Dressing the Living Room Wall with Posters
Which wall, which size and which subject to dress your living room wall with a poster. Brunelia tips.
Key points
- 18 posters in the Living room posters collection, all in the table below.
- From $21.00 in A4, up to $74.00 in A0, 5 sizes for each poster.
- Printed in the United States on demand, free delivery from $69.
The table
The 20 posters at a glance
The living room wall, an everyday view
The main living room wall is the one you look at most, the one that sets the atmosphere, the one guests study as they settle in. A well-chosen poster acts like an open window, a visual signature, an invitation to conversation.
Before you buy, it’s best to pick the right wall, the right size and the right subject: that’s the purpose of the detailed guide below (main wall, size, subjects that work, frame, measuring before you buy and pitfalls to avoid).
Our practical tip
Before any purchase, take a photo of the wall, open the image in a basic editor and overlay the poster at its real dimensions. 5 minutes of simulation often saves you from a disappointing impulse buy.
Dressing a living room wall with posters
The living room wall is the most exposed wall in the home. It frames the sofa, the TV, sometimes the fireplace. A well-chosen poster turns this central wall into a signature piece. Choose the wrong poster, and the whole living room looks dated.
Identifying the main living room wall
The main wall is the one you see when you walk into the room. Often the one behind the sofa. A centered A1 or A2 poster, in portrait or landscape, does the job. Avoid corners and short walls.
The right size for a living room
A1 (€39.95) above a 3-seater sofa. A2 (€29.95) above a 2-seater sofa or a sideboard. Height: center of the frame at 1.55 m from the floor.
Subjects that work in a living room
Cities (Lyon, Marseille, New York), travel (Marrakech, Lisbon), Belle Époque portraits, recognizable landscapes. The subject should tell a story, not just decorate.
The right frame for a living room
Light wood for Scandinavian, matte black for industrial, aged gold for Art Deco. The frame extends the overall style.
Measure before you buy
Before choosing a size, cut a paper template to the outer dimensions of the frame you have in mind and tape it to the wall. Step back to your usual spot on the sofa to judge the effect in real viewing conditions. For a wall of several frames, add up the width of each piece and the gaps planned between them before ordering: the total footprint matters more than the size of each poster on its own.
Pitfalls to avoid
A size that’s too small (a single A4 gets lost). A subject disconnected from the overall style. A basic IKEA frame on a premium poster. Overcrowding that saturates the room.
To dress your living room wall: Poster of a glamorous woman in a black dress and gold jewelry, Poster of a pétanque game at the Vallon des Auffes in Marseille, Poster of a Lyon bouchon, checkered tablecloth and wine pitcher. Also discover our women collection.
For 15 concrete compositions, see our compositions guide.
Also on the journal: 15 vintage living room ideas, design a frame wall, complete decorating guide.
See also: decorating an office with posters.
Build this wall
3 posters from this article, at true scale
All 3 posters: $106.00
Frequently asked questions
You often ask us
What poster size for a living room wall?
A1 above a 3-seater sofa, A2 above a 2-seater sofa. Center of the frame at 1.55 m from the floor.
Which subjects for a vintage living room?
Cities, travel, Belle Époque portraits, recognizable landscapes. The subject tells a story.
How do I design a gallery wall in a living room?
Triptych for Scandinavian, asymmetrical wall for bohemian, symmetrical duo for Art Deco. Match it to your style.
Which frame for a living room?
Light wood for Scandinavian, matte black for industrial, aged gold for Art Deco.
Which pitfalls should I avoid in a living room?
A size that’s too small, a disconnected subject, a basic frame on a premium poster, overcrowding.
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