How can I make over this wall?

Damaris Corres
by Damaris Corres

My husband like it like that but know that something is wrong...

This one too...

  11 answers
  • K. Rupp K. Rupp on Jan 28, 2020

    Have you thought about any ikea hacks for a long wall like that surrounding a tv with shelving. I have found a couple of ideas for you. Depends on how much work you want to put into it;)


    https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/furniture/diy-built-ins-with-ikea-billy-bookcases-29141456


    https://www.hometalk.com/diy/basement/furniture/design-and-decor-446277

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Jan 28, 2020

    Add a bit of decor on either side of the television. Small wreaths, cotton stems, perhaps your initials (his on 1 side, yours on the other) in vinyl, or what would go with the theme and style you want to have. After adding that, take another photo from a straight point of view rather than angled to decide if you need something to the left of the frame. Perhaps a shelf.

    On the wall above the loveseat, I would hang a large wall clock.

  • Jackson Jason Jackson Jason on Jan 28, 2020

    It looks like that TV is way too small for that area or vice versa. The walls would look so much better with a few pictures placed spaced out evenly. Some people really overdo it but on the blank wall I would place one big photo or one big one in the middle with two small pictures above and below diagonally

  • Nan W. Nan W. on Jan 28, 2020

    Damaris: you could put three floating shelves on each side of the tv. ...they come in various sizes and styles!


    https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=floating+shelves&facetedValue=5y761

  • Libbie B Libbie B on Jan 28, 2020

    How about painting it an accent color?

  • Robyn Garner Robyn Garner on Jan 28, 2020

    I agree that the tv looks far too tiny where it is. I also agree that it depends how much money or time you want to put into things. I think using peel and stick or plywood cut into planks and nailed in with a herringbone pattern would look terrific and then the tv would also look fine.


    For the wall behind the couch I would put up one large piece of artwork. You can find a poster you love and mount it to plywood with some simple framing around it or order a frame online. You can make art from fabric, paint, a shower curtain. You'll find something great! 😎

  • Lucky Home Today Lucky Home Today on Jan 28, 2020

    I would take off the trim/shelves. New coat of paint/accent color with wall art and hang pictures.

  • Laura Cooper Laura Cooper on Jan 29, 2020

    The number one issue is that the edges aren't straight and clean. A strip of quarter round, shoe moulding or crown/base would really make a huge difference.

  • Adding some crown molding would also help to finish off the look. Good luck!

  • Debi53 Debi53 on Jan 29, 2020

    I think the wall would look better without the wooden shelf that is there, but since you are probably not willing to remove it, I would take the pictures off of the top-they crowd the ceiling and hang them along with more items around the TV. I would also hang instead of prop the pictures on the other shelf. Use the shelf right above the TV to put a few decorative items (not too many) like a colorful candle (don't burn it on the shelf), a pretty piece of pottery or a vase. You can stick these items to the shelf with adhesive putty so they won't slip. Also add some 3-D items around the TV like a flat back metal basket, raised plaque, even a pretty plate. Items like this can be found in thrift stores and add a lot of interest to a picture wall.

  • Southcoastkimo2020 Southcoastkimo2020 on Jun 21, 2020

    Paint terracotta pots