Art for your home: choosing a painting’s size, colours and subject

Start with the wall and the viewing position

Measure the available wall area and the furniture below it. Tell us where you will usually see the painting from: the doorway, a sofa or your desk. Horizontal and vertical formats create different rhythms. You can tape up a paper rectangle in the proposed size and photograph it from across the room. This helps you judge scale before choosing a canvas, while the final dimensions still need to be agreed.

Choose colours you enjoy, beyond matching the furniture

Save two or three catalogue paintings and explain their appeal: quiet light, vivid colour, a landscape or an unusual image. The painting does not have to repeat the sofa’s exact shade. Tell us whether you prefer a gentle connection with the room or a stronger focal point. Photograph the space in its usual daylight and evening lighting without filters. A screen colour is a reference, not an exact paint sample.

An existing original or a new composition

For an existing work, send its link and ask about current availability, dimensions and price. For a commission, describe the atmosphere, format and meaningful details. Discuss framing, packaging, delivery and your preferred arrival date separately. A useful opening might be: “I am looking for a horizontal landscape above my sofa; I like warm light and Canyon Keeper.” This gives the artist a concrete starting point for your commission.

What to send the artist

• A photograph of the room and measurements of the available wall.
• Two or three portfolio links and what you like about them.
• A proposed format, colours and subject you would enjoy.
• Destination city, preferred date, budget and framing questions.

Commission questions

Can I choose a painting for a finished interior?

Yes. Start with room photographs and measurements. You can discuss a catalogue work or a custom composition; availability and terms are confirmed directly.

Is framing included in the painting price?

Ask for the scope of the order. Confirm whether framing, packaging and delivery are included before agreeing to purchase.