Art for the main living space
Wall art for the living room that balances the wall and the space.
Explore artworks from the current catalogue selected for the living room. Compare their composition and colours with your sofa, sideboard and the light in your space.
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Artworks chosen for the main wall
These artworks are selected for the living room. Read each product page and consider their scale above the sofa, beside the sideboard or in a reading corner.
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Colour, light and materials
How to choose wall art for a modern living room
Above the sofa, a horizontal composition helps distribute the visual weight of the wall. A triptych complements wide furniture with a continuous rhythm; an individual print works better beside an armchair, above a compact sideboard or on a narrow wall.
The colour of an artwork can echo the shades of the wood, upholstery and textiles, or introduce a deliberate contrast. Not every element needs to share the same tone: look for a relationship that feels coherent with the actual light in the living room.
To give an intense composition visual space, you can pick up one of its shades in a cushion or a piece of pottery and leave breathing room around it. If the living room already contains many objects, a clear wall helps give the artwork prominence.
Compare the artworks in this selection and their related collections. Their images and product pages let you assess the specific design; the proportion and colour tips are a starting point for adapting it to your own room.
Three starting points
Which format best suits your living room
Above the sofa
A centred horizontal composition complements the width of the sofa. Triptychs let you fill the wall without bringing together different artworks separately.
Above the sideboard
A vertical print or a compact set can be balanced with a lamp, books or pottery, leaving breathing room between the objects.
On a wide wall
Three coordinated pieces create rhythm and scale. Keep the spacing between them equal so they read as a single composition.
60–75%
Proportion above the sofa
Calculate the composition from the width of the furniture.
As a guide, the total width of the artwork or triptych can cover between 60 % and 75 % of the sofa. For a 200 cm sofa, aim for approximately 120 to 150 cm, including the frame and the gaps between pieces. See the table and the complete formula.
Frequently asked questions
Before choosing your wall art.
What size artwork should I choose above the sofa?
As a guide, the composition can cover between 60 % and 75 % of the sofa width. For a 200 cm sofa, aim for approximately 120 to 150 cm in total width, including the frame and the gaps.
Is a triptych or an individual print better for the living room?
A triptych better complements a sofa or a wide piece of furniture. An individual print works on narrow walls, beside an armchair or above a smaller sideboard.
What colours work with a beige or light grey living room?
An artwork with gentle contrast maintains continuity with the wall and textiles; a more intense composition creates a focal point. Compare its shades with the upholstery, wood and light before choosing, without seeking exact matches.
Do living room prints include a frame?
No. The artworks are delivered printed on premium 200 g/m² matte paper and unframed. The size and price are selected on the product page before adding the artwork to the cart.
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