A large blank wall can make a living room feel unfinished. The fix is not more stuff, it is the right scale.
Start with scale
Small art on a big wall is the number one mistake. Options that work:
- One oversized canvas: a 24x36 in piece, ideally horizontal, like Canyon Light.
- A pair of 24x36 in canvases for very wide walls.
- A grid of four 18x24 in pieces for a gallery feel.
See our sizing guide for exact measurements.
Anchor it with furniture
Art floating on a big wall looks lost. Place a sofa, console or sideboard below and hang the art 8 to 10 inches above it so they read as one composition.
Layer with lighting
Wall sconces on either side of the art, or a picture light above it, make the wall a feature at night too.
Combine art with other elements
- Shelves: a long ledge with books and stoneware, art centered above.
- A mirror: pair a large mirror with two vertical canvases.
- A vintage ladder leaning beside the art with a throw draped over it.
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