Asked on Jul 09, 2014

Living room wall

Maria
by Maria
I need help decorating my living room wall any ideas?
  34 answers
  • Jeanette S Jeanette S on Jul 09, 2014
    That is a beautiful chest but it needs a companion. A pretty chair would look nice sitting there next to the chest. Even a odd wooden kitchen type chair would work. Look around and see what you have you can use. If you like a lot of activity, a few more things in a grouping next to the picture would be nice...a small shelf? An old rusty key? And perhaps set a small basket with magazines in it next to the chair. Anything that you find interesting. Please send a photo of the finished product.
  • Maria Maria on Jul 09, 2014
    This is in the entry to my living room. Front door is to the right. I have very high ceilings and stumped what to do with area. I was thinking maybe a bookcase? Any suggestions?
  • Donna Byram Donna Byram on Jul 09, 2014
    Beautiful chest, but I feel it is too small for the area. It needs to be taller and longer. I would utilize all the area between the vent and to within a foot of the edge of the carpet. You could use an old dresser or a sofa table. You could still use your lamp, picture and decor, plus some candle holders or vases. Here is a few examples I found. Hope this helps.
  • Becky Wood Becky Wood on Jul 09, 2014
    some sort of entry table, a bench, mirror(s), photos or art work, wall sconces...there are tones of things you could do. Do a search on this website and Pinterest. You will see loads of ideas.
  • Marcia Casebolt Thomas Marcia Casebolt Thomas on Jul 09, 2014
    i agree with all the comments above. It is a beautiful chest, but I feel you could probably find a better spot for it. Go with something larger there....even an armoire would be great!! And who couldn't use the extra storage that would provide?
    • Sharon Kavanagh Sharon Kavanagh on Jul 11, 2014
      @Marcia Casebolt Thomas I think you are right on with the armoire. Armoire's are such versatile pieces that you will have your entire life, They provide storage, and impact to a room and are appropriate in every room in the house. They are a bit of an investment, but I would consider looking around Goodwill, consignment shops and estate sales. They can always be re-done with Annie Sloan chalk paint that does not require stripping.
  • Moxie Moxie on Jul 09, 2014
    What a great space! Many people don't like high ceiling areas I can only dream of! I think this wall is telling you to welcome your guests. What do you want people to think when they first arrive in your home? What would hint and flow into the rest of your home design? If it was mine, I would probably stencil the wall for an accent background and then mount things that I really like on the wall such as wooden boxes to be like shelves with special items on them, favorite word/sayings signs, great family photos and probably work in a storage space for those things everybody likes to drop just inside the door (coats/hats,etc)...I think if you add interest to the wall with parts of you and your family...the chest will nestle in a ground the display. Just my thoughts. Nice thing is you can always change things up.
  • Bea Bea on Jul 11, 2014
    By simply shifting the chest to the right and positioning it at the right edge of the painting you balance the space
  • Marian taylor Marian taylor on Jul 11, 2014
    Looks like there is good light to the right of the chest.. a tall plant might be nice and a taller piece of furniture. like a hall tree that has a mirror and bench
  • Nihal Belder Kuzucu Nihal Belder Kuzucu on Jul 11, 2014
    Plants needed... Keep it up!
  • My Ideal Mess My Ideal Mess on Jul 11, 2014
    I would center a mirror in the middle of the wall and under it place a bench with a back, you can have storage in the bench, plus this could be a lovely place to sit and put on shoes or an extra seating area!
  • My Ideal Mess My Ideal Mess on Jul 11, 2014
    or something like this:
  • Ellie Corcoran Ellie Corcoran on Jul 11, 2014
    I would change picture to a larger, horizontal picture, and where the chest is, I would put a horizontal bookcase or table.
  • My Ideal Mess My Ideal Mess on Jul 11, 2014
    I love this look
  • Joan Joan on Jul 11, 2014
    It appears that this beautiful piece of furniture is too low for the space. (Lights witch on the wall?). If you place something taller under the existing picture and perhaps a side chair for all those things going out the door, you will be happier. Experiment with things you have...such as a dining chair and maybe a bedroom chest to see the proportions then you will have a better idea of proportionate size.
    • Polly Zieper Polly Zieper on Jul 13, 2014
      @Joan I agree, a higher chest or sofa table or other piece of furniture that is taller is needed, so there isn't so much space between the picture and the chest.I thinkI'd put a chair next to the chest, also. Not too big or overstuffed, could be narrow( like an antique dining rm chair or the like, and maybe a standing lamp between. That wall is very empty. I can't tell what color its painted- is it a shade of gray? or beige?Either way,I'd bring in more color that coordinates with the wall color- maybe a vase of flowers on the chest or some color in the lampshade( like salmon or dusty rose?)
  • Tris Smith Tris Smith on Jul 11, 2014
    Put a chair in the corner with a floor lamp. Add more pictures or shelves. Move the table closer to the chair. If you get a floor lamp, remove the lamp on the table.
