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We just had 3 main rooms painted. Everything from this wall came down and I'm culling a LOT of it. So now I don't know what to do with it. First pic is the before. I hate it. Too much junk. Hate the clock. Second pic is the after. I want minimal without stark. The furniture has to stay. The chair is ugly and not my style, so I'll probably cover it. I'm thinking the size of it vs the table is in question, but if I match the table size it's all a midget on the wall and if I match the table size with a chair of equal value, you can't walk through the area. We prefer the tv where it is. It's out of earshot and light-shot of our bedroom which is right there! So I need some minimal accessory ideas for this wall. I do have two large pictures that were there in the before picture, but not sure if both would look good or just one. I like nature, fall color, cottagey country style.
The table is too high for the chair. The lamp is too small for the table.
A pair of chairs and shorter table would balance the space. Then think about what goes on the wall.
Yes, for sure. New furniture isn't in the cards. I have a destructive cat with 9 lives, so I have to keep what I have. I have been hunting for a lamp, but after store #4 they're all too light and short; however,
- I have a taller lamp, but its base is iron scroll and seems busy to me - maybe because of too much stuff in pic #1.
- I have the recliner chair that is larger, but has to butt up against the wall (also in the first picture.)
- I have the matching smaller chair in another room that I "could" bring out balance the space, but then that area is really crowded.
I know furniture first, lamps second, walls third, but the money isn't there. So I just need wall ideas.
Basically, we should view each wall as a separate view, which is visually balanced, then do the same with each of the other walls.
There is a thing called horror vacui, meaning fear of empty spaces. There doesn’t need to be something on every blank space. Less is more.
I agree totally with kab0906 about the table and lamp. A pair of chairs and a small table between would be perfect. If you can’t buy another chair now, go scout your local consignment shops for a lower small table.
I can see a group of 3 of the same size, identically framed, art on that wall. Don’t put up anything unless you love it and it brings you joy when you look at it.
I’d rather you put nothing on that wall than a hodgepodge of random things. It is not a focal wall.
Last edited by gentlearts; 06-26-2023 at 06:48 AM..
The 'after' chair is a smaller profile so that works, but I agree that the table is too tall for the chair and the lamp is not proportional to the table. I think a smaller, round table would be better, especially if it will just hold the lamp and maybe a beverage.
I also agree with perhaps just two pictures on that wall or one large one that doesn't look lonely by itself there.
There used to be a home show on TV where the designers would 'shop your house.' They'd take things from other rooms and repurpose elsewhere. I think that's a good idea. You can play with that looks good to you in that space. I've had the 'aha' moment where I've thought, geez, this looks way better here than it did where I had it!!
Another idea for something for the wall, which I've done here. (but I bought them) are these carved wooden medallions (I call them). I have them in white...they are rustic but add interest and don't compete with other decor, IMO. I have a huge one in my small living room (round), a rectangular one in my bedroom (above my dresser) and a small one in the bathroom. I don't have a lot of wall space and I don't like 'cluttery' walls.
Basically, we should view each wall as a separate view, which is visually balanced, then do the same with each of the other walls.
There is a thing called horror vacui, meaning fear of empty spaces. There doesn’t need to be something on every blank space. Less is more.
I agree totally with kab0906 about the table and lamp. A pair of chairs and a small table between would be perfect. If you can’t buy another chair now, go scout your local consignment shops for a lower small table.
I can see a group of 3 of the same size, identically framed, art on that wall. Don’t put up anything unless you love it and it brings you joy when you look at it.
I’d rather you put nothing on that wall than a hodgepodge of random things. It is not a focal wall.
I have this awesome book that is helping me. It is similar. After removing all the crap from the walls, it feels much better. I've discarded everything I don't want. Absolutely, less is more and I don't want every wall filled!
I do have a smaller table that I can try there and add the chair's twin. I do fear, LOL, however, that this room will be furniture heavy by doing this. My other room is one wall of bookshelves, a puzzle table, the other matching chair and the ugly recliner you see in pic one, so there is a fear of an empty room more than empty walls. But for sure I will try this. It may surprise me! I'd almost rather have no furniture on this wall than adding more. What would you think about that? Or a low set of bookshelves, but really I don't want furniture I don't need either - you know, like this table on that wall. LOL. I love that last line - and you're right!!! It is NOT the focal wall. Thank you. I'll give it a whirl.
The 'after' chair is a smaller profile so that works, but I agree that the table is too tall for the chair and the lamp is not proportional to the table. I think a smaller, round table would be better, especially if it will just hold the lamp and maybe a beverage.
I also agree with perhaps just two pictures on that wall or one large one that doesn't look lonely by itself there.
There used to be a home show on TV where the designers would 'shop your house.' They'd take things from other rooms and repurpose elsewhere. I think that's a good idea. You can play with that looks good to you in that space. I've had the 'aha' moment where I've thought, geez, this looks way better here than it did where I had it!!
Another idea for something for the wall, which I've done here. (but I bought them) are these carved wooden medallions (I call them). I have them in white...they are rustic but add interest and don't compete with other decor, IMO. I have a huge one in my small living room (round), a rectangular one in my bedroom (above my dresser) and a small one in the bathroom. I don't have a lot of wall space and I don't like 'cluttery' walls.
I got one from Wayfair - similar to above - and the others at Home Goods.
I am definitely shopping my house. Money isn't there right now and with a destructive cat, well... Most of my wall decor are pictures without any other type of accessory and it's getting boring. I will check this. Thanks! That table change just may make a huge difference! I think the height of that table is throwing off having just maybe two items on that wall.
Last edited by Kingdomgirl; 06-26-2023 at 08:35 AM..
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I have this awesome book that is helping me. It is similar. After removing all the crap from the walls, it feels much better. I've discarded everything I don't want. Absolutely, less is more and I don't want every wall filled!
I do have a smaller table that I can try there and add the chair's twin. I do fear, LOL, however, that this room will be furniture heavy by doing this. My other room is one wall of bookshelves, a puzzle table, the other matching chair and the ugly recliner you see in pic one, so there is a fear of an empty room more than empty walls. But for sure I will try this. It may surprise me! I'd almost rather have no furniture on this wall than adding more. What would you think about that? Or a low set of bookshelves, but really I don't want furniture I don't need either - you know, like this table on that wall. LOL. I love that last line - and you're right!!! It is NOT the focal wall. Thank you. I'll give it a whirl.
I agree, if you had no furniture on that wall it would feel good. Your traffic pattern would feel nice and open. The thing is, what do you need in the room for it to function for your family? If you don’t need the chair there, take it out, and that solves your problem of the table.
Do you NEED more light in the room? I know you have a small budget right now, but a couple of sconces on that wall would provide light, not clutter the floor, and provide some visual interest. It would require someone who knows basic wiring, run from your existing outlet, and might mess up your new paint a little. Otherwise, you might find a very narrow table that you could put a lamp or a pair of lamps. Thrift shops are your friend.
Just for example, I have a very narrow foyer, so I needed a console table. I found one for $100. (Used money from a garage sale) and the lamp on it cost $29. from a consignment shop.
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