Dining room wall

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Suggestions for decorating this wall? I'm thinking a large piece of art, but I'm not sure what size to look for. The wall is 9.5ft from the window to the edge of the doorway and 11ft high. How much space needs to be filled for it to look proportional?

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kandrewspa

last year

I usually try to cover 66-75% of the wall space right to left. I agree with Design Fan that you want the top of the pieces no taller than the top of the doorway. Use two or more pieces to cover the space if you don't find one large one that you like. Use painters tape to tape outlines of the piece(s) you're considering on the wall before buying. Or if you have some large pieces of cardboard to use as models, do that. It seems like a lot of people hang things too high, so be aware of that.

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erinblackhurst1
Original Author
last year
Here's the adjacent wall.
Design Fan (NE z7a)
last year
What is the distance from the edge of the table to the wall you are asking about decorating?
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erinblackhurst1
Original Author
last year
There's only 18" from the back of the chair (when someone is sitting in it) to the wall. We need the 6 chair seating, so I can't switch out the table. I've also considered rotating the table, but then it blocks the walkway.
erinblackhurst1
Original Author
last year
erinblackhurst1
Original Author
last year
Design Fan (NE z7a)
last year
Given that spacing, a large piece of art would look great on that wall (no table or sideboard). Art width around the table width or a bit wider and art height not taller than the top of the doorway on the right.

My preference would be for the art to be centered on the wall and for the table to be centered on the wall & art. Is it feasible to pull the table away from the window a bit to center it on the wall or does that put the chairs on the kitchen side into the walkway? I don't see a chandelier above the table that would be affected by moving the table a bit.
Design Fan (NE z7a)
last year
The photos posted by @kandrewspa are two really great examples for your room!
RL Relocation LLC
last year
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is there an out let for a ceiling light?
erinblackhurst1
Original Author
last year
Thank you for the feedback! I am planning to add a chandelier, I just haven't figured out what one yet. And I will shift the table to be centered on the wall- I didn't realize it wasn't. I taped out dimensions of 48x60. Does that look about right? Should the art be vertical or horizontal? The example pics are beautiful and the art looks more vertical.
RL Relocation LLC
last year
if you are planing on a light fixture I would do that first, it will have impact.