The wall behind the couch is premium real estate in your decorating project. You have a plain surface with maximum visibility at your disposal. How will you use it to your advantage? Here are eight different ways you can get the most out of it.
1. Think 3D.
Take a break from paintings and photos, and instead, explore artwork with an added dimension. Two rows of broken eggshell design pieces make a stylish addition to the white wall of this contemporary room.
A modern take on animal sculpture, the two wooden pieces adorn the white wall without creating too much contrast. This way, the wall doesn’t clash with the contrasting combination of the white sofa with cushions in bright colors, making the decor look well put together.
2. Bring out the texture
If you prefer less and more mantra, let your wall behind the couch play the role of a decorative element. A textured surface can be a good option. Here, a seashell-like textured pattern on the wall compliments the large pitted sofa in grey-blue. Painting a textured wall can further enhance the effect.
Elaborate floral carvings make the walnut wood wall a stunning backdrop to the white furniture. The fine detailing and flawless finishing of this accent wall takes the whole concept of a textured wall to the next level.
3. Put up a display.
On the other hand, you can use this wall as a canvas to display your collection of visual art – prints, photos and paintings.
A cluster of wooden pictures covers the beige wall behind the couch and an armchair in this living room. The light colors and small sizes of the frames keep this wall arrangement from looking too crowded or messy, while the variation in prints provides variety.
This image shows a more organized structure of frames. A small collection of photos and prints in vertical frames is hung together covering the wall space just behind the couch. The color scheme of the framed photos matches the sofa and rug.
Tip: For a clean and organized wall art design, pick a consistent factor, whether it’s the size or shape of the frames, or the colors or themes of the artworks.
4. Paper on the wall
Another way to create an accent wall: use wallpaper. From quirky to bold to beautiful – you’ll be spoiled for choice with the huge variety of wallpapers available.
This wallpaper with a large telephone print echoes the cushion cover’s quirky print theme. The color of the phone also gives continuity to the presence of pink in different parts of the room.
Unlike most floral wallpapers, this one stands out because the flowers are larger in size. This unique print design adds to the boho style of the room. Colors also complement the overall color scheme.
5. Choose Mix and Match.
Not everything has to match and be the same style. Behind a cushioned sofa in this small living room, a circular mirror in a copper frame sits between two oriental paintings on the wall. Colorful paintings pop out in a color-coordinated space.
A collection of frames with prints and sculptures covers the textured wall behind the off-white tuxedo sofa. From pop art prints to quirky accessories like vintage keys and airplanes, the variety gives this feature wall an eclectic vibe.
6. Carve out a space
You can also carve out wall spaces to display antiques, potted plants, and more. This white wall, behind a couch in the same color, is punctuated by two rectangular alcoves in bright yellow. These give the space a pop of color and act as a display counter. Up-focused lights accentuate these niches as highlights.
In this large living room, two extended wall shelves run lengthwise behind the floor sofa and other seating areas under the room connect the various seating areas. Cove lights along the entire length give the wall a sense of depth.
7. Hang a mirror.
Investing in a standout mirror for this space is definitely worth it. A traditional mirror here reflects the greenery outside, which perfectly complements the carpet and sofa.
Frameless round mirrors in different sizes make for a one-of-a-kind wall decoration. The glossy surface contrasts with the raw gray wall. Reflections outside bring a pop of freshness and light to this quiet room.
There are spaces that sparkle with mirrored walls.
8. Shelve it.
You can combine utility and decoration on this wall by adding a rack. Here a wooden rack sits behind one of the sofas, complementing the center and side tables.
A bold green wall rack running up the entire wall behind the yellow sofa is the show stopper of this living-dining space. Using light accessories on dark shelves brings more depth and creates more points of interest in the room.