Modern Wall Art

Wall art finishes a room by giving the eye somewhere to rest, whether that's a single oversized piece above a sofa or a considered gallery wall across a hallway. Our collection, framed by hand in England with partner King & McGaw, spans modern prints, museum reproductions and original contemporary works, each available in sizes chosen to suit British room scales.
  • Seven Fish Print 30 x 40cm Seven Fish Print 30 x 40cm
  • Ritmo 03 Framed Print 30 x 30cm Ritmo 03 Framed Print 30 x 30cm
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    Doodle 06 Print by Maya Eline Leroy 50cm x 70cm Doodle 06 Print by Maya Eline Leroy 30cm x 40cm
  • The World is Your Oyster Print 30 x 40cm The World is Your Oyster Print 30 x 40cm
  • St Germain Near Tunis, 1914 by Paul Klee Framed Print St Germain Near Tunis, 1914 by Paul Klee Framed Print
  • The People Framed Print 30 x 30cm The People Framed Print 30 x 30cm
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    Sarah Wisniewska - Baby Pinkie Print Sarah Wisniewska - Baby Pinkie Print 30cm x 40cm
  • The Sheaf 1953 54 x 62cm The Sheaf 1953 54 x 62cm
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    The Sheaf 1953 54 x 62cm
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    Kenzo Ejiri - Blue Fiji Print Kenzo Ejiri - Blue Fiji Print 30cm x 40cm
  • Turquoise Sea, Pink Sky by Lesley Birch Framed Print Turquoise Sea, Pink Sky by Lesley Birch Framed Print

    A piece hanging above a sofa reads best at two-thirds the sofa's width, so a 210cm sofa pairs with a piece of roughly 140cm across, either as a single work or a diptych. Hanging height centres the artwork at 145 to 155cm from the floor, which matches gallery hanging convention and keeps the piece readable from standing height.

    Wall art reads best when it shares a tone with the room rather than mirroring it exactly. Pick out one colour from the scheme, whether that's a cushion shade, a rug tone, or a curtain accent, and let the artwork echo it loosely. This keeps the piece feeling considered rather than themed to the rest of the furniture.

    Gallery convention places the centre of a piece at 145 to 155cm from the floor, a height that reads comfortably from standing. When hanging above furniture, leave a 15 to 25cm gap between the top of the piece and the top of the sofa or sideboard, so the art and the furniture read as a grouped pair rather than isolated objects.

    Lay the arrangement out on the floor first, with around 5cm between each frame, and photograph the final layout before lifting a single piece. Hang the central frame first at 150cm centre height, then work outward. Paper templates the same size as each frame, taped to the wall, make the transfer painless and avoid unnecessary hammer holes.

