Collection: Contemporary Living Room Wall Art

Wall art for the contemporary living room, from coast to abstract: a Huntington Beach sunrise, Miami palm trees at sunset, a teal and gold tree with dripping roots, a gilded greige feather and crescent arcs in palette knife.

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Elevate your space with our Contemporary Living Room Wall Art Canvas Art

Our contemporary living room wall art brings together pieces that are both modern in spirit and made for the room where you gather, relax and host. Expect warm beige grounds, gilded drips, sculptural arches and palette knife texture, all painted on canvas by our artists. Every piece comes in seven sizes from 12x18 to 40x60 inches, unframed or in a black, white or natural wood frame.

Teal, Gold and Gilded Movement

For a living room that feels fluid and a little luxe, these abstracts pair teal, blue and blush with flashes of gold. Teal and Gold Tree With Dripping Roots and Teal Wave Curl with Gold Drips bring nature-inspired motion, while Modern Abstract Teal and Gold Veil Rain and Gilded Clouds With Raspberry Rain Drips lean fully abstract. Spiral forms shine in Nautilus Spiral in Blush and Gold and Abstract Blue and Gold Spiral Ascent. For softer texture, look to Textured Abstract Greige Gilded Feather and Three Neutral Textured Leaves in Sage and Teal, and for a marble feel, Modern Black and Gold Abstract Marble Veins or Abstract Crimson Vein in Cream Marble.

Arches, Stones and Earthy Landscapes

Grounded and calm, this group draws on arches, stone and desert tones. Large Textured Desert Sandstone Arch and Earth Tone Abstract Eroded Canyon Strata bring terracotta and earth warmth, while Taupe Abstract Weathered Standing Stone, Wabi Sabi Gold-Seamed Stone Cairn and Boho Neutral Pebble Trio in Ivory, Ochre and Sage keep things quiet and natural. Arch lovers can choose Overlapping Ivory and Slate Arches, Abstract Sage Green Arch with Peach Glow, Modern Neutral Nested Blush Arches or the horizontal Wall Art Above Couch Ochre Rainbow Arch.

Palette Knife Texture and Color Field Calm

If you want minimal shapes with a tactile surface, start here. Palette Knife Abstract Painting of Crescent Arcs, Abstract Sunset Knife Fan for the Dining Room and Contemporary Pastel Knife Ladder show off knife-laid paint, while Color Field Abstract Painting in Blush and Ochre and 3D Textured Terracotta Disc Trio keep the composition spare and warm.

Tips for Choosing and Hanging Living Room Art

  • Above a sofa, aim for art about two-thirds the width of the couch; a horizontal piece or a pair of vertical ones works well.
  • Hang the center of the piece around 57 inches from the floor, or 8 to 10 inches above the sofa back.
  • Pick a frame that echoes your room: natural wood for earthy tones, black for contrast, white for a light, airy wall.

Want to see more? Browse our full range of contemporary canvas wall art or explore every style in our living room wall art collection.

What colors pair well with neutral contemporary wall art?

Beige-based pieces sit easily with cream, gray, sage and warm wood furniture. For a pop of color, a piece like Teal and Gold Tree With Dripping Roots or Modern Abstract Teal and Gold Veil Rain lets you echo teal pillows or brass accents around the room.

What size art should I hang above my couch?

A good rule is art about two-thirds the width of your sofa, so larger sizes up to 40x60 inches suit most full-size couches. Horizontal pieces such as Wall Art Above Couch Ochre Rainbow Arch or Modern Neutral Nested Blush Arches fill the space above a sofa naturally.

Should I choose a framed or unframed canvas?

Unframed canvas gives a clean, gallery-style edge, while a frame adds polish and definition. A natural wood frame complements earthy pieces like Large Textured Desert Sandstone Arch, and a black frame sharpens Modern Black and Gold Abstract Marble Veins.