The sofa has finally found its permanent spot. The cabinet is in place. A small plant in the corner. And then there's one thing left: that one large wall that remains empty. Too important to simply leave bare and empty, too big for a small, insignificant picture frame.
Don't panic. In this guide, you'll find four questions to help you fill your empty wall with wall art that adds character - and matches your interior, budget, and ambiance.
1. Start with the wall itself
Before choosing anything, take a good look at the wall. How wide and high is it? What's underneath it – a sofa, a dresser, nothing? What color or texture does the wall have?
A rule of thumb: a piece that fills approximately two-thirds of the width of the sofa or dresser looks most balanced. Narrower becomes insignificant, wider seems overpowering.
2. One statement piece or a gallery wall?
For a living room wall, there are two strong strategies:
- One large piece: A large art print as a visual centerpiece, a statement. Powerful, serene, harmoniously combined with the rest of your interior. Works especially well with prints on canvas, as the matte finish feels like an original painting.
- A gallery wall: Multiple smaller pieces that together form a cohesive whole. More playful, more personal, and perfect for those who enjoy collecting and mixing. Feel free to combine small and large prints, abstract forms with figurative work – as long as there is a common thread (color, theme, or frame hue).
Are you in doubt? For an average living room, one well-chosen, large piece is often the most powerful. It provides a focal point, and the rest of your living room thrives on this energy.
3. Which collection suits your living room?
A living room is where you relax, receive guests, and gather. The subject of your wall art should support that feeling. Three themes that consistently do well in a living room at Dasi:
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Flowers bring life and softness. They add warmth to stark walls and color to a neutral interior, without being too busy. You'll find them under Floral Paintings. On canvas or on Fine Art Paper (framed under glass).
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Dreamy travel images – images to dream away with, evoking beautiful memories – provide peace and depth. Perfect if your living room is where you de-stress after a busy day. This collection on canvas and behind glass.
- Abstract forms bring rhythm and character. They make your interior feel modern and surprisingly well suited to both sleek and rustic furniture. This collection on canvas and on paper behind glass.
Read here for tips on choosing between canvas prints and Fine Art Paper Prints.
4. Match it to your interior
The artwork should harmonize with your living room, not fight against it. A few guidelines:
- Sleek and modern interior: abstract forms or graphic florals, in a white frame.
- Warm and rustic: flowers or nature scenes, in an oak frame that picks up the wood tones of your furniture – light or dark oak.
- Bohemian or colorful: combine themes and dare to think bigger than one piece – a gallery wall often works beautifully here.
Affordable wall art, without compromise
Affordable wall art doesn't mean compromising on quality. At Dasi, all art prints are giclée-printed on museum-quality materials, framed in solid wood frames, and ready to hang. No original painting price tag, but the look and feel you expect from a piece that will last for years.
This way, art in your home isn't a dream for later, but something that can start today.
Discover the entire collection and find the piece that will turn your empty wall into a real eye-catcher.
