Decor for Pale Grey Wall
7 years ago
Hello,
any advice on how i should decorate this pale grey wall opposite of the window?
window faces South.
Furnitire is live edge table with chrome metal base.
Mirror(s)?
One large piece of artwork?
Group of three paintings/prints?
Metal wall decor?
Your opinions and suggestions are appreciated. I would love this room to look like it had a professional touch!
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7 years ago
PRO7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoa really cool, large piece of art with a slender console below it. It's hard to see in this photo, but notice the mirrored console and the art canvas in shades of lavender, purple/and gray. love this
I like color, so I would use a type of abstract w/great coloring in it
If you're more of the monochromatic types, then something like this would work. It takes up a good portion of the wall and nothing else is needed.
- 7 years ago
PRO7 years agoNot sure how much width you have in the room, but something like this would be elegant and be a nice addition. I would be very minimalistic on placing items on it. Perhaps on the left a dramatic tropical flower arrangement in an Asian minimalistic look and maybe a interesting pot on the right side. Keep it simple.
Elmwood Ming Console Table, 72"x13"x32" · More Info- PRO7 years agoHere is a room with some interesting features you could adopt. A couple of "gold or silver plate shelves" in the squares of your feature wall. A great pot on the floor as you enter the space.
Dining Room · More Info - PRO7 years agoAsian temple table and end of room with pot of white orchids (always a good idea) and a couple of statues. Simple and elegant.
Lakeview Residence Dining Room · More Info - PRO7 years agoA cabinet with a beautiful front surface would be wonderful as well. Lots of great ways to enhance your feature wall with simple features and some wallpaper to bring depth and interest without adding bulk to a narrow room. Not sure what your style is, but you could do flat white sliding panels at the window as well to minimize taking up room in the space.
Black & Gold Residence · More InfoThese are ceiling mounted sliding panels. Very beautiful, minimalistic and would enhance your room quite a bit. These are in a bedroom, but we are seeing these more and more throughout homes. Good for sliding door entries as well.
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- PRO7 years agoSmaller table.
Chinese Ancient Design Black Lacquer Elm Wood Altar Table · More Info - PRO7 years agoMedium size with some storage for silverware and some serving pieces.
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- 7 years agoThank you everyone for your assistance with my dilemma!
I apologize in advance for the quality of the following photos.
Here are some pictures of my table and chairs.
Also attached is a photo of the entrance wall showing wainscotting.
Sadly I do not believe I have room for any console table. I appreciate the idea though and I hope after window paneling is placed I may place a smaller black table in the corner by the window (unable to see corner in my photos).
The wallpaper and art work are great suggestions!
Does every wall require treatment? Should the entrance wall showing wainscotting have art or something above it?
- 7 years ago
Nothing?
What are your plans for the window wall?Is there possibly space for a clear glass/lucite narrow console table on the wainscoting wall?
Or maybe only a mirror on the wainscoting wall?
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PRO7 years agoThe wall opposite the window we recommend doing a console table and piece of artwork. Here is an inspiration picture from one of our current designs.
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