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Art for my small living room

10 years ago
We just moved in and just got this sofa and pillows. Unsure of what kind of wall art I can use due to window on the left side. Please help!!

Comments (42)

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    How much space between sofa arm and wall on the right side?
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Yes! We would love to see a photo of the whole wall the couch is on!


  • 10 years ago

    :}

  • 10 years ago

    Can the couch move over? It looks rather ackward as is... or maybe angled? I would choose a rug next and then wait for the perfect art piece to present itself. Always a good excuse for spending a day or 2 gallery & antique store cruising for the right piece to show up.

  • 10 years ago
    Not much space the dinning room is right next to it
  • 10 years ago
    No too much space to the right as the dinning room is next to it
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Because you have an open floor plan, you need rugs to help define and anchor the spaces. I think this rug for your living room will help ground the space, tie in the blue-ish and bring in a little of a dark element from the dining room furniture. And it is ultra glam which fits in with the style of your room!

    http://www.rugknots.com/products/aik-12-7-1786


  • 10 years ago

    Could you turn the sofa around and place it on the wall to the left in the first picture? So it would then be facing the dining room?

    Can you show a picture of that, please?

  • 10 years ago

    You do need drapes for your room. Be sure to hang the rod half way between the top of the window and the ceiling--they should just touch the floor.

    Drapes need to be at least twice as wide as the window....if window is 50" wide then two panels each 50" wide would be minimum. You could go wider if you want to stack the drapes on the outside of the windows when they open.

  • 10 years ago
    Leelee if I turn the sofa to the left wall there will be no room for the tables and the big window still will not be centered to the sofa and the entrance will be blocked :(
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    There is something wrong in the dining area. First no room for the curio cabinet, and it appears you table and chairs barely fit in the space. Is it possible to remove a leaf from the table to make things fit?

    Also, you might consider only having an end table on one side of the sofa, not both sides, as it's just too crowded. Maybe move the curved leg accent chair in front of the arched window?

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Turn the sofa to the left, out from the window, End tables with lamps, side chairs to the left of sofa. Rug in front of sofa and an large ottoman on rug. Put a large plant in front of the window.

  • 10 years ago
    So I removed the leaf from the table, added lamps, I turned the sofa and no space to walk in to the room
  • 10 years ago
    This is the entrance to the room, the left wall is about 11 ft long
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    I would bring back the accent chair and move the curio cabinet and I'm assuming that you'll require a media stand and TV that can be placed along side the staircase.

    Not sure if you use the dining table daily, but it still looks too large for the area. Is there another leaf be removed and two chairs moved elsewhere?

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Yes it will look perfect if you have a large wall art piece ....and also bright colorful Artwork looks great because you have muted colored wall and couch For more Original Art work check my website too....hope it will helpful for you :)



    https://www.etsy.com/shop/PooArtGallery?ref=profile_shopname




  • 10 years ago
    Beverly no media in this room there is a small family room, I was thinking on buying a gray accent chair for the space, and dinning table has no more leafs, yes will try removing two chair and computer will not go there, where would a piece of art or mirror can I add to this two rooms?
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Locations for art. Before art I would get the drapery panel installation complete so I knew what the room required in terms of additional texture and color.

    If you're not going to have a TV in this room, you might want to relocate 2 dining chairs and the wood end table to the wall next to the stair case.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    BeverlyFLADeziner agreed ...that will be the right place for an Art or mirror and also great idea to add an accent chair ....

  • 10 years ago
    What color panels will go better with this small space? And same panels for all 4 Windows?
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Since you already purchased a blue accent pillow, is that the direction in color you'd like to proceed? Overstock is a good source for panels. Here are some options.



  • 10 years ago

    I've never figured out if you have TV or not, but here's a suggestion. All of your side/end tables are the wrong size. They should arrive within 1" of arm height for the seating they're with. When you add a lamp the two pieces should reach 58-64" above the floor. In this arrangement, I'd put the focal art piece above the buffet.

  • 10 years ago
    Decoenthusiate this is a great floor plan, there is no TV in this room I will try this arrangement tonight!!! However I think there will not be enough walking space between the sofa and the stair case, will post pictures!! Thank you all I never imagine I was going to have such great response from professionals like you!!!
  • 10 years ago

    Anxious to see how it works. Eliminate your end tables if necessary, since you really need to rethink them anyway.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    We specialize in wall murals and custom wall art. Here are a few examples that might work for your space:




  • 10 years ago
    I love #1 !!! I will Keep you in mind, thank you!!
  • 10 years ago

  • 10 years ago
    er12 I love it!! I'm on a mission to find those panels now! Thank you!
  • 10 years ago

    Any chance you've tried rearranging?

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Look for an art piece that has bright hues like orange or
    bright yellow and get something big.

  • 10 years ago
    I have not, :( long hours at work. Will do this weekend!! Thank you for following up!
  • 10 years ago

    Have you thought of painting that wall a bright color? I would consider a bright orange perhaps. If thats not your style, i would suggest something simple but with loud colors.

  • 10 years ago
    Not too sure about orange, I was thinking maybe a gray?
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Look for an art décor that has a bright hue.

  • 10 years ago
    Si you hace a y ideas!!?
  • 10 years ago
    Do you have any ideas??!! Lol
  • 10 years ago

    Your room is very neutral, and 'safe'. Go shopping for large art, 2/3 of wall space you have and bring home three BIG pieces you are crazy about and then hang them and see what you think. Remove anything from the room that does not go; ie end tables, etc. Just concentrate on the sofa and the art and see which is most pleasing. This will be your color scheme and you can buy everything else to enhance the art and make it prominent in the room....it is looking very nice! Good job on sofa.

  • 10 years ago
    Great idea!!! Thank you very much for your input, will have to go shopping this weekend!
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    West elm has some cool pillow covers. on sale.

  • 10 years ago

    Lol wrong thread. I don't think you'll like theses for your room, but they have others on sale :)

  • 10 years ago
    Haha !!