How Choosing The Right Artwork Can Turn Your Walls Into Showpieces, Not Just Backdrops

Every house has walls, fewer have real stories. The difference is always the art.

The prints you choose, the paintings you invest in, and how you bring them together can quietly transform a room from nice to unforgettable. Your walls stop sitting in the background and start becoming a reflection of who you are, allowing you the chance to showcase your style effortlessly.

Finding the perfect artwork can not only bring you something beautiful to admire and enjoy in your home, but it can allow us that unique opportunity to express ourselves.

In this guide, we’ll walk through how to consciously choose artwork that reflects your personality, compliments your space, and feels like it was made for your home—with our curators' top 20 handpicked wall art from our modern collection of beautiful handcrafted that'll truly elevate your space, like nothing before.

Chronological Abstraction Gallery Wall Art

Decorating can be a long process when you're renovating. Finding the right layout, the best paint colours to add light into your space - and by choosing the right artwork for your space will not only elevate your room, but it'll form part of your identity as well as your interiors.

When working from home became a thing, in ways it made us all a little closer by giving us a window into our colleague's homes - showing us a little more of their personality. We've all been there - looking forward to seeing who has the best Zoom or Teams 'backdrop'.

We're here to show you how choosing the right artwork means you're not just choosing a backdrop for your living room sofa - your perfect artwork will turn your space into a showcase of your true identity, while uplifting your mood and improving your wellbeing.

1. Start with emotion, rather than your walls.

Before you think about sizes and colours, start with the most important element in the room - you.

Ask yourself:

• What mood do I want this room to have?
  Calm and serene? Energetic and bold? Elegant and minimal?

• Which colours am I naturally drawn to in my favourite spaces?
  Soft neutrals, moody blues, vibrant jewel tones?

• What themes or subjects resonate with me?
  Abstract shapes, nature, figurative work, line drawings or cityscapes?

Instead of thinking about 'Which artwork will go above my sofa?', start thinking about which piece of art will make this feel like my sofa, my space?

When you shop with this lens, you’re not just filling a blank space on the wall—you’re curating pieces that tell your story.

You could have the most beautiful artwork on earth… and it will still fall flat if it’s the wrong size.

As a rule of thumb:

• Over a sofa or bed, aim for artwork that is 60–75% of the width of the furniture.

• For a single hero piece, bigger is usually better than you think.
  One confident statement piece often looks more luxurious than several tiny ones that get lost.

• In narrow spaces (like hallways), consider tall vertical pieces or a cohesive series of prints.

If you’re torn between two sizes, choose the larger one (as long as it comfortably fits your wall). Oversized art instantly makes a room feel considered and intentional.

A Guide Through The Unknown Original Painting

This exquisite original one-of-a-kind painting by artist Omar Obaid, London's top choice artist for original art.

3. Colour: Compliment, Don’t Compete

Colour is the quickest way artwork can either elevate your space—or fight against it.

You don’t need to match your cushions perfectly, but you do want your art to feel like it belongs.

Try one of these approaches:

Option A: Soft Harmony

Choose artwork that picks up one or two key colours already in your room—think a softer echo of your rug, sofa, or curtains. This creates a calm, polished look.

Abstract Pastel Beige Canvas Art Set

This is the perfect choice wall art for bedrooms - adding a touch of modernity and elegance to refine any space. 

Option B: Confident Contrast

If your space is mostly neutral, use art to introduce a bold accent—deep teal, rich rust, inky navy, or a vibrant pop of colour. The room stays serene, but the artwork becomes the star.

Abstract Forest Canvas Art

Option C: Monochrome Magic

Black and white or limited-palette pieces are perfect if you want a timeless, gallery-like feel. They also play beautifully with textures like wood, linen, and stone.

When browsing, ask yourself:

“Does this artwork feel like it’s in the same world as my room?”

If the answer is yes, you’re on the right track.

Grey Abstract Stripes Art Print

4. Choose A Style That Mirrors Your Personality

Art style is often where your personality really shines through. You don’t have to be an expert—just notice what you respond to.

Here’s a quick guide:

• Abstract art
  Great if you love mood, movement, and colour over literal subjects. Works well in modern, minimal, or design-led homes.

