Fortunately this season s decoration ideas above the sofa cover the best of design trends from funky beach houses to elegantly repurposed antiques.
What to hang on wall above couch.
Many collectors find themselves with groupings of objects that can be difficult to hang on walls or require expensive mounting matting and framing.
Above a sofa can be a great place to hang a large mirror but keep in mind that whenever possible mirrors should be hung across from windows or something else that s visually appealing.
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Emphasize a chair rail by running a series of photos right above it.
We ve discussed on the blog how important it is create a focal point and infuse drama into every room and a large mirror is the perfect way to do that the wall space over your sofa can be an intimidating space because it s so expansive but we actually like to think of it as an opportunity.
A large oversized mirror.
Are you staring at the blank wall above your sofa with hammer in hand afraid to punch the first hole to hang your art.
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Add an element of surprise to a room by hanging a little picture above the door.
Move the pictures over a sofa or chair down a bit.
There is empty space on the right side of the wall because bifold doors to a closet open up.
A large picture on a wall when the couch is not centered in the middle of the wall.
Do i center the pic over the couch or in the center of the wall.
A sofa and the wall hangings above it should complement each other to create a cohesive balanced look.
A few inches shift in a hanging arrangement can affect the tone of an entire room.
We found our large art piece for over the sofa at a yardsale for a whoppin 1 and it adequately fills up the once blank space.
The area will become more cohesive cozy and inviting.
We have a chic alternative.
Hanging wall art that s at least two thirds the length of a sofa displays visually pleasing.
If you rent this is definitely a way to go as you only need 1 2 nail holes or command hanging strips.
Or maybe you ve already hung art above your sofa but every time you look at your handiwork something feels off hanging art isn t rocket science but with so many different variables it can sometimes be difficult to get just right.
The couch is centered in the left half of the wall.
I d like to put a recliner in the empty space but it will be a while.