Types of wall decoration above the sofa
Usually, a lot of attention is paid to the decoration of the walls in the living room, especially the wall above the sofa. Thanks to this, an individual version of the decoration is obtained, which can become the highlight of the room and conquer all guests who come to the house..
Designers have tons of ideas for filling an empty wall above a sofa.
There are many ideas to create a stylish wall above the sofa in the living room, which will help to emphasize the necessary space or use it in a functional area. Moreover, any option will complement the overall design of the room..
No need for decoration
In some cases, decoration can be avoided.
- If the living room is a studio, combined with other adjoining rooms, then the sofa acts as a divider and is located in the center of the room. This means that there are no walls next to it and there is simply nothing to decorate..
With an island location, there is no wall behind the sofa and there is simply nothing to decorate
- The sofa standing by the windows already has a wonderful decor – it is a landscape outside the windows or a large panoramic window, as well as a suitable decoration for a window opening. These independent elements will create a unique design that will not be equal.
No decor is required – curtains and landscape outside the window are enough
Quick views
This kind of finish means decorating the wall above the sofa in a short time. Includes decoration with posters, paintings, photographs or triptychs.
A large wall clock would be appropriate in a vintage-style living room.
Advantage. Optional adherence to the style of the room. Such a need is present only in the presence of very extravagant decor details that must complement the style, and not destroy it..
Modular paintings – a quick and original way to decorate a wall
Accent cladding and significant wall decoration above the sofa
The presence of a textured finish allows you not to use other methods of decorating the space above the sofa in the future. Among these options are used:
- photowall-paper;
- artificial stone or savage;
- wood;
- drywall;
- moldings;
- artistic plaster;
- painting with paints.
An exquisite screen will radically change the interior, even made with your own hands from boards or plywood
A large-scale transformation of the wall includes: shelves, niches, hanging cabinets and more.
Advantage. They will be able to bring comfort to the room and change the attitude towards it with the help of additional illumination of these elements.
Another popular option is lettering or paint drawings.
Acquaintance with all options for wall decoration above the sofa
Now you can get acquainted in more detail with each method of decorating the space at the sofa and choose the one that suits the style and layout of the living room. Some of them can be applied in a room with any area, and some only in large rooms..
The carpet over the sofa is considered a relic of the past, if we are not talking about a real work of art.
Posters, paintings, photographs
Posters or posters are usually used in interiors that are not tied to a particular style. This allows you to decorate the wall with these elements, made in any color scheme. Suitable for Scandinavian style, pop art or loft.
The wall above the sofa can be filled with posters or family photos.
Posters can serve as an interesting finishing touch to a living room makeover and a fun way to express the character of the home owner. After all, they depict wise quotes, motivating statements, greetings, aphorisms.
Paintings can be matched to the color of furniture and interior items
Paintings and photography carry an aesthetic connotation. Any representative of one or another art is already a decoration. However, there are several rules to follow..
Nobody forbids arranging a whole exhibition of works of art over the sofa.
Rules for decorating space with paintings and photographs
Color solution | Elements can be made in shades similar to individual pieces of furniture, decor or lighting fixtures.. |
It is possible to create a single elegant composition, where the products will match the color of the sofa. | |
Also, paintings can become a bright accent of the living room and represent colorful objects made in black, white, red, blue, green or purple.. | |
Wall location | A painting, a group of images or a photo is placed 5-15 cm above the sofa. Thus, the decoration will be perceived as a single element, and not as separate suspended products and a piece of upholstered furniture.. |
Photos, paintings, posters should fill a third of the width of the sofa for the composition to look complete. One small image will turn out to be a bad option, one might even say scarce.. | |
The presence of one painting implies its placement within the width of the main piece of furniture. At the same time, there is an opportunity to get rid of the observance of symmetry. Advantage. Multiple images can be placed without sticking to the width of the sofa and go beyond it. | |
Plans to place 5 or more paintings or photos on the wall must be combined with the rules for the arrangement of elements. They should be positioned so that the bottom edge is in line, but the top is optional. It will be even better if the upper edge is made “torn” – to hang objects at different heights. Advantage. This method will help create a harmonious and pleasant composition.. | |
Another option will allow you to create an original composition. It involves the placement of products of different sizes, shapes, decorated in a variety of frames. |
Decorative items can be placed on the shelves
Decoration Materials
Among the materials for decoration, there are many that can transform and highlight the space above the sofa. These include both inexpensive and quite affordable options, so absolutely anyone can arrange a living room at their discretion and capabilities..
