The bookshelf is so narrow that I think those three paintings will overwhelm it no matter how they are arranged.

I had just the two smaller ones there but was gifted the larger one by a family member. Now I think all three have to get moved somewhere new.

i guess my next question is now do I decorate above a narrow bookcase?

I think only two look okay. But this tall narrow bookcase does not lend itself to having art over it.

I want to keep the three together so ill find somewhere else for them to go.

What would look nice above this narrow bookcase?

It would be nice to be able to see the rest of the room. Otherwise a mirror would be all right

Thanks. ill see if i can get one but i already have a mirror in that room so that won’t work. Vases? picture frames? one painting that’s 3/4 width? I’m so bad at this.

Thanks! If I were to buy a different painting for above the bookcase what size would work? I don’t want a mirror here.

How about a mirror over the bookcase ?

A round wall hanging the same diameter as the width of the bookcase would look alright here. Why not have two mirrors in one room? I love mirrors and often have more than one in a room, especially if one is as small as this would be. Not sure though what it would be reflecting in this location and if that makes sense. As others have said, does this bookcase make sense in this location?

You could get a couple unfinished wood cubbie unit to sit either side of this piece and paint them all the same color. Then you could hang the 3 pieces over the whole set up. You just have to measure width of clear wall space either side and keep height to just under the top cap of the existing unit. Kinda like this.

Since it looks like you might have young children, make sure wherever you put the bookcases you get the devices that attach to the back of units and to the wall to prevent child from pulling case over on themselves.

I would move the bookcase to the right, then put the big painting to the left, aligned with the top of the bookcase, and the other two beneathe that. Then put a small bench or something on the floor to the left of the bookcase.

Visually, I find the bookcase isn’t working there no matter what is placed above, while the art will be fine. Perhaps consider a lower/wider piece for better balance.

Revising my earlier comment. I didnt realize how short the bookcase was until I expanded the picture. Now I agree you should put above. I still think the bookcase should move to the side with a bench or something to the left, since its just too narrow for that space. In regards to the artwork, i would just get more paintings to fill up the space above. The 3 paintings along seem scarce no matter how you arrange them, so if you add more, you can balance the space out.

I would add a tall plant, perhaps on a pedastal and center the views of Positano over both the plant and the bookcase. Would be sweet if you could find a lemon or olive or pine umbrella, or a cactus or bromelia would do.

If you are going to buy furniture, this might be nice with your art works

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If I move the bookcase to the side with a bench or something to the left and paintings above, what are some examples of small benches I could buy? I like this idea because I can still use the bookcase amd my daughtor could grab a book and read. Could the paintings then go here???

Look at flat topped storage ottomans or cubes.

If you moved the bookcase closer to the door, you could put a chair for your daughter between the window and the bookcase, hang the paintings on the wall and also put a plug-in sconce over the paintings and the chair

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You can run the plug wire behind the frames instead of over them

LOVE this help. So i could buy one of the chairs above (i like that third one) and move the bookcase over and all three paintings could work? the bookcase is currently bolted so ill need help moving it.

Im not good at this lol. and how would i arrange the paintings ?

Flo's ideas were really good. It seems as if you really want the paintings to go on that wall. Please don't put a vase on top because little ones might pull it over on themselves. Do you have another wall that the paintings can go on and the mirror over the bookcase? Anyway best of luck with this.

I do have another wall i could put the three paintings on. what sort of mirror? an oval?

The 3rd chair could work because it is open enough to allow air flow from that HVAC register and would add some color. Normally I am not crazy about legs on chairs that spread out like that style, but they are more stable when children climb onto them.

PS. I don’t think a mirror is best choice for over the bookcase but if you do, I would try a shape that is rectangular but hung horizontally to mimic your bookcase shape.

Here are a couple looks. I also tried a black frame on that larger art and I don’t recommend it. Doesn’t compliment the picture. Maybe something more driftwood tone.

Here is look with thin driftwood type frame. Kind of hard to do these with small elements. But I think you can see the difference. Personally I wouldn’t frame it.

Ok i actually love that hexagon mirror.

i forgot that I have a second blue bluecase in our basement. this is out of the question, right?

That could work. It’s the cap that will prevent a tight joint between them. But worth a try. Measure first to see if you can clear that HVAC register. Don’t want to block that.

I like the chair. How about this arrangement?

I think a hall tree/bench would work very nicely there since it looks like front door is to the right? Something like this.

Of all the things that I would want to keep in place from the original arrangement, it would be the books for your kids to read.

I think this arrangement could work nicely with a padded storage ottoman or reading chair for daughter beside the bookcase. They aren’t too expensive. Possibly you could add another small painting and have a bit of a gallery wall.

I think the paintings are nice in a grouping and I would forget about the mirror.

Lots of options and price range.

Do you have to have the bookcase....right there???

I would not put anything in front of that register. I'd remove the bookcase and just arrange the artwork.

I think a chair feels awkward/cluttered next to bookcase. Perhaps a bench with book storage could be a solution. Low and long enough to work well with the art, practical and suitable at a front entrance.

Blah on the bookcase. Put it in a closet. Keep the focus on your art