Art for Above Sofa

Find abstract wall art for above your sofa, from statement pieces to coordinated diptychs. Explore artworks by Australian artist Tory Burke, then use the size and placement guide below to choose a balanced arrangement for your living room.

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

For a step-by-step guide, read how to style large wall art above a sofa, or browse our full Large Wall Art collection.

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