High ceilings and decorating
mom of boys
6 years ago
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Comments (3)As a general rule of thumb I was always told to take the width of the room and add the height of the room. So, if your room is 13' wide and the height is 9', your light fixture should be around a 22" diameter fixture. Frankly, I like larger light fixtures, as long as they don't overpower a room. I have attached a link you might find helpful when trying to figure this stuff out. Here is a link that might be useful: Choosing the right size chandelier...See MoreDecor ideas for high ceiling sloped wall
Comments (3)You may want to post some more pictures of the wall and the rest of the room so people can get an idea of the space....See MoreHow to decorate with such high ceilings in a rental?
Comments (8)I guess your plants don't need a lot of light, but they would have more impact if all gathered in the corner where you have the chair and against the stark end wall of the stairwell. The bench you have for a coffee table could hold a lot of plants at the end of the stair wall. Your end tables will be fine for holding plants, but they are too short and pushed too far back to be useful for anyone sitting on the the sofa. Try putting your shoe rack against that end of the sofa near the door. I wonder if your bright geometric would look good by the door. It would bring a lighted feeling to that darkest corner, and it is a little too wide for the sofa; stick to 75% of the sofa's width for art above it. I believe in decorating where the people are, below the 9-ft. level. If that is done well, the eyes tend to stay fixed on that and not the high ceiling. Some more lighting in the form of floor lamps and uplights under the plants would add life and interest....See MoreNeed high ceiling wall decor ideas
Comments (1)I don't think it's necessary to put anything up that high. Instead, I would focus more on decorating at eye level. Perhaps stacked art to the left of the tv and a tall floor plant in the right corner....See Moremom of boys
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