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help with pictures over my couch

12 years ago
not sure if the pictures are hung properly? Too high? or should I group them differently?

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  • 12 years ago
    Took the words right out of my mouth!
  • 12 years ago
    I thought of that but was worried the arrangement would be too narrow for the size of the wall. How far apart should they be placed. Right now they are 2 inches apart.
  • 12 years ago
    The width of the 4 pictures is perfect! But I find your pictures don't fill enough of the space above your couch. I also find your lamps too small. Maybe if you had bigger taller lamps with the base the same great blue as your cushions, they would tie everything together and visually fill some of that space. And you wouldn't have to lower your pics! Good luck!
    patsydarling thanked Brown Dog
  • 12 years ago
    2 inches is good, you want them to be viewed as a whole. You could also add something to either side of the arrangement to beef it up. Perhaps candle sconces?
    patsydarling thanked Phaedra Brown
  • patsydarling thanked Phaedra Brown
  • 12 years ago
    Yes, beef up the lamps. The scale of the existing ones is off.
    patsydarling thanked mcbmd3
  • 12 years ago
    I'd try hanging them just 6" above the sofa's highest point. If the sofa back was a straight back, hung lower would be perfect as it is. It may look perfect if lower. If still doesn't look right, I'd try Phaedra's suggestion of "four square". But, image the curve of the sofa will be your guide to centering the art above. Nice art btw! If the art was hung lower, the lamps may not look too small.
    patsydarling thanked Darzy
  • 12 years ago
    Here is another picture. The pillows are new and I'm thinking about drapes that match the blue pillows. Would blue drapes work here? I am also thinking about changing paint colour to a light blue. Any thoughts?
  • 12 years ago
    Well, I do agree about the lamps, gourd style bases in blue would look great and add some oomph to your room. Something along the lines of a christopher Spitzmiller style (high end) you can find a lot of price points!
    patsydarling thanked Phaedra Brown
  • 12 years ago
    What a pretty room! I think blue silk or faux silk drapery would be beautiful. The wall color is just right to me. The curtains will finish it off. You may want to bring in one more pillow with a bit of pattern for the sofa.
    patsydarling thanked Darzy
  • 12 years ago
    Very pretty room. I would not switch to blue paint. I think blue curtains would be too dark, however a neutral velvet, silk or linen with a trim that had some blue would look vey nicer. Perhaps a Greek key trim? And never mind my sconce suggestion, I don't think they would go now seeing the rest of the room. Small kidney pillows on the chairs with a blue pattern would give you some more color too.
    patsydarling thanked Phaedra Brown
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks everyone!!! Great ideas!
  • 12 years ago
    what about blue and white vases or urns on mantle instead of gold candlesticks?? Would that be too much??
  • 12 years ago
    As long as it is deep enough to hold them. See here, picture 17 http://classicstylespot.blogspot.com/2012/01/spot-on-blue-and-white.html
    patsydarling thanked Phaedra Brown
  • 12 years ago
    Also, see here. http://blog.asmarainc.com/blog/bid/67255/5-Opulent-Interiors-with-Aubusson-Rugs-and-Savonnerie-Carpets
    Third picture down reminds me of the vibe of your room.
    patsydarling thanked Phaedra Brown
  • 12 years ago
    Great pictures! I love blue and white pottery. so classic!
  • 12 years ago
    Me too. You should definitely add some more to your room.
    patsydarling thanked Phaedra Brown
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    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I would place a large mirror over the sofa and then place the four pictures 2 on top of 2 as suggested. There appears to be room for them to the side of the suggested mirror. It is a lovely room!
    patsydarling thanked User
  • 12 years ago
    Would you suggest a round or rectangular mirror? Gold frame? thanks
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Before you spend any money on a mirror, I think I'd try the 4 square arrangement of the pictures, lowering the bottom row to 6" above the sofa (probably 6" above the height of the highest level of the sofa back) and I'd increase the distance between them to 3" inches. It might be a bit narrow, but it might look pretty nice. Beautiful room!
    patsydarling thanked Ann
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks Ann, I will try that tomorrow and post a picture!
  • 12 years ago
    I agree the lamps might be just a tad small, but they're lovely in the room. Do you have a "pair" of same sized nice looking books you could try placing one book under each lamp?
    patsydarling thanked Ann
  • 12 years ago
    Great idea! I will start looking around the house!
  • 12 years ago
    Lower. Fewer.
    patsydarling thanked groveraxle
  • 12 years ago
    Oh, I didn't think of that - very nice grover!
    patsydarling thanked Ann
  • 12 years ago
    that looks much better!!