Art for Above Sofa

Choosing the right artwork for above your sofa is one of the most important decisions when styling a living room. As the sofa is often the largest piece of furniture in the space, the artwork placed above it should feel balanced, proportional and connected to the room.

Studio Elwood’s collection of abstract wall art for above sofas is designed to create a strong focal point while maintaining harmony within the space. Each artwork is created by Australian artist Tory Burke and is available as a limited edition giclée print or original artwork.

What Size Artwork Works Best Above a Sofa?

Scale is key.

As a general rule, artwork should be 60–75% of the width of your sofa.

For example:

  • 2m sofa → artwork around 120–150cm wide
  • 2.5m sofa → artwork around 150–180cm wide

For larger spaces, consider extra large artworks or diptych pieces to create impact.

Single Artwork vs Diptych

  • A single large artwork creates a clean, bold statement
  • A diptych or multi-panel artwork works well across wider sofas and adds structure

Placement Guidelines

  • Hang artwork 15–25cm above the sofa
  • Centre the artwork with the sofa
  • Keep spacing consistent for multi-panel works

Framed or Unframed?

  • Unframed canvas works beautifully for large pieces and creates a relaxed, modern look
  • Framed artwork adds structure and a more refined finish

“Explore by Room”

👉 Living Room

👉 Bedroom

👉 Dining

👉 Hallway

 

“Explore by Colour”

👉 Neutral

👉 Green

👉 Blue

👉 Red

👉 Black

👉 Pink

Styling Notes

This artwork is designed to create a refined focal point within a space. It pairs particularly well with modern interiors, natural materials and considered colour palettes.

Best For

  • Living room feature walls
  • Dining spaces
  • Entryways
  • Statement interiors

Artwork Details

  • Original artwork (one of one)
  • Oil on Italian linen
  • Framed in premium timber
  • Ready to hang

Framing

This artwork is sold framed in a premium timber frame. Tory Burke signs each original on the reverse, allowing the composition to remain uninterrupted on the front.