  • Joffler Joffler on Jul 11, 2014
    That space seems perfect for a HALL TREE since it appears to be at the foot of the stairs and right by the front door. The hall tree would be an object of visual interest, would be appropriately scaled for the space and ceiling height and would be something that serves the family well. There are some reasonably priced ones at wayfair.com (my favorite is the Bermuda--pictured below) and, of course, you might enjoy hunting down a vintage or antique hall tree.
  • Mary Mary on Jul 11, 2014
    It looks like the entry door is on the right due to the change in flooring. If you don't have a coat closet an armoire would look nice and you could hang your artwork one the side with a bench or chair beneath the artwork or I would use a larger mirror instead. I like hall trees by a back door and prefer hidden storage in living rooms. I am sure whatever you do it will be great. Just keep scale and balance in mind. Have fun!
  • Jan Varga Jan Varga on Jul 11, 2014
    Well, I have questions for you! Do you want to keep the pieces that are pictured? Is there some reason for NOT centering them on the wall? Do you want to purchase new pieces - larger? Do you like to buy a used item and make it your own? Do you need this space to be useful? Enough questions?!!!
  • Penny Anthony Penny Anthony on Jul 11, 2014
    A large (long) sideboard would be nice and would offer storage as well. It could be a "find" that you paint or a finer piece to be used in a large dinning room later. It can be used to serve a buffet if you want to use it that way for a special occasion. A large mirror with art works placed around and above it would be classy! A sideboard would also hold a large flatscreen if necessary....versatile piece of furniture! Do the unexpected....even a collection of plates and platters would be nice on wall.
  • Rita H Rita H on Jul 11, 2014
    A nice wooden tall bookcase would be nice with a large peace lily that doesn't need a lot of sun light.
  • Pat Pat on Jul 11, 2014
    Center the chest with the rug..(move it over to the right). Hang the picture over the chest but lower....lower part of picture a couple of inches lower than the bottom part of the lamp shade. The picture is really too big but is a nice color with the chest and lamp. Then I would put a tall plant on the floor...right side where the light is (door side?) to balance it all. Love the chest.
  • Debra D Debra D on Jul 11, 2014
    What everyone is telling you is that the scale is off on that wall. The pieces feel wrong because they are too small. A small upholstered chair and a tall tree behind it on the right would make it feel cozier and more welcoming, but it would feel better in there if you can make the most of the height of the space. Even centering what you have and adding large candle sconces on either side of the picture would help. Good luck!
  • Cheryl @ Artzzle Cheryl @ Artzzle on Jul 11, 2014
    Could you send pictures of the entire room? What is this area; where is it and how do you want to use it?
  • Barbara Turner Barbara Turner on Jul 11, 2014
    Faux or real fireplace hearth would be nice. Then put a fitting picture above it with plants either on one side or both sides. New paint would also be good here.
  • Beth Beth on Jul 11, 2014
    Just needs a chair and a potted plant. Maybe a few more pics, but definitely lower the one hanging.
  • Dee Hudson Dee Hudson on Jul 12, 2014
    To make the wall outstanding I would place a large mirror leaning against flanked by two easy chairs and a lamp in between which would reflect on the mirror. To the right of it close to the window I would hang two decorative plates in rich colors.
  • Charlotte Kent Charlotte Kent on Jul 12, 2014
    If you are keeping exactly what you have in the picture and adding nothing, just bring it down closer to the chest.
  • Lucky Lucky on Jul 12, 2014
    I think I would just move the chest to the right, close to where the carpet stops. Then maybe add a small ladder back chair under the painting, If that seems enough, great, if not maybe add a small piece of iron wall art above the chest, for more texture.
  • Jody Lange Jody Lange on Sep 07, 2014
    On the side where there is nothing go to Wal-Mart or Menards and buy a tree that sticks to your wall in black about 20.00..You'll be surprised at how your wall will pop and people will comment on it I have one in my office people love it.
  • Lori Lori on Dec 27, 2014
    I love that chest and the picture only compliments it but unfortunately it's only decorating the lower left portion of the wall, which I assume you already know, hence the "help". Since that is all the wall you show we have to assume that is all of the wall you need help with. What about a lovely sofa table there with two tall buffet lamps, one on each end and then center the picture between the lamps.
  • L L on Dec 27, 2014
    The only change that would be necessary, if you do not want to add other items on that wall, or floor, is to, move the picture to the right, and down lower. Would look more pleasing to the eye, without adding other items you might not be in need of at this time. Down the road, can always add the additional suggestions that you have already been given. Curious, what you did to this wall, after posting it last summer?
  • Denise Denise on Aug 09, 2015
    I would get a large piece of art, whether famed poster or metal art, etc. I would center a console table under it, add a cute lamp, a pretty bowl for keys, some homemade bottle art, maybe an ornate umbrella stand next to it. With the 2 main pieces, youve filled up that huge space.
  • Kayo Frazier Kayo Frazier on Feb 28, 2016
    Here's my 2 cents...I would add gallery style artwork pieces(acrylic,oil, watercolor) in various sizes & frames. I would also add mirrors of various sizes as well.
  • Maria Maria on Feb 28, 2016
    I added a tall bookcase with greenery on top and eight cubes in the bookcase to put decorative items. Thank you for all the advise.