How to Buy Modern Wall Art Online: A Designer's Guide

NADA RUSTOM

Sep 7

4 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

To buy modern wall art online with confidence, check four things before you order: the size for your wall, how the piece is made, what format it comes in, and what happens if something goes wrong. This guide shows you how to choose a piece, what to check, and what to expect when you order from Nrdesign Studio.

At a glance:

Measure the furniture and wall first. Above a sofa or bed, aim for about 60 to 75 percent of its width.
Choose the format that suits your room: rolled, stretched or floating-frame canvas.
Check the material: artist-grade cotton canvas, professional printing and a finish that controls glare.
Look for clear delivery times, tracking, and a clear policy for damaged artwork.
If a standard size does not fit, ask for a custom size.

What counts as modern wall art?

Modern wall art usually uses abstraction, minimalism, bold colour contrasts or inventive compositions. What matters most is how the artwork works in your room: its scale, its colours and the mood it creates. Pieces can contrast with your interior or echo its palette, as long as one clear connection ties the artwork to the space.

How do you buy modern wall art online?

Measure your space. Measure the wall and the furniture beneath the artwork, and note the room’s colours and materials.
Decide the mood. Calm, energetic or contemplative: the colours and composition should support it.
Choose the scale. One large canvas anchors a room, while smaller works suit corridors, niches and gallery walls. For measurements by room, see our wall art size guide for every room.
Choose the format. A floating frame gives a finished, gallery-style look. A stretched canvas feels quieter and more contemporary. A rolled canvas suits you if you plan to frame it yourself.
Test before you order. Mark the size on the wall with painter’s tape and live with it for a day, and look at room mockups on the artwork page.

Eye-level view of a large abstract canvas art hanging on a living room wall

What should you check before you buy art online?

Who made it. Nrdesign Studio creates its own curated collections, and does not resell mass-produced wall decor.
The material. Our artworks are printed on 400gsm artist-grade cotton canvas with a satin-matte finish that minimises glare.
The sizes. Standard sizes go up to 45×60 in (114×152 cm) in portrait or landscape, and up to 52.5×52.5 in (133×133 cm) square in a floating frame. See our Sizes & Formats guide.
Custom options. Custom sizes and bespoke commissions are available if a standard size does not fit.
Delivery and tracking. You should see delivery times by country and receive a tracking link.
Packaging. Stretched and framed canvases should arrive protected with corner guards and rigid cardboard.
The terms. Check what happens if the artwork arrives damaged, and whether returns are accepted.

What is the best website to buy wall art?

The best website for wall art shows you a curated selection and not endless options, explains its materials and sizes clearly, offers custom sizing, ships with tracking, and states its delivery and replacement terms in plain language. At Nrdesign Studio we aim to meet each of those points: our collections are original, every artwork is made to order, and the details are on our Shipping & Delivery FAQ and Return Policy.

How does buying from Nrdesign Studio work?

Choose an artwork from a collection in the shop.
Choose the format, size and frame colour.
Place your order. Payment is by major credit and debit cards, and by PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay when supported at checkout.
We produce it to order. Printing, stretching and framing take 2 to 5 business days.
It is dispatched with tracking. You receive a tracking link by email.
It arrives protected. Delivery takes about 4 to 20 days depending on the country, after production.
Close-up view of textured brushstrokes on a modern canvas painting

Is it safe to buy art online?

Yes, when the seller is clear about what you get. Check the material, the sizes, the delivery times and the policy for damaged artwork before you order. Because every Nrdesign Studio piece is made to order, we do not accept returns for change of mind or for a size chosen in error, so please check the size and format carefully. If an artwork arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, we arrange a free replacement. Shipping is available to selected countries across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania.

Can you buy custom wall art online?

Yes. If you love a piece but the standard size is wrong, or you need artwork built around a colour palette, a photo or a project brief, we offer custom sizing and custom commissions for homes, hotels and commercial spaces. See our Art Services page or email info@nrdesign.gr.