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need help with wall decor

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
I would like some ideas on what to put on the wall behind our couch between the sconces.. I was thinking maybe a collage, but not sure if it should be art or actual photographs. Didn't know if a shelf would work as well, or maybe put a shelf on the wall by the window. Thanks for any help!

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    May I suggest having a look at my BESPOKE DESIGNS section. I specialise in designing and creating artwork to specifically compliment a rooms decor and furnishings, and here you will find inspirational ideas of other rooms:


    http://www.houzz.com/projects/1720017/bespoke-designs


    Alternatively, there are many artwork pieces that are ready and available to buy from our website also:


    http://thejonescollection.gallery


    If I can be of further assistance, feel free to contact me via my Houzz profile or through my website.


    All the best with whatever you decide to choose.

    Mary thanked Anonymous
  • 10 years ago
    Some ideas
    Mary thanked Irene Morresey
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Few ideas


    Mary thanked SmartHouse
  • PRO
    10 years ago

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Add a large original piece of Artwork...

    Here's some suggestion for your wall you might like......to know more about my Art work and collections please visit my shop on Etsy website -

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/PooviArtGallery?ref=pr_shop_more





    Mary thanked Poovi Art
  • 10 years ago

    Here's one I have used. It's simple and diy easy.

    thriftydecorchick · More Info

    Mary thanked User
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Instead of hanging artwork or a shelf, have you considered a textured wallpaper like a natural grasscloth. It has a softer three dimensional feel and may add a lot to a room where all the walls are painted. Also I would change out the sconces for swing arm lamps. This way you can remove the table lamps giving you more space on your side tables. Also lower the swing arms so that they are more useful as reading lights. If you need more general lighting possibly add some LED high hats on dimmers. Looking forward to progress shots!

    Mary thanked DesignAnts LLC
  • 10 years ago

    HI -- I think you should get rid of the sconces --- they do not fit the look of the space . Visit around to some galleries and poster shops or any other Art outlets to see what you like , then find something that is what you like the most.

    Mary thanked lefty47
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Right now, the couch and the walls appear to be the same color. I would choose a different color for the wall behind the couch and then choose a painting that pulls the couch color and accent colors together.

    Mary thanked The Wacky Workshop
  • 10 years ago

    Did you try that tree artwork that is in your dining room, behind the sofa? It might look nice. If it is not wide enough, then maybe add a sofa table and merchandise it - this is shown in the comments made by patriciarhall.

    Mary thanked shirlpp
  • 10 years ago

    Try the dining room tree art over the sofa, remove all the little stuff on walls in living room and make a collage of them in the dining room....this way you can repurpose and be economical at the same time. That being said, I would pick the brightest color out of the tree art and another bright color out of your easy chair and do solid intensly saturated with color pillows. If you want a more modern look, you could hang your curtains from the ceiling after adding one of your pillow colors in fabric bands to the curtains so they touch the floor. This will add a bit more color to the room and therefor more interest and detail.


    1. Light blue dark blue but match to rest of colors in room

    Coastal Living Magazine Showhouse · More Info

    2. Pillow pull colors from rug and very effective

    Duffield Drive · More Info

    3. Wide band on lower edge of curtains, curtains hung from top of wall on black rods, bamboo blinds are great addition too.

    Mystic River · More Info

    4. Gallery wall in dining room. It is fine to mix pictures and object together, start with biggest item in middle and go from there.....about three inches to 6 inches apart.....lay out on floor and see what you think?

    Home · More Info
    Lots of options, but try to keeps colors down to two or three, work toward a paired look in color shape and or size.

    I also think you could use taller lamps in an accent color too. These are 32 inches tall and could work with your love of blue......or any accent color that shows in the chair or the rug! Good luck.


    Zuri Table Lamps, Set of 2 · More Info

    Mary thanked Susan Davis
  • 10 years ago

    You are welcome.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Check out our artwork for ideas here: https://shoagallery.com/

    Many sizes and colors to choose from.

    Enjoy decorating!