How to Decorate a Blank Wall Behind a Sofa

A large blank wall behind a sofa often poses a decorating dilemma. Regardless of your living room configuration, there are several tips can help you re-think your design solution. Learn how to decorate a blank wall behind a sofa in this Wayfair.com video:

1. To avoid the look of a furniture store, pull your sofa away from the wall. Your goal should be to create a space that’s cozy and conversational, not to maximize floor space.

2. Think about layers in terms of furniture arrangements. In the living room featured in this video, two bookcases flank a decorative mirror behind the sofa, while small end tables with lamps are positioned at each end of the sofa.

3. Think vertically to add visual interest. Add a tall painting or a vertical mirror, or create a tall gallery wall. Thinking “up” will automatically make the wall seem taller and make the room feel more grand in scale.