Horizontal Wall Art
Explore our horizontal wall art, designed for spaces that benefit from a wider composition. From atmospheric clouds and landscapes to abstracts and statement designs, these pieces sit naturally above sofas, beds and sideboards, each produced as a premium giclée canvas print in a choice of sizes and frame styles.
Styling horizontal wall art
Wide artwork works especially well above furniture because its proportions echo the shape beneath it, helping the display feel connected rather than isolated on the wall. As a useful starting point, aim for the artwork to span around 60–75% of the furniture width. Horizontal formats also suit long, uninterrupted walls where you want to emphasise width. Working with a narrower space instead? Explore our Vertical Wall Art, or browse Living Room Wall Art for more ideas above a sofa.
Horizontal wall art FAQs
Choosing the right size, placement and format for wide artwork.
Where does horizontal wall art work best?
Horizontal artwork works particularly well above sofas, beds, sideboards, consoles and other furniture that is wider than it is tall. It can also suit long stretches of hallway or an uninterrupted feature wall where a wider composition feels more proportionate than a vertical piece.
How wide should horizontal wall art be above a sofa or bed?
As a useful starting point, aim for the artwork to span around 60–75% of the width of the furniture beneath it. This usually creates enough scale to feel connected to the sofa, bed or sideboard without overwhelming the surrounding wall.
How high should I hang horizontal wall art above furniture?
Around 15–20cm (6–8in) above the top of a sofa, headboard or sideboard is a useful starting point. The exact height will depend on the artwork, furniture and ceiling height, but keeping the piece visually connected to the furniture usually creates the most balanced result.
Should I choose horizontal or vertical wall art?
Choose the orientation that best suits the proportions of your wall and the furniture beneath it. Horizontal artwork is usually better for wider areas above sofas, beds and sideboards, while vertical pieces suit narrower walls, alcoves and spaces where you want to make better use of height.
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