Decorating 2-storey high walls
Rooms with high ceilings or open to above can be quite the challenge to decorate. We love the grandeur it gives to a space but want it to feel warm and dressed at the same time.
Large pieces of art is sometimes not enough. To really ground the living room above, we hung a beautiful wooden screen on the wall behind the sofa.

Lumar Interiors
The screen was about 7′ by 7′ and filled the space beautifully. You can see it is hinged so it can be used as a floor screen too.

Decorative Crafts hand painted screen
For a softer, less colourful look you can also find more tone-on-tone versions of this chinoiserie feel.

Decorative Crafts hand painted screen
Other times you can do something with the walls themselves to have them feel less cavernous.
You can apply picture mouldings and wallpaper inside. In this case in our Aurora classic project we used a linen wallpaper for a warm rich texture.

Lumar Interiors
You can see it again here in the stairwell. And the grouping of art also fills the space in beautifully.

Lumar Interiors
In this stunning craftsman style staircase, the wall panelling adds interest and the large art mirrors the large windows beside them.

Interiors by Studio M
Whether you are using a large screen or groupings of art to fill your walls or whether you are using mouldings and panelling to add interest and warmth, proportion is key in creating balance.
So if you need some help, contactus@lumarinteriors.com. We’d love to help.
September 24, 2014 at 2:52 am /
Love the folding screen idea. I also love that lantern in the stairwell. Great ideas!
September 25, 2014 at 2:13 am /
Thanks Christina for stopping by our blog. I love the folding screen too. We’ve used it a few times now. Got it through Decorative crafts and not too expensive considering the impact. Thanks again!
September 24, 2014 at 10:56 pm /
Marisa-I love that your blog is so consistent with your style. Your room is gorgeous. I love the idea of using a screen. I’m more contemporary in my home, but I have a vaulted ceiling behind my couch and a screen would look great! Is it really heavy? How did you anchor it to the wall?
September 25, 2014 at 2:15 am /
Hi Lisa. Thanks so much. Decorative Crafts also has more transitional looking screens. My installer had to have someone help him support it while he hung it. I believe he just used heavy duty anchors and screws… with heavy duty screwed in hooks on the back of it.
September 25, 2014 at 8:56 pm /
Marisa,
All of your examples are beautiful. Your last photo is my favorite. There’s just something about paneling and thick moldings…
CDECA AWARD WINNER
OUR SERVICE AREA
Aurora
King City
Richmond Hill
Thornhill
Toronto
Vaughan
STAY CONNECTED!!
SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE DECORATING TIPS
CONTACT US
LUMAR INTERIORS
556 Edward Avenue Unit #83
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9Y5
Directions