What Should I Hang Over My Sofa?
Bringing new solutions to a common question without following the norm.
This is the most google searched question and we’re going to talk about taking the mystery out of choosing what works best for your space. The most important secret to making anything you choose look good over your sofa is the size of the art piece and its placement on the wall. If an item is larger that the sofa itself or is hanging too low, it may look unflattering and a bit strange.
A rule of thumb. Opt for pieces that are smaller than the main furniture piece in front of it. It will prevent the art piece from having a ‘cat fight’ with the furniture in front of it. The placement of the piece should be centered between the ceiling and the top of the furniture piece.
A rule of thumb. Opt for pieces that are smaller than the main furniture piece in front of it. It will prevent the art piece from having a ‘cat fight’ with the furniture in front of it. The placement of the piece should be centered between the ceiling and the top of the furniture piece.
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Go for smaller pieces. There is often times a misconception in needing to fill a blank wall over the sofa with a really large painting to fill that space. This is a big mistake as it will look like that is exactly what you tried to do. Think of a word document in the computer and how there are margins. The same margin theory applies to your wall art sizing choices.
Do a fun wall paper to create dimension. This will make a flat wall pop with texture and color and will provide a complimentary canvas for your sofa to be the center of attention.
Do a fun wall paper to create dimension. This will make a flat wall pop with texture and color and will provide a complimentary canvas for your sofa to be the center of attention.
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Gallery wall. Make a gallery wall instead of choosing just one statement piece. Gallery walls don’t have to be perfect and the best part is they can be done on budget. Having fun with gallery wall and choosing items that speak to you is the way to go when creating your home gallery wall. Not only paintings are great for gallery walls but embroidered fabrics, woven art and sculptures. Also read my article on How to Do a Gallery Wall for more helpful tricks on getting your project started.
Mix it up. Choose a mirror or a wall sculpture to hang over your sofa. Mirrors will create the illusion of making your space bigger. If you have a small space or one that has limited natural light this is a great option. Wall sculptures are a fun way to break the rules and create a very unique and bespoke addition to your sofa.
Mix it up. Choose a mirror or a wall sculpture to hang over your sofa. Mirrors will create the illusion of making your space bigger. If you have a small space or one that has limited natural light this is a great option. Wall sculptures are a fun way to break the rules and create a very unique and bespoke addition to your sofa.