Abstract 449 Canvas Art

• Figurative / portrait pieces
  Perfect if you’re drawn to people, narratives, and emotion. These can add depth and a subtle “presence” to a room.

• Abstract seascapes
  Who doesn't love the calm and balance the ocean brings? Sparks of blue tones and coastal abstracts really do bring together a space.

Abstract 175 Art Print

• Nature-inspired / landscapes
  Ideal if you love calm, grounding spaces—think bedrooms, reading corners, or home offices.

Abstract 110 Canvas Art

• Minimal compositions
  For those who love simplicity and clean aesthetics. They pair beautifully with Scandinavian or Japandi-style interiors.

Neutral Abstract Sands Canvas Art

• Bold mid century pieces
  Think strong shapes, typography, or vivid colour blocking—great for creative studios, dining spaces, or feature walls.

Navy Brush Strokes Art Print

You’re allowed to mix styles, too. The secret is some form of consistency—a recurring colour, mood, or line quality that ties everything together.

6. Curating An Art Wall That Looks Intentional, Not Random

A simple way to create impact is with our pre-designed print sets which are cohesive, featuring art that usually stems from the same series.

Abstract Art Inspiration Canvas Set Of 2

A simple formula:

1. Pick a theme
   It could be colour-based (neutrals and muted tones), subject-based (all abstract, or all line drawings), or mood-based (soft and dreamy, bold and graphic).

2. Select the right size
   Whether you're opting for a smaller print set to hang in a reading nook or above a sideboard, or want to create impact with a large series of oversized pieces, ensure you don't go too small, or too big, to tie everything together.

3. Plan the layout on the floor first
   Lay all your pieces out on the floor before you touch the wall. Start with your largest piece slightly off-centre, then build around it.

4. Aim for balanced spacing
   Keep the gaps between frames even (usually 3–6 cm). It instantly looks more considered.

5. Hang at eye level
   As a guide, the centre of the overall arrangement should sit around eye level (roughly 145–155 cm from the floor), or around 15-20 centimetres above furniture,  depending on your ceiling height.

7. Make It Feel Handpicked, Not “Mass-Produced”

In a world of fast décor and mass-produced prints, handcrafted art stands out—visually and emotionally.

Rothko Green Canvas Art

Look for:

• Artist-made pieces where you can feel a human behind the work.

• Limited edition fine art prints with edition numbers and signatures.

• Materials that last: archival papers, pigment inks, quality canvas, and solid frames.

• Story and meaning: read the description, learn what inspired the work, and see how that connects to your own life.

When guests walk into your home, they’ll notice. These are the pieces people lean in to look at, ask about, and remember.

8. How To Choose Art With Confidence (Even If You’re Not “Art Savvy”)

If you’ve ever worried about “getting it wrong,” here’s a reassuring truth:
If a piece of art makes you feel something, you’re already doing it right.

Abstract Gold Shapes Canvas Art

To make confident decisions:

• Save favourites to a mood board (think Pinterest, screenshots, or a folder on your phone).

• Notice the patterns: Are you repeatedly saving abstract neutrals? Bold colour blocks? Calm, moody landscapes?

• Choose one hero piece per room, then build around it.

• Trust your instincts. You’re the one who will live with it, not an imaginary critic.

Art doesn’t have to be intimidating. It can simply be:

“I saw this, it made me pause, and I’d love to see it every day.”

That’s enough.

Abstract Green Pastel Canvas Art

Dreams Come True Canvas Set

Sahara Canvas Art

Dusk II Canvas Art

Wimbledon Park Abstract Canvas Art

Impressionist Neutral Mood Canvas Art

Blush Block Out Canvas Art

Turn Your Walls Into Showpieces

Your house deserves more than placeholder prints or random décor you stopped noticing years ago.

By choosing art that reflects your personality, fits your space, and feels handcrafted and intentional, you turn your walls into showpieces—the kind that spark conversations, hold memories, and make you fall a little bit more in love with your home every time you walk in.

If you’d like to start curating your own collection, you can:

• Choose a statement original painting to anchor your favourite room.

• Build a cohesive set of fine art prints to create flow through your space.

• Or start small, with one piece that feels unmistakably you—and let your collection grow from there.

We hope you enjoyed our curated art picks. Discover our full collection of curated wall art prints to get inspired to craft your dream space with beautiful modern art.