How to arrange photo frames on this huge wall?
Hi,
I have a very bare apartment because im so terrible at making any decisions! One thing I think would help a lot is if I could get some pictures onto the walls. But how to arrange them around the tv? I dont want to invest in a load of frames until I can decide how many of which size would look best. I like a structured look, not eclectic. My photos are nicely edited and look best at 6x4 or 5x7, so the frames won't be overly large (between 9x11 and 14x 17).
The top of the tv is 58" from the floor. The width of the entire wall is around 170".
I have added other photos of the adjoining wall as well in case you want to suggest how to make this less bare and boring too!
Please help me get started! Thank you!
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6 years agoHannah
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoJust say no to the gallery wall. They are all over internet but it takes a surprising amount of skill to pull them off. Most of the homeowner gallery walls that we see here are not well done.
You could do a large floor vase with filler, hang a textile or some shallow baskets.
bed · More InfoThis is too colorful for your space but it is one of my favorite wall arrangements.
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6 years agoa large potted plant would be perfect in that spot. it's a nice bright window and a tall tree type plant would eat up that portion of the wall.
Put a some potted succulents over on the window ledge while you're at it. They only need to be watered a few times a month, and will really help your decor.
or do an indoor herb garden...any type of greenery will do wonders for that spot
for the tv, do a few larger (nothing smaller than 8x10 or 11x14) prints as shown below.
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