I would put the tapestry between the sconces and leave the wall where the tapestry is now empty. It is really above decorating height

HI -- I do not like houses that have these large open useless spaces . This is always a problem for noise and how to paint them and how to decorate . You would have to hire painters and the use of scaffolding and the high cost to do so and to maintain. That wasted square footage could be better used in the upstairs living areas . You could have some applied moldings in a square pattern or wallpaper for interest , or quilted fabric panels but some does not help with the sound . Tapestries or rugs or soft wall hangings helps a bit... as for a large painting that can be home made or the affect done with a wallpaper mural or a hired Artist . Maybe in the future consider having some of the area built in for useable square footage . That will add better value to the house .

Agree with jck910.

I would get a large piece of mdf and cover it with whatever piece of wallpaper or fabric you can find that moves you. Then hang it.

ilikefriday - that is a cool idea!!!! Thank you. I love crewel .... maybe I can find a remnant somewhere in colors that go with my decor. Love that idea. Many thanks