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Dee57 Wed 17-Apr-24 18:30:45

I just joined this forum to ask for some suggestions. I have a large white frame above my sofa and would like to update it by removing the metal scroll work. I welcome your ideas and thank you for them.

OldFrill Wed 17-Apr-24 20:00:42

Turn it into a mirror.

DamaskRose Wed 17-Apr-24 20:01:46

OldFrill

Turn it into a mirror.

This

JamesandJon33 Thu 18-Apr-24 05:40:40

Buy a piece of proper art.

BlueBelle Thu 18-Apr-24 06:04:52

I like the metalwork but not so much the distressed white background can you remove it from its background

Aveline Thu 18-Apr-24 06:05:33

Buy a painting

Astitchintime Thu 18-Apr-24 06:43:02

I would replace the whole thing with either a mirror or a painting.

sassysaysso Thu 18-Apr-24 06:43:28

If you're looking for some colour, hang a piece of African print fabric
www.ankarashop.co.uk/product-category/all/

Astitchintime Thu 18-Apr-24 07:00:39

sassysaysso

If you're looking for some colour, hang a piece of African print fabric
www.ankarashop.co.uk/product-category/all/

Oooh.......sassysaysso........I had to click on the link and the fabrics are absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing smile

shysal Thu 18-Apr-24 09:52:09

I would look for a rug or wall hanging to fill the space, or even buy a kit to make one.

Gwyllt Thu 18-Apr-24 10:29:36

Does it have sentimental reasons for you wanting to keep it

rafichagran Thu 18-Apr-24 10:45:07

I like it, it looks retro. I would paint it a more vibrant colour. So it lives up the room.

Dee57 Thu 18-Apr-24 10:46:03

Thank you all for your suggestions. It gives me some things to consider.

rafichagran Thu 18-Apr-24 10:46:19

Livens not lives.

Theexwife Thu 18-Apr-24 11:40:53

Without knowing the style and colours in the room or your subject preferences it is impossible to say what you would like.

Llamedos13 Thu 18-Apr-24 12:34:14

How about peel and stick wallpaper in a pattern and colours that suit the room, cut it out and center it in the board.

Ali08 Tue 07-May-24 12:22:10

A large cross-stitch behind it, or a pretty wall rug (or any rug), a crocheted blanket.
Photo collage of family.
Do a paint pour.
A mirror.

coralinestone Tue 27-Aug-24 14:50:17

A white frame looks good. But is it realistic to remove the metal pattern without damaging the frame? If there are fasteners that can be removed, then it's not difficult. But there's a chance you'll have to completely disassemble the frame and reassemble it after removal. Previously, the frame could be easily disassembled without damaging the structure and without much effort. You could do this using pliers. And inside the frame, you could put an important family photo.

Ellenhelen Tue 22-Apr-25 14:00:45

The Escape Road idea of ​​framing an important family photo evokes sentimental value and appreciation for memories. No matter how the frame is designed, the photo that captures the memorable moment is what matters most.

Fairislecable Tue 22-Apr-25 14:26:07

Reported

PeterBrown45 Fri 02-May-25 09:07:20

I recently updated the wall above my sofa too, and ended up going with a classic painting reproduction. It made a big difference to the feel of the room. I was browsing around and stumbled on 1st Art Gallery—they have a lot of traditional options if you’re into that kind of look.

Oreo Fri 02-May-25 09:19:27

Dee57

Thank you all for your suggestions. It gives me some things to consider.

I like it very much and would keep it😃

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