Collection: Large Abstract Wall Art for Living Room

Large abstract wall art for the living room in soft, textured color: a teal and gold tree with dripping roots, a gilded greige feather, sage reeds on still water and gilded clouds with raspberry rain drips.

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Elevate your space with our Large Abstract Wall Art for Living Room Canvas Art

A big, quiet wall above the sofa is the perfect place for large abstract wall art for living room spaces, where one canvas can set the colors and the mood for everything around it. Each piece here is painted by our artists and printed on canvas, with large sizes of 28x42, 32x48 and 40x60 inches that hold their own above a sofa, a bed or a dining table. Choose framed in black, white or natural wood, or unframed for a clean gallery edge.

Teal, Gold and Gilded Drips

For a room that needs a little shine, these pieces mix soft beige grounds with teal and gilded accents. Teal and Gold Tree With Dripping Roots and Teal Wave Curl with Gold Drips bring expressive, painterly movement, while Teal Lagoon With Gold Drip Outflow adds blue and teal to the mix. Textured Abstract Greige Gilded Feather and Oversized Textured Gilded Ribbon Drift keep things neutral with a gilded touch, and Gilded Clouds With Raspberry Rain Drips adds a hint of raspberry. For a calmer, more minimal feel, look at Minimalist Textured Gilded Enso Circle, Nautilus Spiral in Blush and Gold and Wabi Sabi Gold-Seamed Stone Cairn.

Neutral Shapes, Arches and Stone

These abstracts lean on shape and warm neutrals, so they settle easily into beige, gray and brown living rooms. Palette Knife Abstract Painting of Crescent Arcs and Overlapping Ivory and Slate Arches play with curved forms, and Color Field Abstract Painting in Blush and Ochre and 3D Textured Terracotta Disc Trio keep a minimalist line. Abstract Crimson Vein in Cream Marble adds a single bold accent, while Taupe Abstract Weathered Standing Stone, Large Textured Desert Sandstone Arch and Textured Beige Abstract Dune Crest draw on stone, desert and dune for an earthy look.

Painterly Water, Sky and Botanicals

If you want abstraction with a nod to nature, these impressionist pieces bring sage, teal and soft sky tones. Three Neutral Textured Leaves in Sage and Teal and Sage and Teal Lily Pads on Peach Water feel fresh and botanical, and Sage and Ochre Reeds on Still Water adds a calm waterside scene. Textured Golden Cumulus Over Sage Field for the Living Room and Rolling Navy Swells Under a Chalk Sky open up the wall with sky and sea, while Plum Hills and Teal River at Sunset and Abstract Pink Sun Through Sea Mist for the Bedroom bring warmer, mood-driven color.

How to Choose the Right Size for a Big Wall

  • Above a sofa, bed or dining table, aim for art about two-thirds the width of the furniture; these pieces are vertical, so a 32x48 or 40x60 canvas works well on its own, or hang two 28x42 canvases side by side to fill a long wall.
  • Leave 8 to 10 inches between the top of the sofa or headboard and the bottom of the canvas, and keep the center of the piece near eye level, around 57 inches from the floor on an open wall.
  • Use 40x60 inches on tall walls, high ceilings or stair landings, where a smaller piece would look lost and a single large canvas can anchor the whole room.

Want to see more options? Browse our full abstract living room wall art collection, or explore all of our large canvas wall art for every room.

What size abstract canvas should I hang above my sofa?

A good rule is art about two-thirds the width of the sofa, so for most sofas a 32x48 or 40x60 inch canvas works well. Since these pieces are vertical, you can also pair two 28x42 canvases, such as Teal and Gold Tree With Dripping Roots next to Teal Wave Curl with Gold Drips, to cover a wider wall.

What colors pair well with neutral abstract wall art?

Beige, gray and brown pieces sit comfortably with warm woods, cream textiles and soft greens. Taupe Abstract Weathered Standing Stone suits earthy, brown-toned rooms, while Overlapping Ivory and Slate Arches leans toward cooler gray palettes.

Should I choose a framed or unframed large canvas?

Unframed canvas gives a clean, modern gallery look, while a frame in black, white or natural wood adds a finished edge. A natural wood frame warms up a piece like Large Textured Desert Sandstone Arch, and black or white can sharpen a minimal piece like Minimalist Textured Gilded Enso Circle.