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Suggestion for wall behind sofa

9 years ago
I am getting rid of this too small hutch against the wall. Any suggestions as to what to do? I was thinking of doing a built in high board.

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  • 9 years ago
    That is a beautiful curved wall ... and one that's hard to use I imagine ! Do you need storage ? Or a display table ? Or maybe more wall art space ? The current bookcase appears too small in scale to the wall and very dark as well . Unless you have a real need , I'd leave the wall empty and see how it feels .
    flamingo75 thanked w93639
  • PRO
    9 years ago
    A colorful console table with nice lamp and piece of art or mirror would work well. Similar to a couple of Beverly's examples. I see the carpet is cut off and wall is curved so might need sofa table instead.
    flamingo75 thanked Flo Mangan
  • 9 years ago

    I like the idea of the sofa table but it block the walkway to the kitchen.

    Above is the rest of the family room. Below is another angle of the room. No room for sofa table.


    What about a built in like below?

    Thanks for your suggestions.


  • PRO
    9 years ago
    I think you could do sofa table once you remove that other piece you can get a 16" sofa table and have walkway space. A built in would take up more depth most likely and with curved wall pretty pricey to do. I will find some examples for you.
    flamingo75 thanked Flo Mangan
  • 9 years ago
    A sofa table behind the sofa( of course) and a beautiful wall paper on the curved wall
    flamingo75 thanked gustaruygers
  • PRO
    9 years ago


    Holly and Martin Baldrick Console Table, Black · More Info
    Something narrow like this and not too long (depending on length of your sofa would leave room to walk around into the kitchen area.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    The Holly & Martin console table is only 48" wide and 8" deep, so that could work nicely. Price is right as well. There are others of a similar nature that would work well.

  • 9 years ago
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    HI -- Does your sofa need to be that far away from the wall ?? If the sofa was push back a bit then all the wall would need is a big painting or some great bold wallpaper . Other wise look at the big wall units at Restorationhardware.com -- even if it is just for ideas .

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Art on that wall would also look nice and not take up much space either. Something pretty large.

  • PRO
    9 years ago


    Plush, Original By Elizabeth Chapman, Art · More Info

    flamingo75 thanked Flo Mangan
  • 9 years ago

    Here are a couple more pictures for perspective.


  • 9 years ago

    Lefty47, the sofa can't be pushed back because it blocks the walkway to the kitchen.

  • 9 years ago
    Could you put a matching fireplace on the other side and then put two chairs and a bench for another seating area? The other idea is a game table with two chairs and a painting.
  • 9 years ago

    Flo, I actually need storage if I get rid of the hutch. Do you think a built in console cabinet would look good?

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Actually, to be honest I don't think a built-in would work well on that wall because you already have a wall of built-ins so it would get "crowded" visually. Perhaps a console with storage would be better as Beverly originally suggested. Have you priced what built-ins would cost? I find them quite expensive to build and IMO a piece of furniture would be much more interesting and useful on that wall is you must put something on the wall. It looks like the current bookcase just has shelves with photos mainly and perhaps some cabinet on the bottom? Maybe a storage bench might work for you on that wall? And art above the bench? Just trying to give you some alternative ideas.

    Script Printed Linen Fabric Ottoman, Gray/Black · More Info
    Something simple like this? It opens for additional storage.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Opps I see that one is not currently available, but you get the idea.

  • 9 years ago
    The sitting room and the eating area is great ! And the curved wall - walkway is challenging !
    Bucking the trending comments , I think a matching low built in would connect that wall and include it in the room .
    It may be prohibitively expensive and you will want to know you will love it !
    How about you empty the bookcase , lay it on its side where the built in would be , pull it away from the wall as deep as the builtin would be and live with the space - will the potential built in squeeze your walkway ? How much storage will it get you ..
    god luck !! And post your updates !
  • PRO
    9 years ago
    Hi Flamingo,
    I will really consider a floor lamp on the left of the sofa to give visual borders to my room as the wall behind is curved..It's great BTW!!
    Best,
  • 9 years ago
    Here's another angle. I have priced having something built in like the photo below. My contractor said $800 unpainted. We are painting all the walls white and adding LED downlights.
  • 9 years ago
    Flo, my concern is the same as yours as far as it being visually crowded. Perhaps I'll consider the consoles that Beverly suggested.
  • 9 years ago

    @BeverlyFLADeziner - what is the source for the first 2 credenzas you posted? I'm loving those!

  • 9 years ago

    would the hutch fit on to the wall with the small painting/picture? That is to say, the hutch will then be facing the walkway along the curved wall. Decorative items, pictures, etc. would be the first thing that would be seen when people come around. the curved wall can be kept empty, a breathing space, if you will.

  • PRO
  • 9 years ago
    New furniture!