Art Buying Guide

Choosing wall art becomes much easier when you decide on the wall, size, format and visual mood before choosing the image. This House of Paintings guide gives you a practical framework for buying paintings and wall art for Indian homes and interior projects.

Start with the wall, not the artwork

Measure the usable wall width and height, noting furniture, switches, lamps and architectural features. Above a sofa, bed or console, the artwork or grouped arrangement should usually feel visually connected to the furniture rather than floating as a small object in a large empty area.

Choose the right format

Canvas wall art

Canvas gives artwork a tactile, gallery-like presentation and works well for large feature pieces. House of Paintings uses a premium 450 GSM canvas specification for selected products.

Hand-painted paintings

Choose hand-painted work when brushwork, physical texture and the individuality of a painted surface matter to you.

Art posters and prints

Prints and posters can be an excellent choice for graphic, photographic, typographic or fine-art imagery, especially when you want flexibility in framing.

Decorative wall plates

Wall plates work particularly well as grouped arrangements. They can introduce shape, pattern and colour where a conventional rectangular artwork feels too predictable.

Match size to the room

Large walls generally need either one appropriately scaled artwork or a coordinated grouping. A common mistake is choosing a piece because it looks large on a phone screen but appears undersized once installed. Measure first and compare the planned artwork dimensions to the actual wall.

Choose style by atmosphere

• Abstract: useful for adding colour, movement or visual sophistication without a literal subject.
• Modern & contemporary: works well in clean, design-led interiors.
• Indian traditional art: introduces cultural narrative, craft vocabulary and regional artistic language.
• Spiritual & religious art: suitable where symbolism and devotional meaning are central.
• Nature & landscape: a versatile choice for calmer, more restorative rooms.
• Famous paintings: ideal for customers who want recognised works from art history in reproduction formats.

Think about colour intelligently

Your artwork does not need to match every cushion or curtain. A stronger approach is to repeat one or two colours from the room while allowing the artwork to introduce contrast. Neutral interiors can support stronger statement art, while colourful interiors may benefit from a more disciplined palette.

Before you order

1. Confirm the finished artwork dimensions.
2. Check whether dimensions include a frame, if applicable.
3. Confirm the material and surface.
4. Read shipping and return information.
5. Plan hanging height and wall fixings appropriate to the size and weight.