The sofa is the most important piece in a living room. It sets the tone for the whole space and can bring a lot of character to it depending on the shape, color and texture. However, if your sofa is up against a wall, the seating is not where the decorating ends.

The wall above the sofa is as much a part of the scene as the sofa itself. A blank wall can detract from the sofa, making it look like it’s floating there, small and out of place. You can solve this issue with the right wall art. The wall art above the sofa can pull the entire room together and make the sofa look more grounded in the space. It finishes everything off, making it look more complete.

Sofa wall art is also a great way to also infuse some more charm and personality into your living room. There are tons of creative ways to take advantage of this big, empty space, so check out these 10 to get inspired.

Sofa Wall Art Ideas

A gallery wall of mismatched frames will create an artsy, unique display above your sofa and can mold to whatever height and width you need.
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A more structured gallery wall with a consistent theme and shape can create the look of one large piece of art.
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An eye-catching piece of art in something like metallic paint is a great way to make a statement and draw your eye to the sofa.
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You can mix a gallery wall with other elements, such as shelving, to make it more dynamic (and functional).
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One option for a gallery wall is to choose one large piece of art (like the black and white abstract in this photo) and then build the gallery around it.
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Two tall, vertical pieces are simple and beautiful above a sofa. You can flank them with mounted lights and decor if you need to fill more space to balance it all.
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You don’t have to stick with photography or illustrations to create a gallery wall. You can switch it up with other charming finds to make it your own.
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One large image split into three has a really cool effect as wall art and works well on a large space.
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You can also stack sets of three vertical pieces if you have tall ceilings to make the most of the height.
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To make the space feel larger, choose reflective or mirrored wall art to bounce light.
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These sofa wall art ideas are all great options for making the most of that blank space in your living room.

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Warm regards,
Megan