That’s a perfect place for a mirror. Could the peacock go on the other side of the cased opening?

For art, I would do two 16 x 20 pieces, one above the other, and slightly off center towards the right.

chispa, i am confused….. youre suggesting to Put both of the peacocks??

yes, the mirror is nice. when I origianlly posted 3 mirros a few months back, many suggested looking for art instead. so i did, and I love the peacock art meaning, so that is why I am considering it niw. its between the mirror and arrt.

I like the mirror on the wall the best.

But... the paintings of the peacocks are pretty. Perhaps you have another perfect spot for them.

I have a pair of peacock prints in my powder room, similar to the blue one you're showing (so I like peacocks), but I like the mirror in your foyer. If you hang it so it doesn't interfere with the light switch is it too high? Will an average height person be able to see their face?

The reason Chispa suggested hanging two prints vertically is that one looks a little lost on that wall. You don't have enough room for a console, so it would look better to fill more space. However, a mirror has a practical function as well as being decorative, and the one you found really goes with the wallpaper on the ceiling.

The artwork could be ordered even bigger, but I was thinking anything larger than the 18x24 was getting too big (?) should art cover almost the entire wall? I never thought it should, but perhaps I am wrong .

yes, i donhave the loght switch to considier, good eye!! rhe mirror is okay soace wise there and can be placed at appropriate height. art can fit well too, up to a certain size of course, orherwise otherwise, the art will be placed too high up.

I like the mirror very much -- what if you just combined it with a small wall shelf that could hold outgoing mail, a little decor, keys, or whatever...

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Love seeing that ceiling!

I’m Team Mirror still.

The art is lovely, but it wouldn’t be in an optimal viewing spot. Anyone coming through the door will walk right past it.

A mirror would be pretty, and more useful. It would reflect light in there and add dimension.

All that said, do what would make you happy. It might make you smile more seeing the art as you come down the stairs.

No wrong answer here. :)

ETA: If you choose art, my vote is the white peacock, 18x24.

I just checked some of my art on shorter walls and I don't have anything less than 1/2 the width of the wall. Most are a bit bigger, closer to 66%, but I have never bought art to fit in a space, I buy the art I love and find a space for it.

The paper you have hanging seem skimpy for a nice piece of wall art. I would go quite a bit bigger.

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I had recommended two pieces of art because one looked too small. I would not do those 2 peacocks together. Do they have another white peacock in a different pose?

You don't have to fill a wall or even every wall, but most people tend to go with art that is too small.

Thanks chispa. got it! I think i sm going to go with the mirror.

i do love the peacock. these are the only 2 the artist makes. there is not another of each in the opposite pose.

i will use a peacock perhaps in my living room . i can use it as an accent art piece. my living room is another story — on another post 🤦🏼‍♀️ trying to decide on what to do over cabinets/ fireplace…. mirrors or art . God help

me. LOL

well…. entryway finally done at least now!! mirror it is