It is so small you could leave it.

So far we have, but it's about 6"x6" and right next to the bed...unfortunately it's all I can look at when I go into the room. And my husband who typically doesn't care about decor even said "what are you going to do to cover that up?" so if he noticed....

I would install a drywall access panel and then I would hang a picture over it. Maybe do a grouping of 3 or 5 pictures where one is over the electrical panel and one over the access panel for the water shut off. You don't need to have the panel you are covering centered under the picture so this gives you some flexibility.

@Celery. Visualization, Rendering images The one piece of art that is on the wall is 18" Wide x 42" Long...it's a pretty big piece, and the duct chase dips down about 18". The wall isn't very long either so I think it might feel a little crowded. The bed is queen size and honestly the space between the end of the bed and that corner wall that comes out is maybe only 4-5ft opening... I do like the rug added though!

I just gave you an idea how to do it. You can get smaller size wall arts.

It is only obtrusive to you, I doubt a guest would notice it at all, and you don't need to cover it, etiher.

I don't think it is a good idea to cover an electrical panel, most places would consider that a safety violation.

You could find a lovely piece of artwork to fit in between the electrical panel and the valve access.

Your energies are better served concentrating on other things in the room.

For example, I think the stool at the foot of the bed is undersized in proportion to the size of the bed, both too short, and too low. I would remove it.

You can think about what that room needs- does it need a place for guest to sit to put on their shoes?

Do you need some sort of storage for extra bedding?

If the former, you can get a chair, or a higher, longer bench.

If the latter, you can look for an attractive trunk, also appropriately proportioned, or an appropriately sized rectangular storage ottoman.

It can be difficult to judge proportion in these photographs, but I am wondering if the ceiling in this room isn't too low for the posts in this 4 poster bed. This bed really suits a room with a higher ceiling, I think. Did you move from somewhere else and bring this bed with you? Is there some way for you to unscrew the posts and keep the lovely headboard?

I would just put a simple plate cover over it. You'd get used to that, just like a thermostat. The eye goes instead to the posts that are way too tall on the bed, almost touching the ceiling, and to the bench at the foot of the bed that is the wrong size and color. I think if the posts and bench were removed, the room is absolutely beautiful. I love the colors, the style, the bedding.

I have to agree with above comments re: the bed posts and the bench. The high posts draw attention to the low ceiling and the dropped duct. I was able to unscrew and remove all four of my bed posts myself for a more updated look. As for the plate issue, I would move the artwork somewhere else and hang a full length mirror with beaded or beveled edge sideways on that wall, which would also add some light reflection. When I do a bench at the end of the bed, I make sure it is high enough to sit on comfortably to remove shoes while also being big enough for guests to put a small piece of luggage.

Edit: Just noticed the opposite wall. Perhaps you could do two identical round or sunburst style mirrors, one on each wall opposite each other, and hang the square and rectangular artwork elsewhere. Since that space has no windows, mirrors are a good idea for light reflection and for some reason I feel like the space calls for something round. You could add a linear piece of artwork above the headboard. Another idea would be to hang curtains behind the headboard or behind both side tables to give the illusion of windows and add a little more softness to the room. The rug placement in the above illustration looks perfect too.

@birdstalker there is a window opposite the bed next to a dresser. i sodnt provide a 360 view of the room. and there are 7 can lights in the ceiling of the room. there is suffi lighting.

to all, as for the ottoman i agree it is too small. however when buying online you dont get an exact sense of sizing all the time. as for the bed, i love the bed specifi for the posts. they do not touch the ceiling, the duct trunk comes down near the foot posts it is not ideal but im not worried about the bed.

Oops. Given the ductwork and no windows in the posted pictures, I thought it was a basement. Since you do have a window, even better to bounce that natural light off the mirror(s) as I suggested.

As for the other issues… If you are happy with the posts etc, certainly don’t listen to the rest of us. I still think mirror(s) would be a nice addition/solution.

I googled "drywall access door" and found what I was thinking of. Just a simple panel you can paint to match the wall. I'd be looking for something with a push latch to be as invisible as possible.

This company seems to specialize in access doors/panels. From their site:

Williams Brothers’ Drywall/Plasterboard Access Doors and Panels are designed to provide efficient and secure service access to critical areas in walls and ceilings for a wide range of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential applications. With models offering a flush panel design with a mud-in bead flange ready to be taped into drywall, our drywall access doors are an excellent choice for locations where an aesthetically pleasing finish with the door and wall are desired.

What about a needlework bell pull? They are usually around 6" wide but if you know someone who does needlework, they could make it any size, even personalize it for you.

Perhaps a piece of wood art like the one below (At Home) - it could be painted the same color as the wall to be less obtrusive.

Maybe all you need is a piece or two of artwork to help cover up that hole. Below are a few of our designs that might just help.

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