Paintings for the living room – hand-painted, in the size you choose
Modern and abstract paintings for the living room, painted by hand with a brush on canvas – never a print. For every painting you choose the size, from small formats for a shelf to large paintings above the sofa, and receive it ready to hang or as a rolled canvas.
What size painting above a sofa or sideboard
A good rule: the painting (or group of paintings) should be about two thirds of the width of the furniture below it. Above a 200 cm sofa that is around 130 cm – for example a 120 x 80 cm, 150 x 100 cm or a long 120 x 60 cm painting. Above a 120 cm sideboard choose a painting about 80 cm wide, such as 80 x 80 cm or 90 x 60 cm. Hang the bottom edge 15–25 cm above the back of the sofa, with the centre of the painting at eye level, about 145–155 cm from the floor.
On an empty wall, leave about a third of the surface free at the sides. A wide wall suits one large painting; a long, low wall suits a multi-panel painting or two to three paintings hung 5–10 cm apart.
Not sure about the size? Send us a photo of your wall and one reference measurement (for example the length of the sofa) – within 24 hours we send you a free visualization of the painting on your wall in different sizes.
For a big wall, see our large wall paintings.
Colours and the style of the room
Let one or two colours from the room – the sofa, cushions or rug – appear in the painting. In a neutral, light living room a bold abstract painting can become the focal point; in a colourful room choose a calmer painting that settles the space. Modern interiors are well matched by abstract and modern paintings, while a landscape creates a quieter mood. Mind the light too: warm light warms the colours, cool daylight cools them.
Rolled canvas, on a stretcher or framed
When ordering you choose the form: rolled canvas (the cheapest delivery; you stretch it yourself or at a framer), a painting stretched on a wooden stretcher and ready to hang, or – on paintings that offer it – a framed painting with the frame you pick. The choice is on each painting’s page and the price updates at once.
Delivery and shipping cost
A painting in stock arrives within 6 working days; a painting we paint to order arrives within 15–45 working days of order confirmation. To Croatia, Italy, Austria and Hungary shipping costs €6 for a rolled canvas, €15 for a painting on a stretcher and €20 for a multi-panel or framed painting; to Germany and ten more EU countries a rolled canvas costs €8. Within Slovenia shipping starts at €2. All prices are in the shipping policy, and the exact amount is shown in the cart before you pay.
A hand-painted painting, not a print
Every painting is painted by a painter with a brush on canvas, so it has the real texture of paint and brushstrokes. If you want another size, your own colours or your own motif, we paint it to measure.
Caring for the painting
Dust it with a dry, soft cloth. Do not hang it in direct sunlight, above a radiator or on a damp wall.
A painting as a gift
A painting for the living room is a lovely housewarming or wedding gift. If you do not know the size or motif, you can give a gift voucher.
You will find more modern and abstract paintings among our wall art paintings on canvas.
Frequently asked questions
Which modern paintings suit a living room?
Abstract and modern paintings in colours that repeat in the room – in the sofa, cushions or rug. For a contemporary room choose clean surfaces and bold strokes; for a calm room choose soft colour transitions or a landscape.
Are abstract paintings a good choice for a living room?
Yes. An abstract painting does not ask for a particular furniture style, so you only need to match it to the colours of the room. In a neutral room it can be the accent; in a colourful room choose a calmer one.
What size painting goes above a sofa?
About two thirds of the sofa’s width. Above a 200 cm sofa a painting about 130 cm wide fits, for example 120 x 80 cm or 150 x 100 cm, or two to three smaller paintings 5–10 cm apart.
Where can I buy paintings for the living room?
Right here: choose the painting and the size, place your order and we ship it to you. Every painting is hand-painted on canvas.
Which countries do you deliver to?
Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Germany, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland and Slovakia.
Are the paintings hand-painted or printed?
Hand-painted. A painter paints every painting with a brush on canvas; we do not sell prints.
How do I hang a painting in the living room?
Keep the centre of the painting at eye level, about 145–155 cm from the floor; above a sofa, hang the bottom edge 15–25 cm above the backrest. A painting on a stretcher is ready to hang.

