LED wall art blurs the line between a light fixture and a piece of decor. Switched off, it hangs like a sculpture or a clock; switched on, it bathes the wall in a soft, even glow. Our current pieces include a backlit moon in diameters from under 10 inches to nearly 40 inches, feather sculptures in white resin or on large panels that hang horizontally or vertically, and a backlit square wall clock offered in single sided, corner and foldable versions. Colors include white, blue, pink, green and orange, with warm white or three step dimming depending on the design.

Picking and placing a glowing piece

• Scale to the wall: Above a sofa or bed, choose a piece roughly two thirds the width of the furniture below it, just as you would with a framed print.
• Height: Center it at about eye level, around 57 to 60 inches from the floor, or 8 to 10 inches above the top of a sofa back or headboard.
• Power and cord: Plan where the power cord will run, since a nearby outlet or a cord cover keeps the look clean. Each listing explains how the piece is powered.
• Brightness: These are mood pieces, not task lights. Dimming lets them double as a night glow in a hallway or bedroom.

Styling tip: Give the feather panel plain walls and simple furniture around it. The backlit texture needs empty space to read as art rather than clutter.

For more ways to dress a wall, see wall decor, or light the art you already own with picture lights.