Much better!!! and it didn't really cost you anything!!!!Good for you....

  • 11 years ago
    Didn't cost me anything!
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Looks a lot better! Bravo.

  • 11 years ago
    Like!
  • 11 years ago

    Me too! One thought about is it a glass vase on top of ladder - maybe a wobbly falling concern? Eclectic and the mirror on side wall - B letter, cute.

  • 11 years ago

    Before you decorate the wall around the TV, get your TV console/cabinet first. That will affect what you need to do.

  • 11 years ago
    Good call on the vase...especially with toddlers around the house!
  • 11 years ago

    you could stick down the vase with 2-way tape? the rooom looks a million times better now.. although I'm not sure the style of the cabinet below the tv fits the look of the rest of the room, it's still way better than the previous option (now I get what they mean about scale)

    one day, I too will have a 70" tv :)

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