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Need ideas for empty wall space

5 years ago

Hi there. This photo is of a model home of the one we’re building. (Ours is not built yet) this wall is so open and boring, but there isn’t any space behind it to do a nook, which was my initial idea. I would like ideas on what else to do with that large boring spot? Thank you.

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Mark Bischak, Architect

5 years ago

Make the art piece you buy for the space an investment. Do not decorate the space with a piece of art, buy a piece of art and decorate around it. Go to a few local high end galleries and talk to the manager about you wanting to buy a piece of art as an investment. Tell them your budget and what will make you say, "That's beautiful!". Only buy art you love.

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erinsean
5 years ago
Is it in the living room? Is it near the entry? Need to see the rest of the room to answer these questions. Exciting you are getting a home built and having the fun of decorating it.
User
5 years ago
Perfect place to hang a large piece of art -- painting, textile, etc.
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kulrn
5 years ago
A similar console with a great piece of art! Or just art if a walkway. Looks like their table would be better centered!
Lucy
Original Author
5 years ago
Erin, the kitchen is to the left, and the photo is taken by me sitting on the couch in the living room.. entry is on the other side of those stairs. Sorry I don’t have more photos of that spot
jay06
5 years ago
Keep in mind that if you eventually will fill the rest of the room with furniture and art, you don't have to put something on every wall. This appears to be an area that will be an often-used walkway from one space to another. At most, art on that wall is fine. But it's also okay to leave a small wall like that empty.
User
5 years ago
I would move it about 6 inches to the left and add a decorative lamp. You have the outlet right there.
wisneb
5 years ago
I like the idea of art on the wall, but not so much any furniture there.
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Mark Bischak, Architect
5 years ago
Have you considered taxidermy?
K R
5 years ago
I like the idea of a slim console table like the one pictured and then a nice piece of art above. Is this by the entry? Or is there another place people could put their keys/purses, etc..
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
IMO you really have no space for furniture I would just start shopping for a great piece of art.
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5 years ago
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A piece of furniture- console, buffet, etc. and art above. It’s not a boring spot.

I’m sure you know this but art doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Actually I recommend against it. My most expensive piece of art is in my attic. I can’t bring myself to get rid of it quite yet. My most enjoyed pieces are from second hand stores, originals, and very inexpensive. Favorite one is a large framed oil pastel that was $4.
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Mark Bischak, Architect
5 years ago
"My most expensive piece of art is in my attic. I can’t bring myself to get rid of it quite yet."

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Mark Bischak, Architect
5 years ago
I have a few pieces of what I consider expensive art. The artists are doing quite well recently, so what I paid for them is getting cheaper and cheaper.
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Camden Lane Interiors
5 years ago
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