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Is this wall art too small for my ginormous couch?

5 years ago

I gave in and let my husband have his ginormous couch. I’ve been looking for art, but it would have to be HUGE and I don’t want to do a gallery wall, so I found this for now.

i know you’re supposed to hang this kind of thing closer together, but I’m trying to cover more space by spreading it out a bit more. Will this work or are they too far apart? Maybe huge lamps could take up some of that space?

The couch is 10 feet wide.

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deegw

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

The width isn't bad. The rule of thumb is 2/3 to 3/4 of the sofa width.

The iron work is nice but I'm not sure if it has enough visual weight to balance out with the sofa.

Have you considered something with more color and presence? Here is a triptych from the Houzz store.

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ilikefriday
5 years ago
I think the pieces you selected are too small. How about a large tapestry or a diy piece of artwork?
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Allison0704
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I would get a large canvas. The three pieces are too small and don't add anything to the feeling of the room.
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lupins4
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Ok thanks guys...I will put this somewhere else and keep looking for a large canvas. The problem is 2/3 - 3/4 of my couch width (10 ft) is 79-90 inches $$$$
deegw
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
lupins4, triptychs, which are the packages of canvas that come in sets of three, are usually less expensive than one large canvas. And you can spread them out a bit to fudge the width.

The one I inserted in your picture is less than $100.
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Lil S
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I like the floral panels, but in addition to not being wide enough, they're too dainty. You need something with more presence. How about horizontal, rectangular art?

You could use candle wall sconces to add width.
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User
5 years ago
IMO, you have another issue as well, the lamps and end tables aren't really 'weighty' enough for the sectional
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Fori
5 years ago
Would it be weird to mount them on a large white or colored (but otherwise blank) canvas or--I'm so cheap--piece of luaun? I like the design on this one. :)

Is the dog not allowed up? The husband looks happy with his new couch but not the pup.
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