Choosing the right size print is one of the most common challenges when decorating with wall art. Too small and it gets lost; too large and it overwhelms the space. This guide takes the guesswork out of sizing, room by room.
The Golden Rule: Scale to Your Wall, Not Your Room
Before diving into room-specific advice, there's one principle that applies everywhere: your artwork should fill roughly 60–75% of the available wall space (not the entire room). For a sofa or bed, aim for art that spans about two-thirds of the furniture's width.
Living Room: Go Larger Than You Think
The living room is your biggest opportunity for a statement piece. A single large canvas, typically 100×150cm or wider, anchors the space and creates an immediate focal point above a sofa or fireplace.
If you prefer a gallery wall arrangement, treat the grouping as a single unit and apply the same 60–75% rule to the total arrangement width.
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Bedroom: Proportional to Your Bedhead
Above a queen or king bed, aim for a canvas or print that's at least 120cm wide, or a pair of prints flanking the bed for a balanced, hotel-suite feel. For a single or double, 80–100cm works well.
Hang art so the bottom edge sits 20–30cm above the bedhead to keep it visually connected to the furniture.
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Dining Room: Eye-Level Impact
In a dining room, art is typically viewed from a seated position, so hang it slightly lower than you would elsewhere, with the centre of the piece at approximately 145cm from the floor rather than the standard 150–155cm.
A single medium-to-large piece (90×120cm) or a curated pair works beautifully in this space.
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Entryway: Make a First Impression
Entryways are often narrow, so vertical formats shine here. A tall portrait-orientation print (e.g., 75×100cm or 90×120cm) draws the eye upward and makes the space feel taller.
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Choosing Between Framed Canvas and Unframed Prints
Size also affects your format choice:
- Framed canvas prints are ready to hang and have a gallery-quality presence, ideal for larger statement sizes where the frame adds structure and weight.
- Paper prints offer flexibility. You can choose your own frame to match your interior, and they're a great option for smaller accent pieces or gallery wall arrangements where you want a cohesive frame style throughout.
Quick Reference: Size Guide by Room
| Room | Recommended Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Living room (sofa wall) | 100×150cm+ | Framed canvas or large print |
| Bedroom (queen/king) | 120cm+ wide | Single canvas or pair |
| Dining room | 80×120cm | Single or pair |
| Entryway | 75×100cm – 90×120cm | Portrait format |
| Home office / study | 60×80cm – 75×100cm | Print or small canvas |
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