Original ideas for decorating the wall behind the sofa

The sofa has taken on an increasingly important role in the living room and many interior designers start from this piece of furniture to design the entire room. Consequently, the wall behind this protagonist of the living room becomes an important element to be enhanced to create the ideal backdrop and characterize this area of the house dedicated to relaxation and chatting in company . The size of the room is not important, based on the space available you can create original and effective solutions . For example, if the room is small and you have opted for the sofa against the wall, the idea is to exploit the wall with space-saving or decorative solutions . There are countless possibilities, are you ready to discover them with us?

1. Decorative paintings

For art lovers looking for the right place to showcase paintings and prints , the wall behind the sofa is undoubtedly an ideal solution. The advice is to match the work and the frame, paying attention to the style of the house . Abstract art with a minimal frame goes well with a modern and contemporary house, while for a shabby chic style house it is better to opt for an image of a landscape with a natural wood support. The size is also important; a large painting alone can decorate the entire wall . Otherwise, the advice is to create a composition of multiple images , paying attention to matching the frames and colors. Among the possible proposals, all beautiful and in different styles, there are the Vesuvius by Pintdecor (on the left - 81.40 euros) , the Dune composition by Pintdecor (top right - 133.20 euros) and the Kiss by Klimt by Pintdecor (bottom right - 62.90 euros) .

2. Shelves and bookcases

Especially in small spaces , it is useful to exploit the wall above the sofa with space-saving solutions . If the sofa is placed against the wall, there is no problem. In this case, just opt for a suspended bookcase to be placed in the center of the space . In this way, you can put your favorite books on display, as well as decorative elements, such as vases and frames . For green lovers, this is the right place for your favorite plants with which to create a natural wall . In larger rooms, you can place an open bookcase to display your favorite objects. The secret is to carefully arrange each individual piece . Are you looking for original and trendy ideas for placing books? Try matching them based on color or even showing off the side with the pages while hiding the covers! Original ideas are the Planisfero Vintage bookcase by Pintdecor (left - 296.00 euros) , the Abaco bookcase by Tonin Casa (top right - 2,066.00 euros) , the Macramé wall bookcase by Emporium (bottom right - 436.50 euros) .

3. Sideboards and consoles

A useful idea for those who have a spacious living room and are looking for a storage idea that does not take up the entire wall is to arrange low cupboards and consoles . In this way it is possible to place plates and glasses used only on special occasions and all those objects that you do not want to keep on display. Not only that, on the top the ideal is to arrange ornaments and particular objects to enhance the wall. For each style there is an interesting proposal. If the keyword is nature, there are models in beautiful wood, while for a minimalist and contemporary style, metal and glass furnishings are available.

4. Mirrors

We have already talked about the decorative effectiveness of mirrors . We could not miss reproposing it on the wall behind the sofa! The play of reflections of light and the room allows you to amplify the spaces , making the living room seem larger. Its placement follows the criterion of paintings. One idea is to place a large mirror or the same one paired with an equal one and occupy the entire wall for an effect of surprising elegance . Otherwise, it is possible to combine several mirrors of different sizes and frames . In both cases, it is advisable to evaluate the frames most suited to the style of the house . In a contemporary and refined environment you can opt for large and worked metal frames; for a boho chic effect there are the ray models in gold metal, and even wooden supports for country or shabby chic contexts. Some examples are the Costantia mirror by Tonin Casa (top right - 1,454.63 euros) and the Circles mirror by Pintdecor (bottom right - 562.40 euros) .

5. Wall lights and lighting

To enhance a room, the first rule is to illuminate it correctly. The right lighting allows you to create an intimate and relaxing atmosphere around the sofa , making the furniture stand out . The ideal is to opt for warm lights and evaluate the correct intensity of the light . In fact, a white and intense light risks creating a feeling of coldness and having a dazzling and annoying effect, not suitable for this area. Another important point is the type of lamp . If you opt for suspended elements , it is better to evaluate an arrangement on the sides of the sofa ; the wall lamps can be placed within the limits of the sofa or more centrally on the wall . An additional idea? For soft lighting and an original effect, just add a light garland . The models in the images are the Litos lamp by Linea Nero (on the left, available in various models - 197.64 euros) , the Tao Plisse lamp by Adriani e Rossi (top right - 97.42 euros) and the Admiral wall lamp by Ideal Lux (bottom right - 336.73 euros) .



There are so many possibilities for decorating the wall behind the sofa. Another example is to mix the elements to create creative and original compositions . Just place one or two long and narrow shelves and arrange photos, pictures, decorative objects, favorite plants and designer vases . Any solution helps to enhance this space and amaze your guests. At this point, all that remains is to decide how to enrich your wall!

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