Ideas For That Wall Behind The Sofa

Do you have trouble thinking of ideas on what to use in that large space behind and above the sofa?

That prime decorating space is usually between six to eight feet wide. That is a huge area and should be treated as a huge area when thinking of accessories that will work. It other words, think big!

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One of the biggest mistakes I see is hanging something that’s too small and actually makes the wall look more awkward. Think gigantic!:

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A Grid of Four or More Prints

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A Large, Oversized artwork

Gallery walls are perfect for creating a focal point in any room and are a great way to incorporate creative ideas. My favorite thing about a gallery wall is that it can be interpreted in so many ways. To some, a gallery wall is a collage of various styles and sizes of frames.

I love the idea of a collage on the wall! Best is that there are no rules! You can mix and match frames and artwork, vintage posters and photos and mirrors in an uneven display and it looks brilliant:

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Another creative way to fill in the space behind the sofa is with small ledges:

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See how the grouping is together with the sofa? Be sure to include the sofa as part of your arrangement and build off of that:

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Another great option is mirrors. By themselves or along with art:

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I think they always look fabulous and will never go out of style.

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One last idea that also looks great and is practical, is a console table behind the sofa:

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As I wrote about here, console tables are such a perfect addition to many spaces and behind the sofa is one of the countless ways you can use this exceptional table:

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Not only useful for holding your glass of wine, a table behind the sofa gives you a place to put a set of matching lamps, a pretty vase, a couple books and anything else you want. Another place to decorate and fill the wall at the same time:

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I hope I have given you some ideas and inspiration that you can use in your home. Be creative and have fun. It will make you smile every time you see it! Any other suggestions to work with that big wall?If you need help decorating your home, contact me today.Here is one example you can find on Pinterest for ideas and layouts of gallery walls:

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