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How would you style this dining room wall (console vs gallery wall)

5 months ago
last modified: 5 months ago










I’m working on this dining room wall between my sconces and would love some input! Attached are also some inspo pics I was leaning towards but can’t make a decision. my dining room, kitchen and living room is all open concept.

The space between the sconces is about 83”, and 92 inches from outside of sconces. This area also acts as a walkway into the kitchen, so I need to keep anything fairly shallow (ideally no more than 16–17” deep).

I’m debating between a couple options:

• Oversized gallery wall – thinking something like four 30” x 30” frames to really fill the space and make it feel intentional with a skinny vintage bench under them.

• Sideboard/console table – around 72” wide, styled with decor, and then adding art above.

Would you:

1. Keep it clean with gallery wall?

2. Do a console + art above?

3. Add a bench under gallery wall or leave it open?

I’m trying to balance function (walkway) with making this wall feel finished and intentional without overcrowding it.

Would love opinions and any inspo you may have🙏

Gallery Wall
Sideboard or Console table

Comments (12)

  • 5 months ago

    Your sconces appear to be hung very high. So your artwork will need to be too. Artwork needs to be something you love and not just purchased because it is a singular piece vs four framable pieces. Look until something hits you. Then decide what kind of furniture looks best beneath it. Do you need storage or a surface on which to place something?

    Nina Dee thanked Kendrah
  • 5 months ago
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    Where you vote, Pic #1 shows you--you NEED a console/side board piece to make the wall make sense. #1s isn't as functional but it's there!! Both options are more living room than dining area so neither would get a yes vote from me. Find a proper side board then see if your photos won't look great above it.

    Nina Dee thanked arcy_gw
  • 5 months ago
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    Are the sconces hard wired or battery? They unnecessarily limit the size of what you can hang and where you can hang things. They really should be a finishing touch for the wall rather than a foundation.

    Nina Dee thanked deegw
  • PRO
    5 months ago
    last modified: 5 months ago

    I am not a fan of gallery walls but 4 large pieces is not IMO what most think of as a galley wall. I would do a buffet type cabinet with one large piece of art above it. I do agree the sconces really do not work in the space and limit what you could do on that wall. Is the table centered between the sconces? Remove the sconces then you have a whole wall to work with .you could then add a lamp if you wanteed after choosing a nice long sideboard with those larger pics above. Can youpost a pic of the whole space too.

    Nina Dee thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • PRO
    5 months ago
    last modified: 5 months ago

    An option.







    Nina Dee thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • PRO
    5 months ago
    last modified: 5 months ago

    I'd change the chandelier to a brass finish (it looks too heavy with the sconces and kitchen hardware) and work with the stain color of the table top to fill that wall. I happen to like the faux finish wall in this photo, which you could do with a peel and stick wall paper.






    Nina Dee thanked oncape
  • 5 months ago

    The sconces appear to have been hung for hall lightuse, but given the cans in the ceilling seem unneeded. If you do decide to hang art the sconces should be centered on said art., or removed. Height of ceiling has nothing to do with why the electrician hung them too high.

    Nina Dee thanked arcy_gw
  • 5 months ago

    How many inches do you have between the chair and the wall you're working on? Is there enough room for a sideboard and chair pulled out to be able to pass through comfortably?

    Nina Dee thanked katinparadise
  • 5 months ago
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    When the chair is pulled out I have 35 inches of space if I go with something that is 15 inches in depth. If i need to I can have the wall sconces moved down.

  • 5 months ago

    That should be enough room to move comfortably. Do you have need for a sideboard? Is there something you'd like to store in there or something special you'd like to display?

  • PRO
    5 months ago

    Will suggest a buffet with artwork above that.