The first decision you will make when creating paint by numbers wall art is size. A canvas that is too small in a large living room can feel lost and underwhelming. A canvas that is too large in a cosy bedroom can feel cramped. Getting the size right is the difference between artwork that blends into the background and artwork that becomes a focal point.

Here is where paint by numbers wall art truly shines: you control the colour palette. Unlike buying pre-made artwork, you can choose colours that perfectly harmonise with your furnishings, walls, and overall design scheme.

Colour Matching Strategy

Start by identifying your room's dominant colour. Is it warm (creams, terracottas, warm greys)? Cool (blues, silvers, cool greys)? Neutral (whites, blacks, greys)? Your wall art should either complement or intentionally contrast with this base. For a cohesive look, choose a paint by numbers design where the colours include your room's primary colour, one or two accent colours already present in your decor, and a pop of colour that brings energy without clashing.

Warm Palette Rooms

If your room features warm tones, warm beige walls, terracotta accents, golden lighting , look for designs with warm oranges, reds, warm yellows, and browns. A landscape with sunset hues, warm florals, or autumn-inspired artwork will feel perfectly at home.

Cool Palette Rooms

Cool-toned rooms with blues, purples, silvers, and cool greys pair beautifully with artwork featuring cool blues, teals, purples, and cooler neutrals. Ocean scenes, cool botanical designs, and minimalist compositions work wonderfully here.

Neutral Rooms

If you have kept your walls neutral, you have maximum flexibility. You can go bold with a colourful paint by numbers piece that becomes your room's statement art, or keep it soft with a muted, sophisticated design. Browse our paint by numbers collection for designs in every colour palette.

A single painting can transform a room. But a gallery wall? That is where the magic happens. Paint by numbers artwork is perfect for creating a selected, intentional gallery wall that looks like you hired a professional designer.

Colour Coordination Across Multiple Paintings

When creating a gallery wall, you have two options. A monochromatic series uses designs in the same colour family (all blues, all purples) for a sophisticated, cohesive look. A complementary mix selects designs with complementary colours that share a unifying element, all florals in different colours, or landscapes with varying palettes.

Once your paint by numbers masterpiece is complete, how you frame it determines how professionally it displays. For a deep dive into every framing option, read our complete guide on how to frame paint by numbers.

Framed Canvas (The Professional Look)

Stretch your finished canvas onto a wooden frame and place it in a frame with or without glass. Without glass shows off your brushwork and texture with a modern feel. With UV glass protects colours from fading and extends artwork life significantly. With non-glare glass reduces reflections, perfect for high-light rooms.

Wood Frame + Matting

A mat creates breathing room between your canvas and frame, instantly elevating the presentation. White or cream matting is classic and timeless. Coloured matting that pulls one colour from your painting creates a sophisticated, intentional look. Double matting adds depth with two mats in complementary shades.

Floating Frame

The artwork appears to float inside the frame, a clean, modern look that showcases your brushwork beautifully. Ideal for contemporary decor.

Gallery Wall Frames

Simple, minimal frames (typically black, white, or natural wood) create visual continuity across multiple artworks. Perfect for your gallery wall layout.

Living Room: The Bold Statement

Your living room wall art should be visible when guests enter. Position your largest painting where it naturally draws the eye, above a sofa, fireplace, or console table. The centre of your artwork should be roughly 150 cm from the floor. Hang 20–25 cm above a sofa or table for visual balance.

Bedroom: Calm & Personal

Your bedroom art should feel like a personal sanctuary. Hang artwork that brings you peace and joy, perhaps a landscape, botanical study, or abstract in calming colours. Position above the bed headboard or on the wall opposite the bed so you see it when waking. Consider two smaller matching paintings flanking the bed for symmetry.

Home Office: Inspiration & Focus

Office artwork should inspire focus and creativity without creating visual distraction. Choose designs with clean lines or motivating subjects. Position to the side of your desk (in your peripheral vision) or above a shelf behind your desk. Best designs include minimalist abstracts, botanical studies, and motivational landscapes.

Kitchen & Dining: Warmth & Appeal

Warm colours, food-inspired designs, and cheerful artwork work beautifully in kitchens and dining rooms. A single medium canvas on a feature wall or a small gallery of four to six small paintings above a dining table creates a welcoming atmosphere.

Hallway: A Journey

Hallways are perfect for a linear gallery of small to medium paintings, creating visual interest as people move through your home. Position at eye level along the hallway wall, spaced evenly. A cohesive series that tells a story or shares a colour palette works best.