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Need Help Decorating My Console + Artwork

11 months ago

I need some advice on decorating this wall and console. The console itself is 56.5” wide and sits against a wall that’s roughly 60” wide with 10 ft ceilings.

The challenge:
• The top shelf of the console is not flat — it has height variations, so I can only place smaller/decorative objects in certain spots.
• Above it, I currently have a 36x36 canvas. That leaves about 12.5” of empty wall space on each side.

My question:
• Should I add something on the sides of the current canvas to balance the proportions, or should I replace it with a larger piece (wider or taller)?
• With ceilings this tall, I feel like the artwork should be taller, but I’m not sure how wide I should go relative to the console.

Any styling suggestions (artwork, accessories, lamps, vases, etc.) that work with a console like this would be greatly appreciated.

Comments (10)

  • 11 months ago

    I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the width of your artwork, and I’d overlook the unevenness of the tabletop. I’d suggest either replacing the current art with something taller or adding another piece above it. Your arrangement is fine, but the lamp is nearly as tall as the art, which throws off the proportions. There’s also too much space between the artwork and the ceiling, in my opinion.

  • 11 months ago

    Thank you for the feedback. I agree artwork needs to be taller. How far should the artwork and the ceiling space be?

  • 11 months ago
    last modified: 11 months ago

    You may be able to keep the art...I love it, your console and how you used the lamp and candles. There is a default number of inches from the floor ( 57/60") which is the average eye level for a comfortable viewing. Keep in mind art is for the viewer and doesn't fall into "fill the space"

    Your art looks lower on my screen and you maybe taller than average. So, hang the art so you are looking straight at it.

    If the hanging is correct, try wallpapering that wall. Visually, it will fill in the blanks.

    Found this perfect inspiration for my thought from Emily Henderson. Add a LED picture light over top, adding a few more inches to height.





    You could go bold.


  • 11 months ago
    last modified: 11 months ago

    I dislike following most rules when it comes to art and decorating. Going a little against the grain gives a more interesting look IMO. If this were my space, I would have either one piece or a combination of pieces that take up about this amount of space. I do agree with Judy Graham that wallpaper is a good way to fill in the space, but I think even with wallpaper, your current art is not tall enough. I dislike following most rules regarding art and decorating. Going a little against the grain creates a more interesting look, IMO. If this were my space, I would choose either one large piece or a combination of pieces that occupy about this much space. I agree with Judy Graham that wallpaper is a good way to fill the space, but I believe that even with wallpaper, your current art is not tall enough.






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    11 months ago

    I don’t think that is the best spot for that table. The edges look very aggressive. If I had to have a table there, I’d find a demilune table.

  • 11 months ago

    Keep the art. Hang a small ledge beneath it if you must. But that table does not look right there. It is too bulky and anything you place on it gets lost.

  • 11 months ago

    I’m on the ”remove the table” team.

  • 11 months ago

    Our former home had 12’ ceilings. We placed art high to accentuate the height knowing doing so was contrary to established placement. Also kept out-of-reach from grandchildren LOL.

  • 11 months ago

    Doesn’t look like the table is centered on the wall.

  • 11 months ago

    The console is too wide for that wall as the sharp corners extend into the walkways. I can imagine ankle bruises from bumping into it or the table decor falling off after being bumped.

    Consider just a large piece of art there.