Too much wall!
Hi, I don't really know where to start with these two walls, I already have a large mirror on the opposite wall so thought maybe some kind of shelving, it all looks very bare. Maybe some kind or corner shelf with a trailing plant? It is a dark corner so could benefit from more light. I was thinking of a large picture above the sofa on the right but stuck with the large wall, any suggestions most gratefully received! thanks
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PRO3 years agoHello! Yes deifnitely shelving or picture shelves would work for you here. I'd personally do a large picture on one wall and shelving on the other. If you look to pick up the oak (to match with your side tables/floor) it will look lovely with the wall colour. So go for a oak style frame for your image and the same for your shelving. Then on your shelves add in some lighter colour items and plants along with personal pictures in frames. You can read more on my styling shelves blogs for some handy tips here: DEN LIFE interiors
(wood window frame/shelving picking up table as well here)
(wood shelving on blue wall)
Oak picture frame to tie in too.
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