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Need help decorating wall

2 years ago

Hi! We just bought a house and I’m having trouble figuring out how to decorate this wall. The eating area and living room are connected. I would like for it to look like separate areas but are cohesive. Any ideas would be appreciated!

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  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    How about an interesting gallery wall to replace the mirror? It would balance that side of the room and define the dining area.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Who is it that thinks they live in a sports bar and needs to have the TV screen mounted too high on the wall so they can tilt it down? You don't want to see the wires coming down from the TV.



  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    ”Sports bar” was my first thought too! Theres’s a tv console right there - hang the tv 4” or so above it. Or set it on the console.

    Browse through online sites for a tryptic. I like things like this; this one is sized for a couch, so maybe you’d want a smaller set.



  • 2 years ago

    Yea definitely ditch the mirror.
    What about wallpaper?
    Wainscoting?
    Molding?
    Ship lap?

    Or art…lol

  • 2 years ago

    Definitely lowering the tv and I have a piece of art I love but I’m not sure it’s big enough for the space? Could I add something else to make it not look so bare.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Sarah, that’s a great piece! It looks close to size of TV - is it? The white frame ties in with your white chairs at table. I’d hang it centered on table but first I would take care of the TV new placement. Once that’s done you might want to do a mock up with paper cut to size to figure out best height for art with TV on same wall. But, maybe with TV lowered it won’t matter & just hang the art at good height for ceiling height etc. Can’t see what colors you have in seating side of room but I bet putting some accents with colors from art would be good. A throw, pillows etc. As far as needing more items on wall, sometimes less is more. That art image is dominant / strong so my first thought is nothing else will be needed. It’ll be such an improvement over the small mirror & too high TV. Please come back with a pic to show us!

  • 2 years ago

    The picture is a 28 by 38 so it is smaller than the Tv

  • 2 years ago

    Try hanging your art vertically for more presence.

  • 2 years ago

    Hmm - I hadn’t even thought of that - vertical - it surely could hang that way with the open teal color at top & flower at bottom. Interesting.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Too small for sure.!!!

    Look at greatbigcanvas.com for a large piece. They will give you 50% off on your first order. I have found large pieces at Homegoods in a BlueMoon, but they don't tend to stock large canvases.

  • 2 years ago

    Here is a few pictures I have. Should I add more or less?

  • 2 years ago

    And how should I arrange?

  • 2 years ago

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  • 2 years ago

    Sarah, those look like a nice related collection. I suggest making a mockup by laying a sheet or tablecloth on the floor folded to the size / space you want to cover on the wall. Then play with layouts & think about each possibility before hanging on wall. I’d try all 4 of those smaller pieces on one side of the large piece. They have more impact grouped together.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    A gallery is going to be hard since it looks close to end of wall. I think a larger piece with some depth to it would be very nice. I think Beverly’s mock up is just right. Since the eye sees white first, the tall back white chairs I find very distracting. Might want to paint a coordinating color or if possible, replace with lower back, more cozy chairs.