From Van Gogh to Klimt: How to Bring Famous Painters’ Art into Your Home (UK Guide)

There’s something special about living with art you recognise. When you walk past Starry Night in your own hallway, or sit down to dinner under a shimmering Klimt, it doesn’t just “match the sofa” – it feels like a tiny piece of a museum has moved into your home.

The challenge, of course, is how to do this in a way that feels elegant, modern and practical for real UK homes – not like a poster taped to a student flat wall. That’s exactly where our Famous Painters’ Textured Partial Oil Paintings collection comes in.

In this guide, we’ll look at how to choose pieces inspired by Van Gogh, Monet, Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch and Michelangelo, where to hang them and how our textured partial oil painting technique helps these classics sit beautifully in modern UK interiors.

Why famous painters work so well in modern UK homes

Famous paintings are instantly recognisable. Guests often notice them within seconds, and they naturally become a talking point – whether it’s Van Gogh’s swirling skies or Klimt’s golden patterns. But beyond that, they also bring:

Emotion – Van Gogh’s pieces can feel energetic, romantic or quietly melancholic.
Calm – Monet’s soft brushwork is perfect for serene bedrooms and dining rooms.
Drama – Munch and Michelangelo create strong, memorable focal points.
Luxury – Klimt’s gold tones and decorative detailing look incredibly rich on the wall.

The key is presenting these works in a way that respects the original, but still feels fresh and tactile. That’s what our textured partial technique is designed to do.

What makes textured partial famous painter pieces different?

Every artwork in the Famous Painters collection starts as a carefully prepared print on canvas that stays faithful to the original painting. Our artists then apply real oil paint by hand to selected areas – highlights, brushstrokes, folds of clothing, flowers, halos, reflections on water – creating a layered surface that you can actually see and feel.

This gives you the depth and richness of an oil painting without the cost or fragility of a museum piece. Because the texture is controlled and balanced, the canvases work beautifully in:

Living rooms above sofas or sideboards
Bedrooms above the bed or dressing table
Hallways and staircases where you want a true statement piece
Home offices where you’d like a bit of inspiration on the wall

If you’d like to learn more about the technique itself, you can also read our blog article “Textured Partial Oil Paintings: A New Dimension in Art” .

Van Gogh: expressive colour and movement

Van Gogh’s paintings are ideal if you want a space to feel emotional, creative and alive. Pieces such as swirling night skies, bold yellow houses and vibrant floral works add instant character to a room.

In our collection, you’ll find textured interpretations of icons like:

Starry Night – a dramatic choice for living rooms or feature walls.
Sunflowers and Almond Blossoms – bright, uplifting options for kitchens, dining rooms and cosy lounges.
The Yellow House and The Church at Auvers – characterful architecture pieces that suit hallways and home offices.

The raised texture on selected brushstrokes gives Van Gogh’s trademark movement extra depth: skies feel more atmospheric, swirling lines catch the light, and flowers seem to sit gently off the canvas. For a full overview, you can browse all Van Gogh inspired options within our Famous Painters’ Textured Partial Oil Paintings collection .

Monet: calm, light-filled impressions

If you prefer something softer and more tranquil, Monet is an excellent choice – especially for UK homes with calmer colour palettes. Water, bridges, gardens and soft skies work beautifully in bedrooms, dining rooms and light-filled living rooms.

Our Monet-inspired pieces include:

Water Lilies scenes with gently raised lilies and reflections
The Japanese Bridge and garden views with textured foliage and light
Quiet riverside and Vétheuil landscapes with subtle highlights

Here, the textured partial technique is used with a light touch – just enough to bring water, lilies and leaves forward without making the painting feel heavy. It’s ideal if you want your wall art to feel peaceful rather than overpowering.

Klimt: golden glamour for bedrooms and lounges

For those who love a touch of luxury, Gustav Klimt is hard to beat. Gold, pattern and flowing fabrics make his works feel glamorous and decorative – perfect for feature walls in bedrooms, lounges or dressing areas.

In our Klimt selection you’ll find textured versions of:

The Kiss – a romantic centrepiece for above a bed or sofa
The Lady in Gold and other portraits for dressing rooms and hallways
The Tree of Life, Golden Tears and decorative landscapes

Texture is used deliberately on robes, jewellery and golden backgrounds to catch the light and create a soft shimmer. Paired with warm lighting and neutral walls, a Klimt piece can easily become the star of the room.

Munch & Michelangelo: bold, dramatic statements

Some spaces call for something a little more dramatic. For that, works inspired by Edvard Munch and Michelangelo are ideal.

A textured interpretation of The Scream emphasises the flowing lines and expressive sky, making it a powerful talking point in a hallway, stairwell or contemporary living room. Meanwhile, The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo brings a more classical feeling – perfect for high-ceilinged spaces, home libraries or formal sitting rooms.

In both cases, the textured partial technique is kept controlled. Key areas – hands, clouds, sky, drapery – are brought forward just enough to create depth and shadow without overwhelming the original composition.

Where to hang famous painter pieces in a UK home

Not sure where to start? Here are a few tried-and-tested placements our UK customers love:

Above the sofa – a large Van Gogh or Klimt centred above the sofa instantly anchors the room.
Above the bed – Monet for calm, Klimt for romance and warmth.
Dining room wall – Monet landscapes or Michelangelo pieces for a more classic atmosphere.
Hallway or staircase – bold works like The Scream or dramatic Van Gogh skies.

If you’d like a practical guide to sizing and positioning, you might also enjoy our article “How to Choose the Perfect Wall Art Above Your Sofa (A Practical UK Guide)” .

Mixing famous painters with other textured wall art

Famous painter pieces don’t have to live on their own. In fact, they often look even better when combined with other textured works:

Pair a Klimt with a more sculptural piece from our 3D Heavy Textured Oil Paintings collection to add depth and contrast.
Build a gallery wall mixing Van Gogh or Monet with modern abstracts from our main Textured Partial Oil Paintings collection .
Use a single famous painter piece as the hero, and surround it with simpler, more neutral works so it remains the focus.

The key is to keep a consistent colour palette and to vary scale and texture just enough that the wall feels layered, not cluttered.

Ready to choose your own favourite masterpiece?

Whether you’ve always loved Van Gogh’s skies, Monet’s gardens, Klimt’s gold or the drama of Munch and Michelangelo, bringing a famous painter into your home doesn’t need to be complicated or intimidating.

With carefully created canvases and our hand-applied textured partial technique, you can enjoy museum-inspired artwork that feels rich, tactile and perfectly at home in a modern UK interior.

You can explore the full range of designs in our Famous Painters’ Textured Partial Oil Paintings collection and find the piece that speaks to you – whether it’s for a living room, bedroom, hallway or home office.