    • Modern Wall Art Ideas To Refresh The Home
      In People’s Homes
      Modern Wall Art Ideas To Refresh The Home
      As we’ve spent most of (if not all) our time indoors this year, we’ve come to realise how important the home really is. So it’s inevitable that many of us will now be searching for ways to refresh or revamp our interiors. And modern wall art offers the perfect solution. Whether you’re looking to bring your empty walls to life or searching for a way to create a stylish centrepiece, wall art will bring instant charm and character. Regardless of your style or the size of your space, we’ve got the simple tricks to transform your decor. Here, we share those tips with you. Create a gallery wall A gallery wall is the perfect way to bring charm, character and colour to bare walls. A curated display of modern art, posters and prints, it will instantly update your interiors and create a focal point in the home. Opt for simple frames in a single finish or wood, or mix it up with elaborate variations. Then extend from the floor to the ceiling to create the illusion of space. Display throughout the home Modern wall art has the potential to bring every room in the house to life. So don’t neglect the bathroom or the home office, or even the kitchen. Oversized prints or photographs will demand attention and set the mood in small spaces. While monochrome prints will work well in minimalist spaces and vibrant pieces will enliven considered interiors. Match the space If you’re an avid fan of consistency, choose your modern wall art carefully. Select colours or patterns that match the tone and decor of the room you wish to display them. Choose pieces that match the style of your space, including any furniture or soft furnishings that you’ve already accumulated. Incorporate symmetry Experimenting with symmetry is the perfect way to inject a little visual interest into the home. Try hanging a large piece of artwork directly above a sideboard or cabinet, then place two table lamps on top on either side. This will not only transform your dull and drab walls, it’ll also bring character and charm to the entire room. Choose a theme If you chose your home decor based upon a theme, why not apply the same logic to your wall art. If you have beechy, bright walls and light floors, try light sketches and illustrations. And if you’ve dark, punchy walls, choose more bold and bright pieces. If you’re not sure of a theme, have a little fun experimenting until you find the one that’s right for you. Mix it up When it comes to wall art, you can really think outside of the box. While we love an artistic print, they really just are the start. Try hanging tapestries, throws or fabrics to create a sense of softness in your space. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could even pin up a quilt. Whatever your style, try a little something different. Experiment with display Modern wall art shouldn’t necessarily be confined to one method of display. Of course you’ll want to hang some of your pieces, but you don’t have to hang them all. Try leaning artwork against the wall in some areas. A piece, or clutter of pieces, resting on a sideboard or sitting atop a bar cabinet can also look very stylish. Stick to a single piece As much as we love a gallery wall or collection of matching artwork, some rooms require a lot less. In more minimal or serene settings, a single piece is enough to make a statement on a blank wall. Illustrations and line work pieces work particularly well in these settings. Use a mirror to catch the light Nothing highlights the intricacies and beauty of artwork quite like artful plays of light. Try hanging a mirror in the centre of the room to catch the light. This will work to cleverly expand the room and illuminate both the room’s decor and your modern wall art. The reflection will also help to make a small space feel a lot bigger. Discover more modern wall art for your home.
    • 3 Ways To Master The Art Of Mixing Old And New Design
      Styling
      3 Ways To Master The Art Of Mixing Old And New Design
      More often than not, your style isn’t simply modern or traditional, but a melange of the two. Which is good news, as a fusion of contemporary and classic décor is effective in creating an eclectic home that feels lived-in and is full of interest, not to mention being bang on trend. What’s more, most of us have pieces that have been gifted or inherited, so it’s important to know how to incorporate these into our schemes to avoid waste, not just because buying everything brand-new is seriously expensive. But the best bit about mixing styles? Because it’s not entirely trend-led, it enables you to create a home that’s uniquely yours – indeed, you’ll never see the same interior on the pages of a magazine or a similar room in the home of a friend. After all, in 2023, the ultimate bragging-right is individuality. Helen Belcher, senior interior planner at our Interior Planning Service, explains: “A home should be a collection of things you love to tell the collective story of those who share the space. Blending treasured antiques or vintage finds alongside more contemporary designs creates a truly unique home... At Heal’s, we suggest spreading these older pieces throughout the home to ensure ‘patina’ items that create intentional contrast, old and new, while ensuring the final look feels fresh and eclectic, rather than cluttered and dated.” Read on to discover how to master the art of mixing old and new to create a home that truly reflects the best of both worlds. Modern style in a period home Have you moved into a traditional home with period features? Think original floorboards, high ceilings and ornate cornices, all of which add to the charm and character of a house with real history. But how to decorate? Classic décor certainly has its appeal, but if you want your spaces to feel like part of the 21st century, then offsetting old features with modern furniture can look effortlessly chic. Consider a contemporary sofa, like the curvaceous Nuvola in on-trend