A sofa and the wall hangings above it should complement each other to create a cohesive balanced look.
What to hang on wall above couch.
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.
Move the pictures over a sofa or chair down a bit.
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The couch is centered in the left half of the wall.
A large oversized mirror.
Do i center the pic over the couch or in the center of the wall.
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Fortunately this season s decoration ideas above the sofa cover the best of design trends from funky beach houses to elegantly repurposed antiques.
Hanging wall art that s at least two thirds the length of a sofa displays visually pleasing.
Many collectors find themselves with groupings of objects that can be difficult to hang on walls or require expensive mounting matting and framing.
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.
There is empty space on the right side of the wall because bifold doors to a closet open up.
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The area will become more cohesive cozy and inviting.
A few inches shift in a hanging arrangement can affect the tone of an entire room.
Emphasize a chair rail by running a series of photos right above it.
I d like to put a recliner in the empty space but it will be a while.
Add an element of surprise to a room by hanging a little picture above the door.
Don t hang a large mirror over a sofa simply because it s an empty space and you happen to have one.
Are you staring at the blank wall above your sofa with hammer in hand afraid to punch the first hole to hang your art.
A large picture on a wall when the couch is not centered in the middle of the wall.
If you rent this is definitely a way to go as you only need 1 2 nail holes or command hanging strips.
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.