Mid-century Sofa Tips: How To Decorate The Awkward Space Behind The Sofa
Posted by Gabriela Martinez on Feb 11th 2021
When we take care of the decoration of our house it is sometimes normal to feel overwhelmed by the amount of details and spaces that we must take care of. One of the spaces that we usually find uncomfortable is the empty wall behind the mid-century sofa - in case you have put your sofa against the wall - or the back of the sofa in case it is placed in the middle of the room facing you. a wall. Both cases usually give us a certain unpleasant feeling, so in case you want to deal with it or you just want to make the most of every space in the room, here are some creative ways to fill them and finally complete your living room design. Scroll down and choose your favorite!
Decorate with art paintings
In this example you can see a gorgeous green Florence Knoll sofa that has a very large art painting behind it. If you can see, the colors of the painting are quite neutral such as the color palette selected. This is a very nice strategy to implement the paintings in order to contrast correctly and doesn’t seem like it is not part of the layout. The key is to maintain everything harmonized. So pick a paint from your favorite artist and hang it behind your mid-century sofa.
If you don't like paintings, opt for framed photographs
This example looks very similar to the previous one. It is a tan Florence Knoll sofa with framed photographs hanging behind it. As you can see the B&W style selection goes perfect with the neutral gray of the wall.
Plus! In this way you can include your family pictures in a stylish way.
Add texture in the wall
For this option you will require a little bit more of investment and time, but the result will be outstanding. You will not only eliminate the awkwardness behind the sofa but you will also create an interesting focal point in the room. So take a risk and be creative by implementing geometric figures or your favorite pattern.
Put shelves to storage your books
If you have a ton of books/magazines and don’t know where to place them, this might be the perfect solution. Besides, everyone has some kind of fascination with how the stacked books look like in shelves, so it is an opportunity to show your lecture tastes and offer a rich lecture to visit.
Set a console table behind the mid-century sofa
A very common idea that never fails! Setting up a console table with a few family pictures, candles, lamps, flowers or any other artefact of your preference, will distract everyone’s attention and no one will ever notice about the awkward space behind your mid-century sofa.
Plus! According to a stylish tip from MODSY, it is preferable to opt for a console that is a few inches shorter than the back of your sofa, and about ⅔ the width of your sofa. This will create a balanced look and keep walkways clear.