Sizing Your Wall Art

Choosing the Perfect Size for Your Wall Art

Transforming your walls with nature-inspired canvas art, and tapestries is a fun and easy way to bring life to your home. Choosing the right size and layout is key to creating a beautiful balance between your art, furniture, and space. Follow these simple tips to make sure your wall art makes an impact without overwhelming the room.

IMPORTANT: These ideas and tips are just suggestions; the most important consideration is WHAT LOOKS AND FEELS RIGHT TO YOU!

Remember; YOUR WALLS, YOUR VISION - explore the art and layouts that appeal to you and trust your instincts!

Wall Art Placement Tips
Before selecting your art, consider whether you’re filling a blank wall or adding to existing décor. Here’s how to approach both situations:

  • Empty Walls: For a large, blank wall, aim to cover about 60-75% of the available space with your art. You can also combine several smaller pieces to create a gallery wall—an ideal solution for adding interest around furniture, TVs, or shelving.
  • Gallery Wall: When grouping multiple prints, measure the total area you want to fill, and leave about 1 inch between each piece to avoid overcrowding and maintain clear visual lines.

With these tips in mind, you’ll feel confident about selecting the perfect wall art size and arranging it to reflect your style beautifully.

Determine the Right Size

Choosing the right size for your wall art depends on where you’ll hang it. Whether it’s above your living room couch, dining table, or in the entryway, size matters. Here are some quick guidelines:

  • Art above furniture: Wall art should be 60-75% of the width of the furniture beneath it. This keeps things balanced and proportionate.
  • Optimal height: The center of the piece should be around 58 inches from the floor—this is a common gallery standard for eye-level viewing.
  • Spacing: When hanging art above furniture, leave 6 to 12 inches between the bottom of the artwork and the furniture. Anything closer could feel cramped.

For large, open walls, consider oversized art or grouping smaller pieces for a gallery effect. The goal is to create harmony between your art, the surrounding space, and the furniture.

Visualize the Art on Your Wall

Before making any final decisions, it helps to see how the art will look in your space. Here are some fun and practical ways to do that:

  • Paper Templates: Cut out paper templates in the size of your art and tape them to the wall. This gives you a real sense of the size and placement before you commit.
  • Painter’s Tape: Use painter’s tape to mark the dimensions of your art directly on the wall for an easy visual guide.
  • Try an App: There are apps that let you upload photos of your space and virtually place the art on your wall, offering a quick way to experiment with different sizes and placements.

Choose the Right Layout for Your Space

  • Statement Pieces - For a bold, single piece of art, look for something large enough to become the focal point of the room. This works beautifully above sofas, beds, or dining tables. Make sure the piece is about 2/3 the width of the furniture for balance.
  • Gallery Walls - A gallery wall gives you flexibility to mix and match sizes, creating an eclectic or themed look. Try laying out your arrangement on the floor first, experimenting with different combinations before putting it up on the wall.
  • Accent Pieces - Smaller pieces work well as accents, filling in gaps in hallways, around doors, or alongside windows. If you have a small wall or space to fill, don’t underestimate the power of a smaller canvas to tie everything together.

    Final Placement Considerations

    Once you’ve decided on the size and style of your wall art, focus on the placement. Keep the center of the piece at eye level (around 58 inches from the floor), and if placing art above furniture, ensure there’s enough breathing room between the two.

    If you’re unsure how the size or placement will look, use painter’s tape or paper templates to experiment before you commit. This allows you to adjust the size, arrangement, and even orientation of the art until it feels just right.

    With these tips, selecting the perfect size for your nature-inspired canvas art will be a breeze. Now you’re ready to find the pieces that bring your space to life! Explore our selection and get inspired to create a home that reflects your love for nature and design.

    Relative Size References

    Aspect Ratio 1x1 (Square)

    Aspect Ratio 1 x 2 (Vertical / Portrait)

    Aspect Ratio 2 x 3 (Vertical / Portrait)

    Aspect Ratio 3 x 1 (Horizontal / Landscape)

    Aspect Ratio 3 x 2 (Horizontal / Landscape)

    Aspect Ratio 3 x 4 (Vertical / Portrait)

    Aspect Ratio 4 x 3 (Horizontal / Landscape)

    You may find other sizes on the website that are not represented in the Comparison charts above. It is always important to measure your 'wall space' to ensure you are selecting the correct sizes.