Decorating the wall above the living room sofa can be done using various materials, methods, and techniques. We have selected several of the most original and stylish options that can profitably transform the interior of any style.
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Paintings over the sofa
The use of the image is a classic wall design. Ideally selected and placed paintings look harmonious in the interior of the room.
Just a few points to consider:
- The principle of proportionality between the furnishings and the area of the room. Large-sized paintings will look great in large rooms. In a room with a small area, compositions from paintings would look good. On the wall behind the sofa, a small object will get lost. It will look funny. A painting wider than the sofa will look just as ridiculous;
- Variants of horizontal or vertical composition visually can reduce or raise the height of the ceilings, extend the width of the room or, conversely, reduce it;
- You can play with colors. The color of the sofa and the painting can be in the same range or have contrasting colors; if desired, you can create your own color composition;
- Abstraction looks great in the design of a modern, bright room;
- Oil, classical painting fits perfectly into a room with a classic interior;
To use decorations in modern minimalist styles, posters look beautiful and original. Often small watercolor images or landscape photos are used on shelves, placed on the wall behind the sofa.
There are several options for hanging paintings in a room:
- The painting is hung with one canvas;
- Contrast is used. You must have two images, different in size and type of work. For example, a large abstract image and a smaller painting in bright, rich colors;
- Triptych. A painting consisting of three parts. Modular paintings, artist's reproductions, city panoramas or country landscapes. The choice is yours, depending on the style of the room;
- Horizontal or vertical symmetry is used. Visually increases or, depending on need, reduces the size of the room. You can use several paintings of different sizes. Narrow paintings in the thinnest, graceful frames are used as decoration;
It is necessary to have several paintings. One vertical image in the center and three more regular square shapes. The pictures complement each other.
Mirror decor
The mirror in this case is capable of performing various functions. With its help, it is possible to easily and quickly expand the area and increase the height of the ceilings. They are very beneficial in terms of interior attractiveness, but incorrect placement can have the opposite effect and make the living room unattractive. For example, constant repetition of a movement will cause constant distraction and irritation.
The correct placement of the mirror in the living room interior will lead to the following results:
- It will expand the free space, which is very beneficial for small areas.
- Improves lighting by reflecting light fluxes.
- Visually enhances the decor. Located opposite the decorative elements, it will reflect them, giving the impression of enlargement.
A similar effect occurs by reflecting an element whose purpose is to focus attention.
In addition, you should pay attention to the features of mirrors, the presence of which should be avoided:
- Avoid reflection effects of three or more objects. This gives the effect of sloppiness.
- Installed in a dark living room, a mirror will visually make the room smaller.
- Do not place mirrors that reflect each other. The result can be the effect of contemplating an endless labyrinth, which has a negative impact on psychology.
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Mirrors in the interior
The use of mirror surfaces of different geometric shapes is an interesting way to decorate the wall behind the sofa. A mirror visually enlarges the room. Unusual shapes of mirror surfaces are relevant and look great in the balanced interior of the room.
Molded rosettes
For interior decoration, heavy gypsum stucco is rarely used, preferring lightweight ones, for example, polyurethane. It sticks to any surface without any problems. Medallions randomly scattered across the wall are an element of playfulness that is quite appropriate in a modern interior.
Geographic Maps
An unusual option is when they use one canvas or an option consisting of three or four sections. Looks good with or without stretchers, with or without backlighting. For the interior of the room, a different world map is used.
Tiles, natural stone, concrete panels
A fashionable finishing option is the use of tiles:
- under the brick,
- imitating natural stone,
- the natural stone itself.
The modern, stylish character of the interior is emphasized by concrete panels, giving the living room a somewhat raw, factory-like atmosphere. The solution will decorate the interior in the following styles:
- loft,
- minimalism.
Tapestry
A rug on the wall is not a relic of days gone by. If you approach this issue with soul. You can consider a tapestry with an unusual ethnic pattern.
The size of such decoration should be smaller than the width of the sofa. If possible, turn it vertically; we will definitely use this technique for a fresh look.
Wallpaper
Decorative wallpaper will enliven any interior, giving it elegance and modernity. Among the most popular are options with:
- subtle patterns,
- stripes related to the classical ornament.
Such patterns will become a real decoration of a classic interior.
Wallpapering the walls of a classic living room - photo
Floral swirls or other subtle designs and sparkly wallpaper add a glamorous touch to your living room.
Decorating a living room in glamor style with wallpaper - photo
Choosing decorative wallpaper with a shiny surface on the wall behind the sofa will provide the backdrop to a glamorous living room.
Lovers of modern ideas can consider the option of fashionable wallpaper with motifs:
- geometry;
- checkered wallpaper;
- abstractions;
- other interesting variations.
Decorative wallpaper will enliven any interior, giving it elegance and modernity.
Lamps
Using lamps as wall decorations. One of the options is when lamps can look like a piece of art.
You can use several pieces on one wall at once.
- The main thing in such decoration is the harmonious design of the wall.
