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What to place on adjacent wall?

2 years ago

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I have a dining room where I hung a group of three mirrors on one wall. On the adjacent wall I wanted to add something else but I don’t want it to feel too busy.

Can I do frame(s), artwork or family photo gallery? What are my options here, so that it still feels clean and elegant? What sizes and how many items can I get away with?

Note in photos, the empty wall sits between mirrors and French doors with table in the middle. The camera is taking photo front vantage point in the kitchen. Large kitchen is open to the dining room.

Right now I have a tree in the corner, so if artwork isn’t an option, I’d love suggestions on alternative idea to complete the room.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

2 years ago

A piece of art and no fake tree

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jck910
2 years ago
Lovely room. I think you need some art on that wall although I think the tree is too large for the space
ashses
Original Author
2 years ago
Agree on the tree. What size art would do you think would look good? And since I have the mirrors in a set of three, do you think I should go with one single piece or could a get away with a gallary or set of photos?
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Sammie J
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I am torn. I like the greenery in the corner - if you could find something not quite as large it could work. Or - one large piece of art (maybe 48"x48" - hard to tell without room dimensions). I wouldn't do a gallery, unless you want to substitute the mirrors with a gallery wall.

One thing that I think would really help to complete your room would be a large rug....it looks like the one you have is much too narrow, and the floor seems to blend visually with your table. A bit of definition and texture with the rug could be just what the room needs.
jck910
2 years ago
1 large piece of art approximately 2/3 the width of the wall. Is the tree faux? or live? Even if is faux you may be able to trim it.

I don't see a rug but agree a rug would finish the room. Make sure it is at least 2 feet wider all around than the table
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
A piece of art and no fake tree
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2 years ago
Maybe try a nice piece of artwork on the blank wall? We also might suggest a rug and some window treatments. Here are some designs of ours that might help you move forward from your dilemma.
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