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Would Picture Ledges Work Here?

2 years ago

First time posting here, I hope I do it right! I’m wondering if two black picture ledges would work/look nice on the wall above the credenza in my living room. I love the versatility of being able to switch out art and items as you please. The tall orchid that is sitting on the credenza for now would be moved. We just recently bought this house so it is obviously a work in progress— The shelf with the art stacked on it next to the TV will likely go away after our new huge (thanks, husband…) TV is mounted on the wall and a larger stand for below it is purchased.

So— Would two 67 inch, black picture ledges work above the credenza? The credenza is 71 inches across. I’m pretty sure the ceilings are 9ft tall but not 100% on that. If you think the ledges would look good, at what heights would you hang them? Thanks so much for your help!

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2 years ago

You have already shelving in this room. I would go with big wall art instead.

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houssaon
2 years ago
Absolutely. You could do one smaller one higher up also. LOVE that credenza.
noodlesmcc
Original Author
2 years ago
Houssaon- Do you think it would look too overwhelming to have two ledges of the same length as opposed to one shorter and one longer?
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houssaon
2 years ago
Start with one. I don't know how big some of your pieces are, so I was thinking larger ones to the left and a mix of of medium and small to the right. If you have no large pieces and you only want one shelf, then install it a bit higher. You can cut pieces of brown paper bags cut to size to tape on the wall to get a better idea where to to install the shelf. I think this is great place to feature pictures, because it draws you eye into the room.
noodlesmcc
Original Author
2 years ago
Celery- I mentioned that that shelving was almost definitely going away once our new humungous TV arrives and is mounted on the wall, hence why I thought a ledge/ledges may work elsewhere.
calidesign
2 years ago
I would mount just one ledge, which leaves room for items on the credenza as well as larger peices of art on the ledge. I'd use a white one so it matches your trim color and doesn't stand out as much so the focus can remain on the art you use. I'd figure out exactly what console you're going to use under the TV first before I added anything though. I know you're planning to get a longer console to use under the TV, but your credenza seems like it would be a perfect size. Have you considered using it under the TV and then gettting a taller shelving unit or armoire type peice for that back wall?
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2 years ago
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Sorry missed it. For sure it would work.

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houssaon
2 years ago
Except I would hate to see a beautiful credenza like that one under a TV. It need art, photos, and pottery.
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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
2 years ago
And lights
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noodlesmcc
Original Author
2 years ago
Love those inspo photos, Celery!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
Slide the sideboard to the left to escape the drapery panels and center the picture ledges over the sideboard.
noodlesmcc
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks for mocking this up with two ledges Beverly, it really helps to see how the space would be filled!
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BANDD DESIGN
2 years ago
We might recommend one large piece of artwork instead of picture ledges:
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