Large picture in the living room - how to place?

One of the options for decorating the living room wall is to decorate with paintings. “Classics of the genre” is the placement of a large canvas over the sofa. It doesn’t matter whether it is made with oil on canvas or whether it is a modern print - this canvas attracts a lot of attention.

Location patterns

As a rule, large-size paintings require free space around, and do not tolerate the restrictions of wardrobes or other picturesque canvases.

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If it is huge, hang it from the top of the sofa to the ledge. If the canvas is smaller, it is recommended to hang it at eye level, so that it is convenient to see the painting.

When choosing the size of the canvas, be guided by the subject over which you plan to hang it. The best option is when the width is half the length of the back of the sofa. Otherwise, you will have to fill the space with other drawings.

Stylistic and plot subtleties

When choosing works for the living room, rely on the general stylistic direction. This means that in a classic interior posters with an abstract design will be alien to look, and in a minimalist - flowers in gilded frames. Even if they are consonant with the general color scheme.

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Works corresponding to the style will not just fit into the atmosphere, they will help to more fully reveal the contents of the interior. And it doesn’t matter if there is an incomplete color matching.

If the interior lacks a clear stylistic guide, you can choose a picture, guided by color.

There are several options:

The picture is consonant with the general color scheme. In the painting there are no colors that are not in the interior.
The main color scheme repeats the color scheme of the interior, but there are also one or two additional colors. If they are too “knocked out” from the general spectrum, add similar color details to the interior: pillows, vases.
The picture is an accent spot: no repetition in accessories. This method is most often used in neutral interiors.

When choosing a painting for the living room, remember: a work of art should make a worthy impression. This is a combination of several parameters - workmanship, color saturation, the original baguette, the mood that carries the picture. Then it will be a true decoration of your room.