Wayfair Wall Art: Online Home Store Complete Collection

Okay so I was browsing Wayfair’s wall art section last Tuesday at like midnight because I couldn’t sleep and honestly their collection is way more extensive than I expected. Like I’ve been curating art for clients for years but their online inventory just keeps expanding and I’ve actually ordered probably 30+ pieces over the past few months for different projects.

How Their Search Actually Works (And Why It’s Annoying Sometimes)

The filters are gonna be your best friend here but also sometimes they’re weirdly categorized. You can search by size which is obvious, but then there’s this thing where abstract art gets lumped together with geometric and I’m like…those are not the same vibe at all. I usually start with room type honestly because their algorithm seems to understand that better. So if you click “living room wall art” you get more curated results than just searching “canvas prints.”

Oh and another thing, their price ranges are all over the place. You’ll see a print for $45 next to an original for $890 and they don’t always make it super clear which is which until you read the full description. I learned this the hard way when I ordered what I thought was a canvas for a client’s bedroom and it turned out to be an unframed paper print. Had to reorder, whole thing was a mess.

The Different Types They Carry

So they’ve got canvas prints which are probably 60% of their inventory, framed prints, wood wall art (this has gotten really popular lately), metal prints, and then actual original paintings. The canvas ones come either stretched on frames ready to hang or rolled which you gotta frame yourself. Always check that because the product photos don’t always make it obvious.

I ordered this huge 3-piece abstract set in blues and grays for my own dining room last month and when it arrived the canvases were already mounted on wooden frames with hardware on the back. Literally took me 10 minutes to hang all three pieces. But then I got a similar looking set for a client and those came rolled in a tube and she was NOT happy about the extra framing cost.

Canvas Prints (The Most Common Option)

These are printed on canvas material and wrapped around wooden stretcher bars. Quality varies wildly depending on the seller because Wayfair hosts like thousands of third-party vendors. The ones from “Trademark Fine Art” I’ve had good luck with. The colors stay pretty true to what you see on screen. There’s another brand…hold on I gotta look this up…okay it’s “East Urban Home” and their prints are fine but sometimes the canvas wrap isn’t super tight so you get like a slightly warped look.

My dog knocked over one of the East Urban Home pieces before I delivered it and the corner dented which actually wouldn’t have happened with a higher quality stretch. Just something to know.

Framed Prints Under Glass

Okay so these look more traditional and polished. They’re actual prints behind glass in wooden or metal frames. I use these a lot for clients who want that classic gallery look. The frame quality though…you really gotta read reviews. Some of them come with frames that feel like they’d break if you looked at them wrong. Ones from “Amanti Art” are consistently decent. I’ve ordered maybe 15 pieces from them and only had one issue where the glass arrived cracked but Wayfair replaced it in like 3 days.

Wait I forgot to mention the matting situation. Some come with mats (that border between the print and frame) and some don’t. If you want it to look more expensive, get the ones with mats. Makes such a difference.

How to Actually Pick Something That Won’t Look Cheap

This is gonna sound weird but I always zoom in on the product photos as much as possible. If you can see visible pixels or the image looks blurry when you zoom, it’s probably gonna look like that in person too. Wayfair’s photography is usually pretty accurate which is helpful.

Size is where everyone messes up. That “40×30 canvas looks perfect” until it shows up and it’s either way too small for your wall or completely overwhelming. I tell people to tape out the dimensions on your wall with painter’s tape before ordering. Sounds extra but I promise you’ll save yourself returns.

My client Sarah didn’t do this and ordered a 60×40 inch piece for above her sofa and it was comically large. Like we’re talking floor to ceiling almost. She kept it though because return shipping was expensive and honestly after we rearranged some furniture it worked but that was stressful for both of us.

Color Matching Is Tricky

Your screen settings are gonna show colors differently than they’ll look in person. I learned to read the reviews specifically looking for comments about color accuracy. If multiple people say “the blue is more teal in person” or whatever, believe them. Also their return policy is decent but you gotta keep all the packaging which for large pieces is annoying to store if you’re not sure yet.

I keep a whole stack of flattened boxes in my garage from Wayfair orders because I wait to see pieces in my clients’ actual spaces before I commit to keeping them.

The Multi-Panel Sets (Gallery Walls Made Easy)

Okay so funny story, I was watching The Crown and procrastinating on a gallery wall design and just ordered one of those pre-coordinated 5-piece sets from Wayfair instead. Came with a paper template showing exactly where to put each piece. Honestly it looked…fine? Not as custom as what I would’ve designed but the client loved it and it took maybe 30 minutes to install.

They have 2-piece, 3-piece, 5-piece, even 7-piece sets. The spacing is predetermined which takes out the guesswork. Good for people who get anxious about design decisions. Not great if you want something unique.

The quality on these is really dependent on the manufacturer. “Ready2HangArt” brand does decent multi-panel sets. The alignment is usually good meaning the image flows properly across panels. I got a cheap one once where the panels didn’t line up right and there was like a half-inch gap in the image where it should’ve connected.

Textured and Wood Wall Art

This category has blown up lately. Carved wood pieces, mixed media stuff with metal accents, 3D textured canvases. I’m obsessed with using these for clients who want something different. There’s this one brand…ugh what’s it called…Corrigan Studio maybe? They do really cool geometric wood wall sculptures.

