Collection: Vertical Wall Art for Living Room

Wall art for the living room in tall vertical formats: Charleston’s Battery District, a Santa Fe desert sunrise, Tampa’s downtown harbor, the Oakland Bay Bridge, Miami palms at sunset and a teal and gold tree with dripping roots.

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Elevate your space with our Vertical Wall Art for Living Room Canvas Art

A tall canvas draws the eye upward, which makes vertical wall art for living room walls a natural fit beside a bookcase, between two windows or above a slim console. This collection gathers our artists’ upright paintings made for the living room, from teal and gold landscapes to earthy textured neutrals and softly gilded abstracts. Every piece comes in seven sizes, from 12x18 to 40x60 inches, framed in black, white or natural wood, or unframed.

Teal, Sage and Gold Landscapes

For a living room that leans toward water, sky and greenery, start with Teal and Gold Tree With Dripping Roots, then look at its expressive companions Teal Wave Curl with Gold Drips and Teal Lagoon With Gold Drip Outflow. Painterly botanical and waterside scenes include Three Neutral Textured Leaves in Sage and Teal, Sage and Ochre Reeds on Still Water and Sage and Teal Lily Pads on Peach Water. For broader horizons, choose Plum Hills and Teal River at Sunset, Rolling Navy Swells Under a Chalk Sky, Textured Golden Cumulus Over Sage Field for the Living Room or the mood-driven Abstract Pink Sun Through Sea Mist for the Bedroom.

Earthy Textured Neutrals

Stone, sand and greige tones bring a calm, grounded feel to a seating area. Textured Abstract Greige Gilded Feather pairs beige and gray with a gilded touch, while Taupe Abstract Weathered Standing Stone and Wabi Sabi Gold-Seamed Stone Cairn turn stone into a quiet focal point. Warmer desert tones come through in Large Textured Desert Sandstone Arch, Textured Beige Abstract Dune Crest and the minimalist 3D Textured Terracotta Disc Trio.

Gilded and Blush Abstracts

If you prefer shape and color over scenery, these abstracts keep a soft beige base. 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 Minimalist Textured Gilded Enso Circle suit a minimalist room. For more movement, consider Nautilus Spiral in Blush and Gold, Oversized Textured Gilded Ribbon Drift, Gilded Clouds With Raspberry Rain Drips or Abstract Crimson Vein in Cream Marble.

Tips for Choosing and Hanging Vertical Art

  • Use a tall canvas where width is limited, such as a narrow wall, the space between windows or the end of a sofa.
  • Hang the center of the canvas at about 57 to 60 inches from the floor, or 8 to 10 inches above a console or sofa back.
  • On a wide wall, place two vertical pieces side by side with a few inches between them to fill the space without a single oversized canvas.

Want more options? Browse our full range of living room wall art or explore every vertical canvas wall art piece for other rooms.

What colors pair well with vertical wall art in a living room?

Beige-based pieces work with most neutral sofas and rugs, and an accent color can tie the art to your pillows or throws. Teal and Gold Tree With Dripping Roots suits rooms with teal or gold accents, while Taupe Abstract Weathered Standing Stone blends with gray, brown and beige palettes.

What size vertical canvas should I choose for a living room wall?

For a focal wall or a tall space beside a bookcase, a large size up to 40x60 inches makes a strong statement. Smaller sizes from 12x18 inches work well in pairs or on narrow walls; pieces like Large Textured Desert Sandstone Arch and Oversized Textured Gilded Ribbon Drift come in all seven sizes.

Should I choose a framed or unframed vertical canvas?

A frame in black, white or natural wood gives the canvas a finished edge, while unframed suits a more relaxed, modern look. A natural wood frame complements earthy pieces like Wabi Sabi Gold-Seamed Stone Cairn, and a white or black frame can sharpen a minimalist piece such as Minimalist Textured Gilded Enso Circle.