Collection
Black & White Animals Wall Art for the Living Room
This collection includes White Buck Unicorns Horn, Black Swan On The Water and White Swan At Night. Animals art draws on a reverence for the natural world and the character of individual creatures. The black & white palette is timeless and graphic, reading as classic in almost any interior. For a living room: the room where guests spend the most time, so a slightly bolder, more conversational piece earns its place. Every design here can be ordered as a custom-size canvas painting (framed, or unframed and rolled), a printed photo frame, or a cork, pin or magnetic board.
Featured designs
Editor’s picks in Black & White Animals
Old Elephant Amboseli National Park KenyaOpen in Studio ↗"Old Elephant Amboseli National Park Kenya" builds its animals mood through black & white tones set against a dynamic, off-centre arrangement. The visual idea driving this design is its connection to a reverence for the natural world and the character of individual creatures.
White Buck Unicorns HornOpen in Studio ↗"White Buck Unicorns Horn" builds its animals mood through black & white tones set against a bold diagonal energy running through the frame. Where this piece earns its place on a wall is its connection to a reverence for the natural world and the character of individual creatures.
Black Swan On The WaterOpen in Studio ↗"Black Swan On The Water" builds its animals mood through black & white tones set against a balanced, centred composition. The idea at the heart of this design is its connection to a reverence for the natural world and the character of individual creatures.
Blue Wildebeest In RainstormOpen in Studio ↗"Blue Wildebeest In Rainstorm" builds its animals mood through black & white and blue tones set against a layered, textured surface. What gives this piece its character is its connection to a reverence for the natural world and the character of individual creatures.
Baboon In RainOpen in Studio ↗"Baboon In Rain" builds its animals mood through black & white tones set against a layered, textured surface. The reading that stays with you here is its connection to a reverence for the natural world and the character of individual creatures.
Black & White Cat D1Open in Studio ↗"Black & White Cat D1" builds its animals mood through black & white tones set against a calm, open composition with generous negative space. Look closely and the real subject is its connection to a reverence for the natural world and the character of individual creatures.
Colour story
What colours actually run through this collection
Counted from the titles and catalogue data of the designs shown here: Black & White tones lead.
Buying guide & encyclopedia
Black & White Animals wall art for the Living Room: choosing and sizing
Choosing the right size for your wall
Type the exact width and height you want. A focal piece usually fills two-thirds to three-quarters of the furniture width below it.
Hanging it in the Living Room
Centre it 145–150cm from the floor to the artwork's middle, adjusting down a little if it sits above low furniture.
Last updated: November 2026
Questions
Black & White Animals wall art — FAQ
Can I order Black & White Animals art in a custom size?
Yes. Every Black & White Animals design is made to order in any width and height, with no minimum order for a single piece.
What size Black & White Animals art suits a living room?
Roughly two-thirds the width of the sofa or console beneath it — for a 210cm sofa, that is 120–150cm, or a considered pair.
Which medium is best for Black & White Animals wall art in a living room?
Canvas is the most painterly; a photo-frame print gives a classic glazed look; cork, pin and magnetic boards add everyday use.