Ordered a circular wood mandala thing for a client’s meditation room and it was actually heavier than I expected which is good because it feels substantial. Came with heavy duty hanging hardware too. Cost was around $200 which isn’t bad for a statement piece.

The textured canvases with like actual paint buildup and gel medium…some of these are surprisingly well done for mass produced pieces. You’re not getting original art obviously but from a few feet away they read as way more expensive than they are.

Metal Prints Are Having a Moment

These are prints infused onto aluminum panels. Super modern looking, really durable. I use them a lot in bathrooms and kitchens because they hold up better to humidity. The colors are really vibrant, almost too vibrant sometimes. I got a landscape metal print for my own kitchen and the greens were like neon compared to what I saw online. Still liked it but just know they’re punchy.

They’re lightweight which is nice for hanging but you can see reflections in certain lighting so placement matters.

Reading Reviews the Right Way

Okay so I always filter reviews to show “verified purchases” first and then I look for ones with photos. People will post pics of the art actually on their walls which is way more helpful than the product shots. You can see scale, true colors in different lighting, how the framing actually looks.

If there’s less than like 10 reviews I get nervous. Could be new inventory which is fine but could also be dropshipped stuff that’s untested. I usually sort by most recent too because quality can change if they switch manufacturers.

One time I ordered based on old reviews and apparently they’d changed suppliers and the new version was completely different quality. Reviews mentioned it but I didn’t read carefully enough. Now I always check dates.

The Brands Worth Paying Attention To

After ordering a ridiculous amount of their stuff I’ve noticed some brands are consistently better. Trademark Fine Art like I mentioned earlier, Amanti Art for framed pieces, Wrought Studio has interesting modern stuff, Corrigan Studio for textured and dimensional pieces.

Then there’s their Wayfair exclusive brands which are hit or miss. Latitude Run is their modern brand and I’ve had okay experiences. Mercury Row is another one…some good some meh. You really gotta check individual piece reviews with these.

Oh and another thing, some of the really cheap prints under $30 are literally just posters in cheap frames. They’re fine for like a rental or temporary situation but don’t expect longevity. The paper quality is usually not archival so they’ll fade or yellow over time especially in sunny rooms.

Custom and Personalized Options

They’ve started offering more customizable stuff which I haven’t explored a ton but I did order a custom family name sign for my sister and it turned out cute. You can change colors, add text, some pieces let you adjust sizes. The preview tool is pretty accurate to what you actually get.

Turnaround time on custom pieces is obviously longer, like 2-3 weeks usually. Worth it if you want something specific but don’t go this route if you’re in a hurry.

Shipping and Packaging Real Talk

Small to medium pieces usually arrive in good shape. They pack them pretty well with corner protectors and bubble wrap. Large pieces over 40 inches are riskier. I’ve had several arrive with dinged corners or cracked frames. Always inspect immediately while the delivery person is still there if possible.

Their customer service is actually pretty responsive about damaged items. I’ve done probably 5 or 6 damage claims and they either send replacements or issue refunds without too much hassle. You just need photos of the damage and original packaging.

Shipping times vary wildly depending on whether it’s coming from a Wayfair warehouse or drop-shipped from the manufacturer. I’ve gotten stuff in 2 days and I’ve waited 3 weeks. Check the estimated delivery date and in my experience it’s usually accurate within a few days.

What I Actually Buy vs. What I Skip

I buy a lot of their mid-range canvas prints ($80-200 range), textured pieces, and multi-panel sets. Quality is usually decent enough for the price and clients are happy. I skip most of the super cheap stuff under $40 unless it’s for staging or temporary use. I also usually skip their “original paintings” over $500 because at that price point I’d rather work with local artists or galleries where I can see the actual piece first.

The sweet spot for value is probably $100-250 depending on size. You’re getting something that looks good, will last a reasonable amount of time, and doesn’t feel like obvious mass production.

Wait I forgot to mention the sales. They have sales constantly. Like every week there’s some promotion. I never pay full price for anything. Sign up for emails or just wait a few days and whatever you want will probably be 20-30% off. Around major holidays the discounts are even better.

I bought this massive 4-panel beach scene during a Memorial Day sale for like 40% off and it’s been in my client’s beach house for two years now holding up perfectly fine. Would not have paid full price for it though.

Installation Hardware Situation

Most pieces come with basic hanging hardware. Usually D-rings and wire or sawtooth hangers. They’re fine for lightweight pieces but if you’re hanging anything over 20 pounds I replace the hardware with heavy duty picture hangers. Not worth the risk of something falling.

The paper templates some sets include are genuinely helpful. You tape them to the wall, mark your holes, remove template, install. Makes gallery walls so much easier. I wish all manufacturers did this.

My cat actually tore down one of the templates before I finished marking it which was annoying but I just remeasured. Would’ve been way harder without that guide though.

Returns and Regrets

You’ve got 30 days for most items which is reasonable. Return shipping on large pieces can be expensive though, sometimes $50+. They’ll email you a return label but check the cost before you commit. Sometimes it’s cheaper to just keep something and sell it locally or donate it.

I’ve returned maybe 20% of what I’ve ordered mostly due to color being different than expected or quality issues. The process is straightforward, you just initiate it through your account and print the label. Refunds usually process within a week of them receiving it back.

Biggest regret purchase was this abstract canvas that looked sophisticated online but in person was giving like hotel conference room energy. Couldn’t put my finger on why but it just felt corporate and soulless. Returned it and got a textured piece instead which had way more personality.