decor over couch in long room
Erin B
5 years ago
I'm trying to decorate my formal living room, but I'm having trouble with what to hang over the couch. the wall is very long. I want to balance the space and not make it feel like too much is going on. any suggestions?
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mandy_moo_pants
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Comments (6)Yes, pictures are helpful to draw people in. Dark would be fine - if on a darker wall. How about sticking with the grey of sofa, dark grey theme and then have the two longer walls to work the proportions and add some light. Pic attached. Alternatively, pic attached, you could do all light neutral walls but then crate a different effect with ceiling to floor dark panel curtains to add luxury and add the darker end wall effect! Just ideas. All the best and I hope the advice keeps coming! :)...See MorePlease help - sofa and chair arrangement in a very long living room
Comments (10)My experience for the distance between tv and point of watching is how big the tv is. You could also try and see what distance suits you. In my experience, you as a dweller create how you intend to use the space: watching tv / reading / entertaining / kids playing / guests sleeping / playing an instrument/ plants or a collection exposition / writing / paying bills / printer & IT hub... I am just brainstorming... In my case, I like to create piles: out of my books and magazines for projects, library books to return so separate from the many books we have, so I tend to welcome long shelves or tables. Sometimes it’s convenient to have separate dining and work tables - if you have space - because you can keep the surfaces dedicated for different activities. But again, it all depends on how you (want to) use the space....See MoreLiving Room Furniture Dilemma & Decor
Comments (8)I think I prefer the Ikea sofa as the Next one looks a little bulky for the room, washable covers also sound good. I do prefer the Ikea sofa I added but yours should work too, they're identical except for the arms. I also think they work well with the chairs, a different style is good. Just personal opinion but again for me if you're going industrial I would go for a wood floor and it adds so much warmth to a room, LVT may be a softer option? (Last try I promise!). Not sure if you like any of this? I didn't find cushions to match just in case you hate this one and it takes a while looking! It's impossible to choose art for somebody but you may like these. Junique and desenio are also good for affordable prints. Neon signs are also a good way to personalise a room if that's your thing i would add lots of texture for accessories, I think you need to get the furniture agreed first though. I would go for a light neutral for the walls. Need to know which way the room faces and you could work with any undertone in the navy paint...See More
PROM&D Photography
5 years agoErin B
5 years agoI haven't bought end tables yet. I'm still searching for the right ones. Here are the measurements of the room and better pictures.
PROFrame My TV
5 years agoHave you thought about putting a TV over the sofa behind a motorized painting like this recent client of ours did. See more examples on our site at http://FrameMyTV.com or in our Houzz page.
Here's an example of one in action...
artistsharonva
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
decoenthusiaste
5 years agoErin B
5 years agodecoenthusiaste
5 years agoI was referring to the two end walls. You have the one with the chairs marked 8'5" and the one with the love 11'1". This chart might help get the height right when shopping for end tables. You might consider a coffee table and a floor lamp instead. Put the floor lamp between the two sofas Then put a pair of lamps on your credenza, and a side table and lamp with the two chairs. If you do find two end tables, you could put one left of the love and one right of the large sofa with matching lamps. Art over the sofa should be no wider than 75% of the sofa's width and hung 5" above it.
PROFlo Mangan
5 years ago
Candice Feldman
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoMaybe add a long shelf and lean photos against the long wall?
Maybe add some shelves with plants or make an indoor plant wall near the windows?
Flo Mangan