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Large wall above couch

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

Trying to fill a large wall above the couch - cathedral ceiling Also TV is across from it - so mirrors might not be an option. Room is brightly lit. Don't want to compete with oil painting over fireplace.

FYI: Chairs are back as it is a 75" mounted TV

Thoughts appreciated!






Comments (18)

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    That sunflower art is gorgeous! I don’t think that art hung over the sofa will compete with it at all as long as it’s not a strong graphic image in the art. I think the art should be quite large - almost as long as sofa. Do a mock up with taped size or a cardboard cut out to get a feel for how it would look. Frame should be simple like the sunflower art frame. Image - a landscape? A field of flowers? Ocean? Whatever appeals but it should have lots of detail which, even though the art size is larger, the ”pieces” are smaller than the sunflowers. That detail will let the sunflower art keep its star billing.

    Gigi NJ thanked KW PNW Z8
  • 2 years ago

    Thank you for the quick response, I was looking at doing a diptcych or triptych type print to fill the space. Right now I looking at art pics to get some ideas. Great idea to put paper up over the couch in the size of the print.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Gigi, have you ever tried or would consider the seating area facing the big wall, with the TV and a bigger console on that wall?

    Maybe it’s not feasible, just wondering. :)

    A few ideas below. I’m not suggesting these specific pieces of art, mats, or frames — they’re only for scale examples.

    One piece, not ginormous, but I think nicely balanced:



    A pair:



    A gallery:



    .

    ETA: KW’s idea to tape up different sizes is a good one.

    Gigi NJ thanked Jilly
  • 2 years ago

    Can't move the TV - but good thought. I do like the pair picture. Where is that from ?


  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    From Houzz, but I only grabbed them for the mock-up, I have no idea if the actual sizes would work. They’re just meant as an example.

    https://www.houzz.com/products/bohemian-ikat-ii-set-of-2-prvw-vr~146071959?m_refid=PLA_HZ_146071959_18195546150&device=c&nw=x&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=18195546150&utm_productid=HZ_146071959&utm_term=HZ_146071959&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz5y_z8bbhAMVoWFHAR3fogfvEAQYAyABEgJzifD_BwE&fromPla=1

    And really, there are so many other possibilities of placement, sizes, type of art, etc. Just depends on what look you’re going for.

  • 2 years ago

    Could the corner blue chair pair with the other? Then you could center the sofa on the wall.

    Gigi NJ thanked elcieg
  • 2 years ago

    I could move the chair - wall is still big.



  • 2 years ago
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    I asked about repositioning the chair so the sofa could be centered on the wall and wall decor would also be centered on the wall.



    You say "yes" chair could be moved. Yeah! Now you can center the rug, as well.

    Next is the wall decor. Put a console behind the sofa. Add a mirror and put the lamps on it. (Find another room (bedroom?) for the end tables.



    Put a tray on the bench to make it a coffee table. This one from West Elm (on sale) would bring in the color of the sunflowers.






    Gigi NJ thanked elcieg
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Not sure your rug is sized correctly for the size of your room.

    See the diagrams below that illustrate how to position the furnishings on the rug. Make sure the front feet of the seating are placed on the rug.


    I'd place a plant near the window, move the floor lamp and move the chair a bit closer into the conversation area.



    Gigi NJ thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Tryptich isn't my favorite, but I do like the colors.

    as a suggestion, that brown bench could be better replaced w/somethng like this.


    few others




    some diff coordinating pillows would also look nice. I gave you a neutral abstract



    Your sunflower needs to be lowered. no more than 4" or so from the mantel



    another option



    Gigi NJ thanked Beth H. :
  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Beth: We used an existing nail - since we just moved in 2 months ago. Will lower the art - thanks for the suggestion. Also the art is available as a single.


  • 2 years ago

    gigi, I edited my comment above w/some other photoshops. see what you think

  • 2 years ago

    Gigi - I like the colors of the triptych with your rug too but I’d prefer the single piece.

  • 2 years ago

    Thanks all for the suggestions. Keep them coming

  • 2 years ago

    The television is in the wrong spot. It should either be above the fireplace or you should utilize the large empty wall for the televison and create a 'sitting room' by putting your sofa across from the wall. Once the television is properly mounted, perhaps a sideboard of some type could be beneath it and could be used for storage. Your living room will appear 'warmer' with the furniture in the center of the room vs. lined up along all of the wall space. If you do decide to mount the television above the fireplace, then the sofa should be oppposite and facing it. You could leave one of the chairs where it is. All of the seating should not be in a line. Another plus to putting the tv on the big wall.. you can watch it from the kitchen... Maybe get a slightly larger television too for that matter..

  • 2 years ago

    Isn’t the TV 75”? I think the space size of that corner the TV is in is deceiving in the picture. If the TV was hung on large wall being asked about, & the couch was facing TV, then the couch & bar stools would be back to back & create a true aisle. Not a great look for that open room I think. I do think it might work to slide couch down wall to fireplace & place the two chairs facing fireplace with an end table between. That was suggested by @elcieg

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Artwork doesn't really compete. Whatever you add should compliment other pieces in a room. Would suggest that you install a large piece above the sofa instead of a grouping of smaller pieces.