The living room is probably the first space in your home guests see when they visit. So naturally, you want the living rooms to be perfect, with every nook and corner decorated in a way that feels stunning. There are several ways to decorate the living room of your luxurious 4BHK flat.
And one of these ways is by paying attention to the walls, especially the one behind the sofa. This is because that wall, at times, becomes a focal point. So how can you upgrade the look of the wall behind the couch in your living room? Read on:
10 Ways to Upgrade your Living Room Wall Behind Sofa
Upgrading that wall behind the sofa in your living room is a lot easier than you think. You don’t always have to put in a lot of time and money. Something as simple as adding a couple of paintings can do wonders. Play on with these tips:
1. Play Around with Textures
If you aren’t into decorative paintings or mounts and prefer a minimalist style, don’t hesitate to give that wall a nice texture. There are plenty of textures that can upgrade a wall and give it a premium look. You can either decide the texture yourself or have an expert handle it. Further, you can get a textured wall painted for an elevated effect.
2. Turn the Wall Behind Sofa into a Canvas
Don’t worry, we aren’t asking you to turn the wall into a canvas literally by allowing your kids to paint all over it. What we mean is that you can use your wall as a canvas to display art. Be it photographs, paintings, prints, or whatever you deem fit to be displayed.
For a further enhanced look, ensure that all the pieces of art belong to the same theme. For instance, you can make a couple of vintage-inspired paintings and hang them on the wall.
Another tip to ensure that the pieces go together is by choosing identical frames for all the paintings. If you want a consistent look, go a step further and ensure that the frames are of similar size.
3. Opt for a 3D Touch
Art doesn’t always mean paintings or photographs. You can explore 3D art and turn your regular 4BHK apartment into a masterpiece. Adding a wooden animal mount on the wall behind the sofa is a great way to enhance its look. It will give the wall a fun twist. Just make sure that the colour of the mount goes with the room. There are multiple options available out there, be sure to pick the mount that matches your requirement.
4. The Mirror Effect
Mirrors can add a dash of glam to any wall and reflect the beautiful surroundings when placed correctly. In case your 4BHK home has glass adjacent to the wall behind the sofa, consider hanging a large mirror on the wall. Once you do that, the mirror will reflect the view outside beautifully, enhancing the look of your living room.
If a large traditional mirror is not the correct choice for your home, go for a couple of frameless mirrors arranged in a pattern. They can be of any shape, but the round ones are a popular choice. Ensure that these mirrors are of different sizes and arranged in a pattern on the wall.
5. Shelf It Up
Merge utility and decor by placing a shelf, or multiple shelves, on the wall behind the sofa in your living room. You can either opt for a classic wooden shelf and display your collectables or go for a modern look and choose floating shelves.
Covering the entire wall with shelves might sound too overwhelming but it works for large homes with lots of space. You can also add lights to the shelves for an enhanced look.
You can also consider displaying a large painting and having a floating shelf right under it. The painting will create a focal point while the small items on the floating shelf add little details and complete the entire look.
6. The Timeless Style
If you prefer a timeless, classy approach, simply hang a large (vintage) wall clock. Of course, you can choose the clock as per the theme and colours of the room, but the vintage-themed wall clock is a classic. And we all know that classics never go out of style!
7. Go Eclectic
The Eclectic style refers to a decor that combines elements belonging to different periods, styles, colours and trends. You don’t always need consistency to create art. Instead, pick up a mix of old and modern elements that could be anything from vintage pieces to abstract arts and hang them on the wall behind the sofa. Together, they’d create art that is hard to ignore.
8. Hang A Country/World Map
Featuring a large country/World map on the wall is another great way to decorate. You can either choose to have the map painted or simply buy a large map and hang it on the wall. Not only will it bring out the patriot in you, but will also provide a nice feel to the entire room.
9. Light It Up
The best pick and perhaps most economical way to upgrade a wall is by adding a couple of string lights. These lights make the home more inviting with their soft glow and can be hung in any pattern. You can either hang each string light vertically and cover a certain section of the wall or create interesting patterns with them.
10. Hang Rugs
How about a stunning Kashmiri rug hung behind the couch? Hanging a rug on the wall can give a stunningly warm effect to the ambience and can hook people to admire the work. If a handmade, traditional rug is absent, you can also opt for modern, eclectic rugs or rugs with abstract patterns. Possibilities are endless, just play with it.
We hope this article gave you a few insights into ways to elevate the wall behind the sofa in the living room of your 4 BHK home. Be it a beautiful Mumbai home or a beach-side home in Goa, these ideas can work for almost any place. You can either choose to execute these ideas yourself or take the help of a professional firm like Hipcouch. If you want an expert’s guidance for decorating your home, talk to an interior designer by clicking here.