Help! how to decorate a wood accent wall and decorating tips?
hello all - i recently moved in a condo (570 sq m), layout is rectangular, with wood accent wall and dont have much light coming in (my exposure is North). I am at lost how to decorate my living area with wood accent wall. i bought some wall decors and plants already but not sure where to put them. Would appreciate any help and welcome comments. Below are additional questions. Thank you in advance.
1. wood accent wall. should my TV go there instead? If not, appreciate a sample or artwork that goes with wood accent wall
2. there is free space across my dining area which i dont have any idea what to put there. thinking of putting a keyboard since i'd like to go back playing and learning piano
3. i would like to put mirror but need help where to best put it?
4. i like to entertain friends. but my sofa is not enough to accomodate 5 freinds. im concerned to put addl chairs.
5. i welcome any comments how to improve (or if you dont like anything, i am open to listen as well) and make it feel like home.
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everdebz
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI like how you have it! The wood/ sofa is a nice combo. What color do you like, what color is the ottoman? Might this simple look complement the bordered rug? is it blue-gray?
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Comments (12)Here's a third take on the rug placement. The original placement definitely made it look like it was too small for the room. The 2nd placement didn't seem to take it far enough to create a "conversation" group. This 3rd placement is definitely a conversation group, but the new blank area feels too blank to me and makes me desperately want a proper 8x12. (current is 6.9x10). Maybe its just because I got used to it the way it was. I also am not crazy about the abstract trees over the sofa. looks bland to me. I miss the hydrangea, but it may just be the wrong pictures. too small... too neutral. Doesn't tie in with rug colors as well as the hydrangea did. @junco did you see the original version in the link with the trees on the tv wall. And a closeup of the fp... I just LUV that picture -- no matter where it is! And here's a picture in the foyer that I could bring into the LR space somewhere. Easier to replace a foyer picture that doesn't have to match anything. and I just received and installed an online high-risk purchase of a rug for the nearby sunroom-office. The picture showed camel, but the description said light-green. I felt I could live with either if it was a nice shade. It's not like me to take a gamble like that, but I did (they promised return free shipping if I didn't like it) and I love it. Could be bigger, but it will do for now. The room was soooo cold before. Now I can do windows. Grommet panels for now. fancy roman top-down-bottom-up cordless shades when some money comes in. And I wouldn't be surprised if that green is similar to Huntington Green. On the way to the paint store now to grab some more green samples for FP/Window wall....See MoreHelp! Living Room Decorating Tips Needed
Comments (33)Thank you everyone. The area is a recessed window so they are also getting some sunlight granted only for a few hours in a day since the next house blocks most of the light. He figures if his electronics get too hot, then he can just open the window and open the patio door and get some airflow, so he loves this set up. I might be able to convince him of sjhokeyfan's idea of a media cabinet with the electronics on top and the wires dangling behind. Then stick all the extra stuff in the cabinet. Magnetic backs sound amazing Tuesday_2008. Thank you for the ideas! I really love technicolor's idea of a larger TV to cover the whole space but we can't hang things in this house. It really is a nightmare when it comes to decorating. No command strips are allowed as they tear off the ultra fine wallpaper. Luckily there have been some hooks already placed and most of the windows already have curtain rods....See More10' accent wall in open floor plan, design decor advice needed
Comments (58)@Beth H et al.. yes, and I'm really thrilled with all of the recommendations, everyone has style and it's great to see varying opinions. So I don't want to think anyone has wasted their time, I think down the road in the near future, we will go with something built out pretty much like you were suggesting early on. As we just finished the remodel within the last year, we are not up for building anything out or even tiling the wall at this point. We don't need new furniture at the moment (kids will ruin it anyway). For now, we were looking for something minor / superficial, if that's the correct verbiage. While we know now, that it may not look "perfect", it's where we're at now. That said, we don't want to do anything (now) with the fireplace, what we are open to is: some type of shelving (which would have to be shallow in depth, I think), definitely plants (faux preferably), artwork or like I mentioned (which may have gotten lost), is maybe B&W canvas print collage (I'm a part-time photographer and we have zero photos of our kids displayed). We are also open to putting a small corner piece to the left side, but it would have to be very small footprint as we only have about 12" from the wall to the lightswitch near the slider, but after hearing/seeing some of the plant options, I think we prefer that. Another note, we (I) have a floor subwoofer to the right hand side, you can see my wife's aerogarden sitting on top of it until we find a home for it :) Hopefully, that helps, again, I really do appreciate everyone weighing in and taking a lot of time for the mock ups. -Matt...See MoreHow should I decorate the living room to follow the current accents?
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2 years agoeverdebz
2 years agoYou could have whimsy, and have interesting, visible arc [if placed opposite of this photo- toward tv's walk by].
Does it vibe with Saarinen table?
I realize my question: do you love dining set and modern console vibe / or the wood's stain color?
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoNeed / have room for a table where it's empty?
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2 years agoI love the wooden wall! I think you’ll like a longer storage ottoman and smaller ottomans that can be used as extra seating when guests come. Blue color would go with your rug, ivory is more neutral. These are $163 on Wayfair for a set.
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Maureen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoLove the wall and don’t hang art until couch is moved a bit. Could also add something over dining rable to help define that area/coordinate. Head to Ikea if you like the idea of a gallery wall (which will soften the expanse of wood). Pick up different sized/color fames and go on line for inserts or buy preframed.
Suggest removing side table and adding a plant in corner by window. I’d remove the white vase and put a floor lamp there, as low lighting is needed.
TV height is fine, just accessorize the ledge.
I’d remove the red accents and look to create a more organic, earthy feel. You could add a pouff as the coffee table, which could be used for additional seating when needed.
Can keyboard go in bedroom and that's the wall I would place a mirror to enlarge that area visually and will help define as a hallway.
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lisedv
2 years agoYou've been given lots of very nice decorating ideas. Here are some of them and more in a visual. If you don't get a keyboard for the wall opposite your dining area, you can get a console, open as shown or can be with door for storage. You need more contrast to make the room look brighter so I suggest you bring in some white accessories a a little black.
I think you would have room for 2 armchairs of about 25 inches to give you additional seating for your guests. Small ottomans would also give you extra seating when needed.
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI re-read your initial post about lack of seating. True you want comfort for visitors, but does it work to have an ottoman and white dining chairs? :( :)
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoNew day... in a way I don't favor your rug. If you like your Picasso-esque pillow, maybe this would go well ... and be almost brown like wall. Modern like tables you have.
Supposed to post as rectangular rug - yellow is more like color pillow you have -
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2 years agoI would *NOT* put any holes in that wood wall - it's not like sheetrock that you can just spackle/sand/paint if the hole is in the wrong place, or years later you decide to rearrange the art/switch it for a different size.
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