Decorate your living room with a painting or a mural
- Studio Hardie
- Jan 29
- 2 min read
How to decorate your living room?
The living room is the heart of your home: a space for living, sharing, and welcoming guests. Decorating its walls with a painting or mural is the best way to bring style, personality, and depth to the room.
And when you choose a textured relief artwork, like those created by Studio Hardie , the light reveals the material and transforms your wall into a true centerpiece.
Which artwork should I choose based on the size of my living room?
Here are some simple guidelines:
Living room size | Recommendation | Ideas |
Small living room | 1 large artwork or a compact triptych | Vertical format to add height |
Medium living room | Horizontal picture above the sofa | Subtle relief for play of light |
Main hall | Mural or series of works | Gallery effect + visual immersion |
Playing with light: the advantage of relief artworks
The relief adds an incomparable dimension: shadows + light = movement
Depending on the time of day, the artwork transforms. Side lighting (floor lamp, wall lamp) will highlight the textures of the plaster and create a warm atmosphere.
Staging idea: Wall light directed at a fresco → contrast & elegance.
Choosing the right colors for your living room
Neutral colors (beige, cream, stone tones) → timeless and stylish design
Strong contrasts → guaranteed dynamism and focal point
Colors that match your decor → visual harmony
Textured wall art can remain monochrome , because it is the relief that makes the spectacle.
What size painting should I choose above a sofa?
As a general rule, the width of the artwork should represent 60 to 80% of the width of the sofa.
A vertical work draws the eye upwards, a horizontal one structures the space.
Studio Hardie will assist you in choosing the ideal format for your living room.
Mural or painting: which to choose for your living room?
Textured table | Mural |
Easy to move | Custom-made, perfectly integrated |
Ideal above a piece of furniture | Ideal for a full wall |
precise focal point | Strong identity of the place |
Simple installation | High-end result |
If you like walls that tell a story , a mural is a premium choice.
Harmonizing your living room with a piece of wall art: mistakes to avoid
Too small → lost on the wall
Too high → lack of connection with the furniture
Too many colors → visual overload
Lack of light → relief not enhanced
A relief artwork needs to breathe, with space around it to play its role as a central piece.
Transform your living room with Studio Hardie
At Studio Hardie, each artwork is handmade using textured plaster:
Custom sizes to fit your wall perfectly
Unique and contemporary creations
Possibility of a mural or decorative panels
Personalized advice based on your lighting and decor
Every living room becomes a daily art gallery.
Your living room deserves a painting or mural that reflects its character: elegant, expressive, and vibrant. Whether you choose a textured painting or a mural, the material is what will bring your interior to life.
Do you have a project or would you like a custom-made artwork?
Contact us directly by email: contact@hardiestudioart.com
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