bouclé, or a statement sideboard, such as the luxurious Lars with its painted finish and walnut detailing. Add further modernity in futuristic lighting(sleek and minimalist Saber is sure to bring the drama), a gallery of wall art that wouldn’t look out of place at MoMA – think colourful pieces and abstract prints – and contemporary objets d’art (see Broste Copenhagen, Hay and Ligne Roset for inspiration). With a little know-how, and a dash of inspiration, a period home can easily set the stage for the next generation. Traditional décor in a contemporary space One of the benefits of moving into a new-build is that it offers homeowners a completely blank canvas on which to express their personal style. That said, it can hard to inject warmth for those leaning into a modern aesthetic with similarly contemporary décor, which is when vintage pieces can be the key to success. In a neutral space with little to no interest, a classically-inspired sofa like the Devon, featuring a scroll-armed profile, high-cushioned back and gently-tapered legs, adds much-needed character. White or grey walls? Plump for colourful upholstery – petrol-blue or forest-green, perhaps? – in a tactile fabric like luxe velvet for depth and texture. Underfoot, furnish with a vintage-inspired rug – luxury carpet maker Louis de Poortere is cleverly reinventing Oriental styles for a snip of the price ­­– for pattern on a plain floor. And, finally, breathe even more life into a modern room with a design classic, such as an Anglepoise Original 1227 floor lamp, to make it look like it’s been curated over years. Classic and contemporary furniture together You may love modern furniture, but you might also have traditional pieces that have been passed down from generation to generation, in which case there’s an art to pulling mixed styles together. Firstly, start with a simple colour palette on the walls that allows eclectic furniture to do the talking – there’ll already be a visual feast so you don’t want to add one element to many – and favour hardwood or solid flooring layered with rugs over fitted carpet (which can look odd with vintage pieces). Likewise, keep window treatments clean and unfussy, once again allowing your furnishings to be the star of the show. Finally, when combining vintage and contemporary, avoid making any single item a statement piece. Everything should have equal weighting to create a sense of cohesion and calm with each being beautiful and interesting in their own right. Browse and buy contemporary furniture or design classics to inspire your own interior decoration.
    • Art Into Industry – The Bauhaus At Heal’s
      Art Into Industry – The Bauhaus At Heal’s
      It’s not hard to see the effect the Bauhaus continues to have on contemporary design. Just take a look at the tubular style furniture within our showrooms. Yet the link between the influential German design school and Heal’s goes far beyond that of recent memory. Founded in 1919, the Bauhaus spearheaded a wave of experimental design that swept across northern Europe throughout the following decade. In contrast, British interiors of the time were very much stuck in the Edwardian or, at worst, stuffy Victorian era with a conservative preference for darkly coloured rooms and highly decorative furnishings. Never afraid of ruffling a few feathers, one man was determined to import this new ‘international style’ into the nation’s homes. Through a series of exhibitions entitled ‘Modern Tendencies’, held within the stores Mansard Gallery, Ambrose Heal set about showcasing what was for many visitors their first taste of modernist tubular furniture. While there may have been hostility from some quarters, upon visiting the exhibition The Spectator magazine (25 September, 1931) declared that it would ‘like to send there all those who gibe at the modern idiom and let them see how far from the operating theatre even steel furniture can be when used with proper discrimination.’ With each exhibition the spirit of innovation became more emboldened. In the midst of the Great Depression, Ambrose continued to champion the economy and efficiency of industrially styled furniture, investing in a nationwide promotional campaign ‘Heal’s Economy Furniture for 1932 and All That’ followed by ‘Economy with a Difference at Heal’s 1933’. Alongside the work of in-house designer-makers Johnson, Greenwood and Shepherd, these glossy catalogues displayed a new line of chrome-plated furnishings from legendary Bauhaus designer Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe. A former head of the school, his tubular steel MR 10 chair perfectly encapsulates the elegant balance of form and function Modernist furniture strove to achieve. Despite the fact that the Bauhaus had been forced to shut its doors in 1933, the floodgates had well and truly been opened, and by 1936 an exhibition entitled ‘Contemporary Furniture by Seven Architects’ featured the work of another former Bauhaus professor Marcel Breuer. Having fled to London to escape the oppressive climate of Nazi Germany, Breuer began designing for progressive British manufacturer Isokon - whose head of design also happened to be the founder of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius - with a number of these iconic pieces such as his Long Chair sold at Heal’s. The rising political tensions of the time saw a number of talented designers flee Europe for America, with the outbreak of war putting any notion of design for anything other than service of one’s country on hold. Yet, the extraordinary work of the Bauhaus has continued to influence the following generations of designers, not least the furniture and homewares on display at Heal’s. Just think, if it wasn’t for the ground-breaking work of messrs Breuer, Gropius and Van Der Rohe, would we have the designs of modern day pioneers Tom Dixon, Matthew Hilton and Philippe Starck? We think not! So here’s to Ambrose Heal for introducing revolutionary design to a whole generation of British homes – long may his and the Bauhaus’ legacy continue.