The living room is the heart of the home — the space where you relax, entertain, and spend the most time. It's also where wall art can have the greatest impact. But with so many styles, subjects, and sizes to choose from, where do you start?
Think About the Mood You Want to Create
Before you browse, ask yourself: how do you want your living room to feel? Art sets the emotional tone of a space more than almost any other element.
- Calm and serene: Nature scenes, soft landscapes, and coastal prints create a relaxing atmosphere. Our Impressionistic Lake House Art is a beautiful example — warm, painterly, and deeply peaceful.
- Bold and energetic: Futuristic cityscapes, vibrant colour palettes, and graphic prints add drama and personality. The Neon Forest Cyberpunk Cityscape makes a striking statement in a modern living room.
- Thoughtful and layered: Art that invites closer inspection — pieces with depth, narrative, or contrast — works brilliantly in spaces where people gather and conversation flows. Try the Humanity & Technology – Past to Future print for a piece that sparks discussion.
Choosing the Right Style for Your Living Room
Contemporary and minimalist spaces suit clean, graphic prints with limited colour palettes. A single large-format piece on a white wall can be breathtaking in its simplicity.
Eclectic and maximalist rooms can handle more visual complexity — layered textures, mixed styles, and a gallery wall arrangement all work well here.
Traditional or classic interiors often suit painterly, impressionistic works or nature-inspired prints that feel timeless rather than trend-driven.
Where to Hang Art in a Living Room
- Above the sofa: The most popular spot. Aim for a piece (or arrangement) that's roughly two-thirds the width of your sofa, hung 15–20cm above the back cushions.
- Feature wall: A single large statement piece on a dedicated wall creates an instant focal point and anchors the room.
- Fireplace wall: Art above a fireplace draws the eye upward and adds warmth. Choose something that complements the materials of the surround.
- Opposite the entrance: The wall you see first when you walk in sets the tone for the whole room — make it count.
Our Top Picks for Living Rooms
Whether you're drawn to the tranquil beauty of nature or the electric energy of futuristic art, Marcly Arts has prints designed to elevate your living space. Explore our full collection and find the piece that speaks to your room — and to you.
- Enchanted Forest Lake – serene and timeless
- Past Meets Future – Modern vs Futuristic City – bold and thought-provoking
- Sea Turtle Coral Reef – vibrant and full of life
- Eye of Time – Evolution & Future – layered and conversation-starting