Layering Colour: How to Combine Animal Paintings with Abstracts and Florals for a Cohesive Look

Have you ever wondered how to style colourful animal paintings alongside abstracts or florals without things feeling chaotic? The secret lies in layering colour thoughtfully to create a cohesive, joyful look.

Combining vibrant animal paintings with abstract or floral pieces can add depth and personality to a space. For example, a large expressive heron painting will draw the eye, while a smaller coral-toned abstract or a loose floral adds softness and movement nearby. Choosing artworks with shared colours – like pops of turquoise, coral pinks, or sunny yellows – helps tie everything together without being overly matchy.

This approach works beautifully in living spaces, hallways, or bedrooms, bringing in both the character of wildlife art and the calm of abstracts or florals. It creates a layered look that feels curated rather than cluttered, adding warmth and life to your home.

If you’re planning a gallery wall, start with your statement animal piece, then build around it with abstracts or florals that echo one or two colours from your main painting. Leave breathing space between pieces so each can shine while still feeling part of a whole.

Using a mix of animal art with abstract or floral pieces is a wonderful way to celebrate colour, tell your story, and add joy to your home every day.

Three Tropical Brights

The Shrimp Pickers, Dreaming in Coral 2, and Fragrant Summer. These are all also available as canvas prints in various sizes.