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Decor suggestions for concave hallway wall.

6 years ago

I am stuck on decor for the wall pictured. This wall is located in the master bedroom hallway, but visible from the great room, open concept design floor plan. I also do not want to clash with the piece of art on the wall in the great room pictured on the left.

Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions.

Comments (24)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Hi - What a cool problem to have! I love your great room decor; you’re doing so many things right. Understated and elegant.

    So here are some thoughts for your delightful niche:

    A tall and thin floor mounted sculpture might be ideal. For the height you would need - probably six feet at least - you’ll likely spend a pretty penny. But not necessarily. Just have the dimensions in the back of your mind when you’re antiquing or at an art show. Glass, metal, wood, or clay artists might have something that could work for you.

    Or think in opposite direction - something tall and thin that would hang in the space. That could be any of the art styles above, hung from the ceiling instead. Or maybe a fabric or fiber art piece. (A tapestry?) You could follow the curve of the wall by mounting fabric on clip hangers at the top.

    Be on the lookout for hanging art that is three dimensional so that it works with your curve. African or Harlequin masks would be the kind of shape, but maybe not the right style for your room. One possibility might be clay roof tile art. You might see if artists in your area are working with used clay roof tiles. It’s fun recycled art!

    You might consider some kind of column or small round pedestal table to display a smaller piece of art. Your hutch (to the right of the TV) and sofa table art tray both have wavy glass. You might think about a base piece in the gray color of your hutch with a wavy glass vase or art piece on top. If you find a piece of art but don’t like the pedestal/table idea, you could have a carpenter custom make a shelf for your niche. (I would go with a leaf shape to fill in and curve out from the niche.)

    My last idea might not fit your style - have an artist paint a mural based on your room colors in the niche. If your really adventurous about it, you could have the artist do the niche where the TV is mounted too. That’s out there, I know!

    Your niche wall is a really unique and fun detail to have in your home. Have fun with it, whatever you do!

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you so much for your comments and suggestions! I will post a picture when we settle on the solution.

  • 6 years ago

    As an added note, the wall behind the TV has textured wallpaper on it

  • 6 years ago
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    I would consider a tall oval floor vase with tall filler. Branches or pampas grass.

    A runner could also help make the space look more finished and ground it as well. Here is a crude mockup, my photoshop skills are not great.


  • 6 years ago

    Have you tried those two herons from the great room sitting on the floor there?

  • PRO
    6 years ago


    Measurements would be helpful. Nice space. The looking up sculpture or you can get him looking at you which I will post.

  • PRO
  • PRO
    6 years ago

    You could paint it Peppercorn SW to make the wall stand out. Simple. A large tall white floor vase. Elegant but simple.

  • 6 years ago
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    Your home is gorgeous!

    I think Ida‘s idea is wonderful and fits your aesthetic perfectly. Classic, balanced, and elegant ... would add a lovely accent without looking forced or busy.

  • PRO
    6 years ago


    A dark wall color will show the lines and curves of the alcove with the contrast of the white floor vase. Harmonizes your LR and hallway.

  • 6 years ago

    Just wondering, is that a fireplace hiding behind the console?

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    How about one of the birds but larger and maybe paint that wall a dark color with the white bird.

  • 6 years ago

    Behind the console is textured wallpaper and a wall mounted television

  • 6 years ago

    Your comments and suggestions are all so great! I will post measurements and present wall color and ceiling color of “Rotunda”.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    You go with the same style as your left wall art


    or you paint frame in gray as on left wall art


  • 6 years ago
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    I think that would be a lovely spot to feature a glass art vase. The light above it and the curved wall behind it would make it a real focus. Place it on a plant stand like Ida suggested.

    You could even have fun searching for your favourite which pulls the colours from your painting.

    Something like pictured below? It would be a lot of fun to shop for just the right vase.


    https://www.westendgalleryltd.com/component/frontwindow/robert-held/ec19039

  • 6 years ago

    I love IdaClaire's suggestion of the (gorgeous) English plant stand with a great Boston fern on it.

  • 6 years ago

    I love your artwork. The light and curvature gives some interest to the walls, so I don't think anything is needed in the space. The alcove would be beautiful painted in a blue that coordinates with your pillows and the art. It would also give a sense of walking into another space, and add dimension without clutter.

  • 6 years ago

    Here are the colors of the walls - The main walls are SW Loggia; the Ceiling of the “rotunda” is Comfort Gray to coordinate with the master bath which is SW Silvermist; I also have Comfort Gray in my Kitchen dining niche to balance the ceiling rotunda. Many have suggested painting the curved wall an accent color - should I paint it the Comfort Gray? Change the ceiling color? Or do I choose another color altogether like Jodie White suggested? The curvature of the wall is 53” wide and 11.5” deep.

    Again, you have all been so incredibly helpful, many, many thanks.

  • 6 years ago

    You could use Acacia Haze, which is a deeper version of the Comfort Gray. That would be beautiful and give you depth while still being fairly neutral.

  • PRO
    6 years ago
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    Love your ceiling. After seeing this I recommend simple mirrors on that wall and leave paint color as is. Very elegant and not taking away from other elements in the surrounding spaces.


  • 6 years ago

    Thank you all so very much for your fabulous ideas! I think we are either going with the floor vase or the simple mirrors.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Keep me posted. Scale and arrangement is important.