Two-Story Wall Great Room Decor Help
How would you decorate my two-story walls in my Great Room? I like a modern-farmhouse style. We will be getting white floor-to-ceiling curtains if that helps.
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PROBeth H. :
5 years agofound a few more
look at the media unit on this one. would be perfect against your tv wall. Ikea also has good hacks
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Comments (2)Something Dramatic! https://www.etsy.com/listing/634710483/oversized-abstract-painting-original-art?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=oversized+canvas+art&ref=sc_gallery-1-2&plkey=2a9c12feff985492e41b27da7e9edefbde2f4c57%3A634710483&pro=1&frs=1 https://www.etsy.com/listing/107491063/oversize-triptych-abstract-expressionism?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=oversized+canvas+art&ref=sr_gallery-5-14&frs=1 https://www.etsy.com/listing/674224000/extra-large-abstract-painting-gray?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=oversized+canvas+art&ref=sc_gallery-5-7&plkey=c8c1d7d3257336d651607bc5a14b5b4e29bb644d%3A674224000&frs=1...See MoreSiobhan Nelson
5 years agoTHANK YOU! I found 2 entertainment centers at a pretty good price point - which option do you like better? Also, would you do art above like I have shown or would you do something else like shelves, a single photo, etc.
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Kathi Steele
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Beth H. :
5 years ago Siobhan Nelson
5 years agoThere’s also this one from Pottery Barn, thoughts? Looks like more of a built-in look as opposed to an entertainment center.
I also agree with balancing out the space, was thinking a plant on one side and then a floor lamp.
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Beth H. :
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agothat one looks like it would work. grab the measurements and mark them out against your wall to give you an idea of the size in your room
other ideas
Kathi Steele
5 years agoSiobhan Nelson
5 years agoIgnore the not-so-great photo shopping, but here are the options in this space after taping out. Let me know which one looks best size-wise, or if these still aren't working! Thanks everybody for your help!
OPTION 1:
OPTION 2:
OPTION 3:
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Beth H. :
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoI think I like the size of #2, but no lamp. just the plant on near the window. (no need for a floor lamp over there in the corner)
Also, the artwork looks odd hung that high. If you have to have something done to the wall, look into some type of millwork. move the pic to the other empty wall.
if you want to save yourselves some money and are a bit handy, try doing some end bookcases w/the tv in the middle.
maybe get an estimate from a local carpenter. it has to be cheaper than the 3200 price tag from PB! you can have it built exactly to the size you need, with any custom work. you could always paint it yourselves for extra savings.
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5 years agoKathi Steele
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5 years agoI would suggest putting art work in the nook or painting it and the small wall beside the staircase a contrast color. Based on your current furniture, maybe a taupe? I would also suggest working in a multi-layered chandelier over the tv. Maybe like one of the one's below? We'd love to help you with your space. Please find some examples of our work below.
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