Decorative gypsum panels are quite affordable finishing material. White color is suitable for many interiors, moreover, it is easy to repaint them in the desired shade
Wallpaper
Decorative wallpapers can transform the living room, make it elegant and modern, no worse than other, more global ways..
Wallpaper with floral ornaments is suitable for a living room in a glamor or classic style.
- They are presented in the form of thin patterns, stripes, large patterns, which are better suited for classic, Provencal, Empire or country styles..
- Bright patterns, geometric patterns, sequins and other similar types of wallpaper will be a suitable option for more modern interior styles (modern, high-tech, pop-art).
Wallpapers with geometric motifs will appeal to lovers of modern ideas
Wallpaper
This type of wallpaper has still remained a popular way of wall decoration, one might even say profitable and tempting. After all, modern photowall-paper has almost all the qualities that their counterparts do. They are able to visually enlarge, expand the space with the help of drawings with the effect of depth (wallpaper with a projection).
Wall murals with the effect of depth will visually expand the space and revive the interior
Also on the market there are futuristic wallpapers with various funny images. They are suitable for fans of science fiction, fantasy and other similar genres..
Wall murals with interesting effects will become a real decoration of the living room.
Recently, materials imitating natural materials (stone, wood) have become a real hit. Objects can be arranged in any order, while creating interesting effects, even 3D. Another tempting effect will turn out if you paste over the wall with photo wallpaper with a panoramic view of the city. Built-in lighting completes the idea and presents the inhabitants of the house with a mesmerizing living room.
Wall murals are selected depending on the interior of the living room space
Bright coloration
Creating an accent wall can freshen up the interior. This idea is good to use if the living room is made in light colors and against this background the wall near the sofa stands out due to bright colors, for example, blue, purple, orange, red, green or other similar colors. This is especially appropriate in a combined living room with a kitchen. In this way, you can zone the room into two different objects, creating full-fledged rooms..
Two in one – just split the wall in two and wallpaper one of them, paint the other and add posters or paintings
Another variation of this method is wall painting. This will make it possible to bring to life all ideas and desires, show creativity and form a unique interior that no one else will have..
Important! The only rule in this case is to monitor the conformity of the style and design of the entire room and this wall in particular, so as not to overload the room with an abundance of colors, textures and styles..
Stucco, panels | Wall decoration with stucco molding, decorative plasterboard panels can create the impression of a mysterious or solid, elegant interior and the house as a whole. |
A good option for the classic style, empire style and others similar to antiquity. | |
Panels can be made from different materials (wood, plaster, plastic, MDF). | |
Will go well with dark walls if you choose white or beige products. | |
Tile, stone, wood | Any natural finishing material brings coziness, comfort, warmth to the house. |
Suitable for many styles: · Classics; · Provence; · Modern; · Scandinavia; Country. Even in an oriental style, cladding the entire wall with stone or the arrangement of individual elements will look great.. | |
For a loft or minimalist style, finishing with stone, brick or concrete panels is suitable (imitation is also allowed). This will help give the living room a wild, damp vibe if the occupant desires it.. |
Wood panels or natural boards give the interior a cozy and warm character
Bookshelves
Decorating with bookshelves is the perfect way to transform a room and add coziness and even intelligence to it. Book lovers will love this idea. After all, now the shelves are made of various materials, various shapes, colors.
Shelves will never be superfluous, and if people like to read in the house, you simply cannot do without them.
You can hang several shelves or just one, but at the same time it is interesting to beat and decorate it. In addition to books, exhibit other items (figurines, souvenirs, decorative items).
In a small living room, the sofa can be placed inside cabinet furniture and shelves can be used to accommodate personal items or decorative items.
A comfortable and pleasant addition to this idea will be the illumination built into the shelves or the lamps installed next to it. They will help soften the interior and create a comfortable atmosphere for reading books..
Now all the books are at hand, you don’t even need to get off the couch
Geographic map, plates
Such wall decoration options are more suitable for travelers, lovers of freedom, souvenirs and other attributes of travelers. The map can be modern or vice versa old. Plates can be wall-mounted or placed on shelves.
Plates on the wall are a decorative element with a century of history, but fashion tends to come back
Decor elements
Other decorative elements include:
- Forged Products;
- watch;
- various variations of lamps;
- mirrors;
- niches;
- thematic decor (guitars, steering wheel, horns, skins, masks and other items related to a specific topic, hobby).
You can hang a mirror between two lamps
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