wall support beam almost in the middle of king headboard
Hello,
I believe I need a couple of something above this headboard so that I don't focus on the wall support beam which is not quite in the middle of the bed. From window to beam is 42", beam is 5" and from beam to window is 32". I am thinking of putting the darker art on the 42" side, and chose the size of the art 20" x 20" and use the lighter art on the right side of the bed, same art size. Am I on the right track?
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tracefloyd
last monthYou could loosely tack up a quilt, macrame, or tapestry centered on the headboard. I would pull the bed out a few inches to properly close the drapes behind it.
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Maureen
last monthlast modified: last monthAdding two items on either side may only emphasize the beam‘s location. I have a few ideas (if you don’t like the actual items, just imagine layout with things you like).
Use three:
A collage and the eye will be drawn to the pictures.
A low profile headboard that is staight across, as your headboard’s shape is emphasizing the beam being off side and hang something quite large. Could also use similar colors so the sightline is uninterrupted.
happyleg
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Jilly
last monthlast modified: last monthI’d embrace it! Gives the room character. :)
Not this art, just grabbed it for the mock-up:
Yin and Yang. ;)Or three …
I like your style! Is it an old house? I love quirky features in old houses.
ffpalms
last monthJilly and I are on the same wave length! I love the idea from Maureen to use three of something, so I thought you could create your own artwork using the colors in your room.
Jilly
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Olychick