How to decorate walls with a sectional?
Hi - I just moved into my own place. I have a large sectional that can only be placed one way in my living room. I am having a hard time filling up my walls with decor and was hoping I could get some ideas from everyone. I am open to anything and don't have a certain style. I bought the fiber hanging that you see in the pics because I really liked it...what would go well on each wall with the fiber hanging? I live in a rental so painting is not an option either. I have boring beige walls and blue grey carpet, the sectional is a dark brown. I have attached a picture.... Please help me make this room cozy and show me your ideas. I suck at this kind of stuff and really want to make my space cozy and inviting.
Thanks so much!!!
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3 years agoHere are suggestions to decorate walls with a sectional:
1) To add art pieces
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2) Making shelves
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3) Add plants
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4) Hanging wall mirrors
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shanidane
3 years agohere are more pics, my living room is small and hard to get a good angle. Its alot of brown and beige....boring!! any help is greatly appreciated thanks!
shanidane
3 years agosorry for all the pics, I'm just trying to show all angles:) I can buy more decor for suggestions but as you can see I started but gave up on wall decor. Stuff like this is overwhelming to me and ideas from others are a god send!! thanks!
Maureen
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoTry the hanging piece under vent and create a great focal wall above sectional. It‘s your first place; get creative and incorporate your personality. Look for unique items on Marketplace and IKEA has great accessories/ideas. Don’t forget some plants. Look on line at inspiration rooms for help. If budget permits, I’d change the rug to really pull the room together and try Ikea. (You can easily sell your rug.)
shanidane thanked Maureen
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