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Help, what do I put in this space?

10 days ago

Small ledge but 7ft tall

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acm
10 days ago
I feel like you can finesse it if you have good art on the wall to either side. Otherwise, something simple like an abstract sculpture or a single interesting vase.

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housegal200
10 days ago
An art print that pulls the eye upward would suit the space. These are skyscapes or birds in flight from society6.com--very affordable and they come in all sizes. Just choose one piece and not multiple pieces.
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I’d do a sculpture (or sculpture set). Simple, but elegant, sophisticated, and professional. These are all Uttermost: I like several of these — especially the wooden ones, which I think would bring a nice and warm textural feel to the space .... https://www.perigold.com/--Dax-Teak-Sculpture-EI104924-L1191-K~QHC5898.html?refid=GX381619263347-QHC5898&device=c&ptid=762960063987&targetid=pla-762960063987&ireid=31625747&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7-KZ2Ian5wIVhcDACh3DfAHTEAQYCSABEgKkxPD_BwE Love these Yucca sculptures ....
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happyleg
10 days ago
Clock? Or the above.
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tracefloyd
10 days ago
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I love the sweeping curve of the wall and it seems to me the wood is breaking up the line of the architecture by stopping the eye.

I would paint out the wood trim to match the same color of the wall to make it disappear. In an eggshell or satin enamel for fingerprints.

Leave it bare...no decor in the niche or on the wall.
chispa
10 days ago
Not every space needs to be filled.

I like art, so I would probably place a large painting on the back wall.
elcieg
9 days ago
It needs nothing. What I would suggest is a different stair runner. It's too blah and takes away from the lovely stair case itself.
Kendrah
9 days ago
Absolutely nothing. It is nice to see the curve of the wall against the wood. It doesn't need to be filled.
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Flo Mangan
9 days ago
Put a large distinctive vase with sculptural branches. Simple but unique.

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