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great room decor help!

3 years ago

I’ve been “decorating” this rom for years and I need help. How to decorate above the fireplace, on and above the 128” sideboard table, and even above the tv?

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BeverlyFLADeziner

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Not sure what paint color is on the fireplace wall, but it needs to read lighter than the fireplace the FP doesn't face into the wall. I selected a dark gray from the chair fabric.

Above the FP mount a piece of art.

Not sure where the yellow paint on the walls came from, but it's time for a color that is more neutral to act as a backdrop for the furnishings.

Place ALL the family photos on picture ledges mounted above the sideboard. That way as there are more and more images they can be easily added without destroying the walls.

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KW PNW Z8
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Totally agree with @BeverlyFLADeziner about art above FP & all family photos in one spot as a gallery.
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Amy Lepow
Original Author
3 years ago
Lol. It’s been years since we painted. although I would like to repaint I’d rather decorate first. The walls are a gold color and the accent walls brown. So you wouldn’t put a mirror anyplace? Or lamps on the sideboard?
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RL Relocation LLC
3 years ago
We need to see the whole room, not just the two back walls, otherwise, we are all just guessing. The first thought, paint the walls all the same color, or two colors that are on the same scale. Nothing goes above the TV I think painting that wall alone will help a lot.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years ago
You have accent lighting for the wall above the sideboard. You determine if buffet lights might be needed AFTER you place all the family photographs.

I might consider a floor lamp in the corner of the room to brighten the area.

What will a mirror over the fireplace reflect? If it's nothing interesting, you're better with a canvas over the fireplace as there is so little color in the room.
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Amy Lepow
Original Author
3 years ago
Gotcha. The fireplace wall is opposite the kitchen
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Amy Lepow
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3 years ago
Any thoughts on how big the artwork should be on top of the fireplace?(what measurements)
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Buori LLC
3 years ago

For above the fireplace.
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Amy Lepow
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3 years ago
Definitely not my style!
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LiLu Interiors
2 years ago
We don't think you need anything above the TV. For over the fireplace we might suggest just doing one large vertical piece of artwork and for over the sideboard you could easily do a gallery wall. Here are some designs that might help you move forward from your dilemma.
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chloebud
2 years ago
Beverly’s example shows a good size for art above the fireplace. Nothing else on the mantel, and nothing above the TV. Really like the gallery suggestion for the sideboard.
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jrschnei
2 years ago
You can create bold stripes and put the photos on them. Stripe tape available cmykco.com
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