Desperately need artwork suggestions for wall above couch!

cartwheel20

last month

Hi! I am having the hardest time finding a piece of artwork for the wall above my couch.

I was thinking of a large black and white photo or abstract art but haven’t found anything so open to all ideas.

Please share any suggestions. Max budget 1,000.

Including a picture of rug, chair and coffee table too for colors in the room.

Thanks!!

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shirlpp
last month
Stand back and take a photo of that entire sofa wall. It is very difficult to give advice when we can't see the entire wall.
Elaine Doremus Resumes Written
last month
Why are you considering black and white? All the neutrals in the room scream for color. Get the print and have it framed locally in plexiglass (lighter and safer to hang). Go big or go home! https://www.art.com/products/p22111462614-sa-i7610403/vincent-van-gogh-the-garden-at-arles-1888.htm?PODConfigID=8880730&sOrigID=31321&upi=PLBX4C0
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cartwheel20
Original Author
last month
Thanks. I wasn’t sure what colors to go with so was looking at black and white but I am open too colors! Thanks for the suggestion!
julesnbuttons
last month
You could put something of this style in pretty much any color palette and add a couple of cushions, I think it would look very nice. I would vote for bolder color choice, if that is something you like.
oportunitygreentea
last month
Your setup is a good canvas for any sort of wall décor that'll suit your taste. I'd add painting(s) with bright colors, plants and also change the rug (no offense, but it looks kinda outdated, at least judging by the photo). Also, consider using shelfs on the other wall, fill them up with books, family photos and various trinkets to further enrichen the space.
freedomplace1
last month
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Your rug looks like a classic style to me. And it is a style that can work in any number of design setups, including yours. And I also like the layering.

If you don’t have any art that you love, leave the wall bare. The art does not have to match the room. Just get a piece or pieces that you love. There is no point in throwing something on the wall just to have something there. Are you really interested in spending 1,000 dollars on somebody else’s art choice ? Art is a very personal thing. It’s your space. Any number of types of art can work, including your idea of a black and white photograph or black and white artwork. Is there nothing that you would like to look at a picture of ? Do you have any interests ? Don’t choose art to impress others. Put something on the wall that has some significance to ’You’.
lisedv
last month
Please post a photo of the entire room showing other furniture, curtains, etc., and a close-up of your area rug as it has it casts a pinkish look on my computer screen.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last month
Go shopping finad a piece you love and you are done. Art does not ever need to go with your decor unless you live in a hotel room. I would never help my clients to buty art it is a personal choice and IMO if you want black and white and you love that go with it.
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Glo Windows and Doors
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Didn't see your budget until I reread so cheaper options below. Etsy is a great place to find original artwork for $1k and under

Target -abstract

Target -treeline abstract

Etsy -tree rings

Etsy -abstract

Artist -LisaGolightlyart
Maureen
last month
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Something quite large and sugest nature inspired/calm and add cushions to help pull in the colors.

I could also see a collage or floating shelves.
houssaon
last month
I would look for art you love. You could do one large piece or a group.

Alposters.com has a great selelction of prints. You can buy them framed or unframed. I got a print of a 1932 cover of Good Housekeeping for my kitchen which I love from them.
cartwheel20
Original Author
last month
This is the rug and this picture more accurately reflects the color.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last month
Here are some options for over the sofa. I would not select anything that requires glass. The reflection can be distracting.
cartwheel20
Original Author
last month
@beverlyfladeziner I like the six black and white pictures as an option. Where is this from and what is the example?
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BeverlyFLADeziner
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The prints can be $$$ so I have also provided the links to similar style prints.
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Om Prakash Vinod Kumar
last month
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You can go for Mother of Pearl Artwork Frames. These are all handmade and unique. We can also make it as per your idea.
Ellie
last month
1st dibs has really good art that isn’t tacky. You can sort by size, color, price etc. here are a couple large ones for over 1k
Ellie
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acm
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GreatBigCanvas is another place to look -- you can pick size, have it matted or on a big canvas, and other options. There's probably an abstract out there that you'd love for $300 or so (at least until an original wins your heart)...

https://www.greatbigcanvas.com/view/stone-collection-i,2560755/?ref=recent

https://www.greatbigcanvas.com/view/urban-titan,2613511/?product=1&ref=recent

https://www.greatbigcanvas.com/view/distant-vistas-ii,1991991/

Make sure you go big, like 60-75% the width of the couch.

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