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About That Big Wall Behind Your Sofa…

March 9, 2017

I think one of the most common decorating questions is what to do with the big wall behind your sofa. If your living room is set up this way, it usually leaves you with a pretty good expanse of space to fill. In a new video for Wayfair, I’m sharing some tips on how to approach this tricky spot. My personal preference is to go big, whether that means a single piece of art, a mirror or a gallery wall that floats from the ceiling to down behind the sofa.

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Southern Living (design by Mark D. Sikes)

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Anna Spiro

 

Watch the full video with more of my tips here.

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Filed Under: Design Dilemmas, Simple Design Ideas Tagged With: accessorizing, decorating, walls, Youtube

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  1. Kate says

    March 9, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Great post. However, I’d have to fight the urge to bring the large piece of artwork down a little on the first photo.

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  2. Mary says

    March 9, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    I also like the idea of using a long picture ledge ….one two.

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      March 10, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Me, too!

      Reply
  3. kathryn says

    March 9, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    That Southern Living room was so gorgeous in person!

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    • Emily Clark says

      March 10, 2017 at 9:25 am

      I remember when you went. Lucky!

      Reply
  4. Holly irwin Fine Art says

    March 10, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Such a fun and cheerful post Emily! The power of art! Thanks for sharing ❤
    Holly

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  5. kimberley says

    March 10, 2017 at 11:32 am

    i watched the video and it recommends pulling the sofa away from the wall to place bookshelves behind. i have a large sectional and this is not an option (not even a few inches would work!)
    What can i put behind a large sectional to give visual height in the room and that would not break the bank??

    Reply
  6. Andrea Verwys says

    March 14, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Curious about sofas in front of windows!

    Reply
    • Emily Clark says

      March 14, 2017 at 10:16 am

      I love the look. . .

      Reply
  7. Benjamin Alibuyog says

    July 31, 2017 at 8:08 am

    Great post Emily, couldn’t agree more with using artwork for the living room wall. Serves not only as a fill to an empty wall space but also as a featured piece within a living room which I think creates more intrigue.

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