Decorating around wall sconces

7 years ago

I‘m looking for some advice on filling the space around these wall sconces in my dining room/den.

I’m in a rental, so I can’t put in built ins. I was thinking of some picture ledges, which would declutter the tops of the cabinets, but wasn’t sure if it would look ok to center the picture ledges between the sconces since that wouldn’t line up with the cabinets/bookcases below. Same with hanging pictures - would it look ok to hang them between the sconces if that doesn’t align with the cabinetry below?

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Beth H. :
7 years ago
put the family photos in a photo album and leave it on the shelf. frame one or two larger favorites. all those frames is just too much clutter. keep only a few knick-knacks on top.

If it was mine, I'd find a large canvas to go between the sconces. something more vertical obviously.
Jodi Cohen thanked Beth H. :
Jodi Cohen
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7 years ago
Thanks for your suggestions!
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
7 years ago
Having everything lined up against the wall is not a good look. Can you put the other furniture somewhere else or do away with it altogether? As mentioned, that huge array of photographs is not a good look. Large canvas, or one large and smaller ones on each side, for the wall, and stacks of books on top of the cabinets, with one or two well-chosen more vertical accents will complete the looks. I would not do shelves or even think of putting all those family photos anywhere.
Jodi Cohen thanked ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9