There is a reason landscape paintings have been hung in homes for centuries. A view of sea, fog or open land gives a room a sense of distance and breath, as if the wall had become a window. Modern landscape wall art keeps that feeling while dissolving the scene into calm bands of colour and light.
Why landscape art feels so calm
A horizon gives the eye a long, level line to follow. Psychologically, that reads as stability and space. Soft, misty landscapes are among the most restful images you can hang, which is why they suit living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms so well.
Modern landscapes
Our Horizon collection sits between landscape and abstraction: sea, fog and the line where they meet, in cool greys, mist and sand.
- Grey Lake: a still lake under low cloud.
- Low Fog: fog settling over water.
- Coastline and Dune Coast: where land meets sea.
- Rain Line and Tide: weather and water in soft bands.
Wide format for wide walls
Landscape art is made in horizontal format, which echoes the long line of sofas, sideboards and beds. A 30 × 40 in landscape above an 84 to 96 in sofa is close to perfect. See large wall art for the living room.
Rooms for landscape art
- Living rooms: above the sofa or fireplace.
- Dining rooms: above a sideboard. See dining room wall art.
- Bedrooms: above the bed, in landscape format for king beds.
- Offices: a long view to rest your eyes between tasks.
Frames for landscapes
White and light wood frames keep misty landscapes airy. Black wood adds a crisp edge, like a window frame, that suits modern rooms.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I hang landscape wall art?
Above long furniture such as sofas, sideboards and beds, where its horizontal shape echoes the furniture.
Can a landscape print make a room feel bigger?
Yes. A horizon suggests distance, which can make a small room feel more open.
What size should a landscape print be?
About two-thirds of the furniture below. Above most sofas, a 30 × 40 in landscape is ideal.
Explore Horizon, landscapes dissolving into abstraction.
