Need ideas to decorate my wall

11 years ago

Hi, my main feature wall is screaming out to be dressed and I'm stumped. I've attached a picture of the wall and also if the room to give an idea of the layout. Thanks

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Carolina

11 years ago

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Okay, what a lovely space you have! Your furniture and your art are just a bit too small for this space. And your painting is up on the wall way too high. I do like the colours you have in your space.
If you hang a painting, you should hang it so that the middle of the painting is about 58-60" above the floor. Then it will be at eye level, so easy to look at and admire. Don't be tempted to hang things high because of your ceiling height.

Having said all that (sorry)... you asked for a solution for your large wall. So... what do you think of this:
paint the wall in a colour you like, place a large cabinet in the middle, with your TV in it, hang some paintings either side of the cabinet.

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B Cohen
11 years ago
Love the large scale of the ceiling and walls. You just need to coordinate the scale of your furniture and fixtures so they are bigger and more bold.

I would paint the larger wall in two colors with the dividing line straight across from corner to corner. The darker shade would be on the top portion up to the peak. This would bring the room down to a manageable scale. Bring the wall sconces down into the darker wall area, place them at about eye level for maximum effect.

Use the bolder color in your pillows, rug and other touches, just not too matchy matchy! I like the other Houzzer's comment about lowering the framed art piece, as well as using a large wall cabinet to house the TV.

I would also replace the small drapery rods and use larger, stronger hardware. A print or pattern in the drapery would be a fun touch. I like to use full drapery and allow them to puddle on the floor. Makes for a rich looking finish.

Great room with so much potential! Good luck!
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11 years ago
Your walls need to be the same scale and weight as the ceiling above....not darker necessarily. Its just too contrasting now. You also need taller larger scale furniture-wing chairs, pieces with iron & weathered wood....I'd check out pieces from Bernhardt's website.
Carolina
11 years ago
Just a couple of examples. I know they are expensive, but if you like the idea and don't want to spend that much money you can perhaps get a second hand one that you can paint?

I don't actually know if a TV wil fit in this cabinet, but it's beautiful;
http://www.horchow.com/p/Aqua-Double-Lotus-Cabinet-Cabinets-Bookcases/cprod58030008_cat5820731_cat16060742_/?isEditorial=false&index=7&seoDesigner=&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat16060742cat5820731

This one states that it can be used as a media center and you can get different colours;
http://www.ballarddesigns.com/josephina-armoire/furniture/cabinets/252158?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=2

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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
11 years ago
I would start by rearranging your furniture.
1. Place sofa under painting on left wall between the windows.
2. Lower painting so that it is about 5" above top of sofa.
3. Place a chair at each end of sofa, facing each other, or if TV goes on the big wall at end of room, place both chairs facing TV, with one close to the sofa and the other angled by the fireplace.
4. I like carolins' idea of an armoire on the end wall to hold the TV, and painting the wall an interesting color.
5. Place a coffee table in front of the sofa and make sure that each of the chairs has a small table nearby.
6. You need some lights in this room. A floor lamp or two by the sofa would help or maybe a table lamp if you have an end table. If not, use floor lamps.
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leelee
11 years ago
Once again, carolins has taken the words right out of my mouth. I sometimes feel like a crusader for entertainment centers and lowering art! You have a dynamic room with so much potential. Your wall could look amazing with the armoire carolins has pictured above. Of course, lower your sconces so that they're a about 4" below the top of the armoire and about 7" from the sides. Your fireplace should be your focal point with your wall being strong but not competing. Rooms get personality from smaller accents but you have too many little things that take away from the great colored pillows and the picture. Be careful not to hang things in straight lines--top of pictures should never line up with tops of doors or curtain rods. I wish we could see your fireplace in another photo. Chairs should form conversation groups with the couch like Carolyn has outlined. I like your chandelier but you might think about lowering it or moving it above a dining table--it looks rather lost way up there.
Carolina
11 years ago
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Okay, so if we're totally rearranging the room now ;-).... (have to say that I agree with Carolyn A-K, but hesitated to mention rearranging the furniture):

- a larger rug would be good
- a large chandelier (I'm including a funky one from Ikea, not expensive and available in a huge size) that hangs a bit lower:
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Carolina
11 years ago
Sorry leelee :-D
Gillian Reilly
Original Author
11 years ago
thanks guys great ideas and comments it's all really helpful, love the armoire (have to start bargain hunting) will definitely try rearrange the furniture as suggested. I actually have the IKEA light in my bedroom but I can lower the chandelier and will definitely do that, I've attached the fireplace wall photo, its not a working fireplace. It might also be worth mentioning that this room has my kitchen at the top half so I try to separate them with the couch and chair, the room is not big enough for a room divide.
Carolina
11 years ago
Gorgeous door that leads into your kitchen. Love that barn style. You have a nice kitchen and placing the sofa and chairs as Carolyn suggested will open up the room so it will have a better flow.
Please keep us updated as you make changes. When I come across a good and nicely priced armoire on the internet, I'll let you know. But I think you'll have the best chance to find one yourself, as I'm in the Netherlands ;-) Still, you never know!
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Ann Brauer Quilt Studio
11 years ago
To my mind, the wall is the perfect place to display a lovely piece of art. Of course I would also suggest a lovely art quilt in that space. This would add warmth and interest to the room and could pick up the colors of the colors of the rug. A horizontal quilt might work well above the suggested armoire.
Carolina
11 years ago
I just found a couple of pretty good cabinets on ebay, for around $300-500. You could paint it, paint the inside in a funky colour (pink like your rug, or turquoise). I don't know in which area your are, but ebay or craigslist could be good for this.
Carolina
11 years ago
http://www.wayfair.com/Angel-Line-Mary-Armoire-3609-GOF1006.html
leelee
11 years ago
Thanks for sending the extra pictures. Just a couple of suggestions. I see the kitchen has an identical chandelier. I think that's a nice balance to both rooms lower 7'-8' from the floor. Over your door you have 3 small thingys. Try them just below or above your chalk board. Black & white heads hung at the same level with the bell slightly higher in the middle. Your fireplace is small so I'd hang the mirror about 4" above the mantle. Then think of doing something asymetrical even if it's just moving both candles to one side with a book under one to offset the fact that they're the same height. A trick with the mirror is to put a small cork behind the top of the frame to angle the reflection down so you don't just see the ceiling. Your place will look fantastic.
Gillian Reilly
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks very much ladies, will make a few changes as soon as - the armoire & colour change will have to come at a later date but i'll keep you posted of the minor changes.

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