- A separate interior option is an LED strip located in the niches of a plasterboard wall.
- Diffusing light, softly flowing - an original decoration of the wall behind the sofa.
Accent selection
After installing the wooden structures, start hanging the decor. For the latter we will use:
- marble pot with artificial greenery inside;
- deer (or any other) antlers;
- sturgeon model mounted on a board;
- capital letter of the English alphabet.
Let's go through it in order. The marble pot is selected in white-gray color. It is placed on wooden planks mounted to the wall. A mandatory requirement is the absence of clear, precise lines. The pot should hang on the wall as unevenly as possible.
Small pebbles are suitable for decoration.
A mock-up of a green plant is placed inside such a pot. You can use live greens, but you will have to keep an eye on them. When planting climbing plants, over time a stem of impressive size and length will sprout, which will repeatedly decorate the design of the living room.
Fish and horns, together with the pot, occupy only one half of the wall composition. In the case of organizing a corner arrangement, these 3 components are placed on one of the sides of the wall space.
The letter comes last. It should be done in a casual, rough style. Tin material must be used. According to the color scheme, the letter should combine two shades at once:
- white, with rusty spots around the perimeter, located inside the rim of the structure;
- along the outer edges there is a dark gray finish, also complemented by rust.
Ordinary incandescent lamps are installed inside the letter. This design gives an extraordinary charm, vintage feel, and at night - comfort and warmth when the lights are lit.
For illumination, it is better to use ordinary low-power incandescent light bulbs that produce a soft yellow light.
If the decorative fullness of the wall space behind the sofa is not enough for you, you can attach small photographs (like a Polaroid format) to the boards. This way you will fill the space by adding good memories of past years.
Simple decor option with photos on boards
As an accent, this style does not imply obvious, flashy elements. If desired, you can add sofa cushions in a noticeably distinctive tone. Some residents like to arrange colorful pictures. This option is also suitable.
Be sure to consider installing a wall in a niche. Look at the photos posted at the end of this article. Here you will find exactly what you like.
Watch
A built-in clock, the size of which should be no less than half the width of the sofa, will look original. Wall clocks look catchy and bright, drawing the eye to the dial. A non-standard solution for decorating the wall behind the sofa.
Bright intense color
A popular theme is painting the wall with a dark, bright, intense color, radically different from the color scheme accepted in the interior. The choice depends on the imagination and preferences of the apartment owners:
- violet,
- turquoise,
- dark,
- red.
Decorating a modern interior with intense colors - photo
For example, in a kitchen-living room decorated in neutral beige and brown tones, the wall behind the sofa, painted in deep purple, will become an interesting backdrop for black and white decorations.
Houseplants
A wall decorated with fresh flowers refreshes the room and will become an original decoration of the room decor. Country style looks great with hanging flower pots in flowerpots made using the macrame technique.
Shelves or cabinets
The functional use of additional shelves and wall cabinets for small spaces above the sofa serves to maximize the use of every free centimeter, makes it possible not only to decorate the room, but also becomes an integral part of the interior of a room with a small living space.
Instead of open shelving, for the convenience of cleaning the room, it is better to replace open shelving with closed furniture modules.
The use of stained glass windows and glass facades will help create a unique style.
Interior stickers
A modern replacement for paintings is the use of interior stickers. Huge assortment, affordable prices.
- Makes it possible to use to decorate the wall above the sofa.
- The versatility of use gives a harmonious completeness to the design of the room.
- Stickers can be black, mirrored or colored. Ideal for any setting.
Different decoration for bold ideas
And finally - an option for the most creative. There are no conventions in design, and therefore there is absolutely no need to have paintings or bookshelves hanging above your sofa. Try something original and unexpected: hang an unusual art object, fake shutters, or a decorative tree branch illuminated like a museum exhibit above the sofa.
Shelf for storing accessories
Photo wallpaper
All kinds of landscape images with mesmerizing effects. The simplest and cheapest decoration option. You can find options for every taste.
Textured wall
If you think through the interior of your room before starting renovations. Then you can solve this issue by radically changing the wall behind the sofa.
- When making repairs, you can decorate the wall with standard finishing materials.
- You can make a wall from decorative plaster, in the form of brickwork, natural or artificial stone.
You can decorate the wall in the form of wooden slats. It will look original. You can simply and easily do it yourself.
The decor of the wall behind the sofa can be very different. The main thing is to make the right choice according to your taste and the interior of your room. Carefully consider all the nuances of decoration.
Select one item
If you don’t want to cover the wall with photos or posters, take one large and expressive element - a large painting, poster, tapestry. For example, in a nautical-themed living room, hang a map, a lifebuoy, or a wooden steering wheel.
By the way, it is not necessary to place such an element exactly in the center of the sofa. Move it to one of the edges, creating original symmetry. For example, in the photo above, on one side there is a painting with a fox, and on the other there is a pendant lamp. Different objects, but of the same visual weight. This is called visual (original) symmetry.
