need some decorating advice!

[shadow]

I've been looking since the fall for a looong (80-94") console for our foyer wall w/ a runner on the bottom b/c we have speakers for the sound system that we want to keep underneath and off the floor. I just can't find anything long enough that fits what we're looking for. We have a very large painting on that wall and I'm afraid it'll look weird if the console table is shorter than the actual painting. Is this a huge no-no or is this a rule that can be broken?

[tarheels]

I've been in that situation before and I tried to use something shorter than the painting and it looked weird.

Now that we no longer live in the house that needed the super long console table, I see them all the time at quirky flea markets and such. I think you might eliminate your requirement for a lower shelf and have some luck. Could you set the speakers on stacked books, bricks, or something else decorative?

[shadow]

Hmm maybe books might work, but I'm not sure i've even seen anything long enough w/o a runner. I xp'd at ce&p & emmy also suggested using chairs, plants, or other art w/ a shorter table. Now I've got options and realize you guys are way more creative problem solvers than I!

[TBM]

What about using two matching tables instead of one?