I think a rug with some colors from the painting would help balance it out

I could move the painting in between the sconces if it's too ridiculous on the fireplace.

I wondered if it would fit between the sconces.

If you use the fireplace, you wouldn't want a valuable painting above it.

Ha, it's not valuable so that's why it's there ;). I should have taped it off I guess. I just can't decide if it works or not.

I think that more than size: the style of the painting doesn't fit the room.

everything else is so clean and traditional- unless your area rug brings in some color to make it look more uniform.

Or like this photo: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/29/0c/e2/290ce2618e741e63b8f1cdcfab2e7f6c.jpg

Where they pull a color out of the artwork onto one of the chairs and give the art a reason to be apart of the room.

Painting is not too large. I agree a rug would help & a few decorative pillows on the sofa. Center coffee table on fireplace.

Ugg, so subjective eh?? Lovely room too. Personally I love the painting and the size of it right where it is. In terms of an area rug, you can still use a neutral color if thats your jam, just add some cushions with color. The thing about a persian type area rug is that it will make the room look super traditional, if thats your goal do it but if you want a less trad look use a wool sisal or geometric print on the carpet....just my 2 cents.

I prefer art above a mantel to be no wider than the firebox opening for balance. Try it between the sconces with the center point of the art 5' above the floor. If you put it above any furniture, the furniture should be 25% wider than the art, and hang with bottom frame 5" above the furniture.

Love you space! Very refreshing to see a room with a tv these days! So I think your art is sized perfectly and all you need is a rug.

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OMG, thank you RugKnots! That is really helpful.

Painting is the wrong size because it is so-close-but-not-quite-the-same-as the fireplace size. It gives the impression that you tried to match the fireplace but missed the mark. A smaller painting, or even something less square (maybe a shapely vase with big leafy blooms) would give you the same color effect without competing visually.

I just realized you said that there will be a Bokhara under the couches. Do you already have the Bokhara?

Okay, I think I'll just hang it between the sconces and see what I think. A little hole in the wall won't hurt much!

And I think you guys are right about bringing the colors in elsewhere to see if I can get it to make more sense in the room. I let my husband pick the painting but I've chosen everything else, so that's where the disconnect is coming from...though I do like traditional rooms with modern art so I was hoping it would work.

RugKnots, a Bokhara has been ordered so we'll see how it goes.

I'm excited to see! Bokharas are wonderful!

RugKnots, I know what you mean! I was disappointed I couldn't find more photos of them in actual usage online.

I like the picture above the fireplace and think the size is fine. A room that's letter-perfect is boring. Your room has pizazz.

You know....since it's not a precious painting, I could consider cutting it down...

Is that sacrilege?

This is what one of our Bokharas looks like...You'll definitely need some more color in your space with pillows or some accents on the coffee table

Before cutting it-try rotating it and leaning it against the fireplace wall. With the blue up near the ceiling.