How to Choose the Right Size Art for Any Wall
A simple, reliable method for getting the proportion and hanging height right — and why custom sizing makes it easy.
The most common mistake in hanging art is going too small. A piece that looks generous in a gallery can disappear on a large wall at home. A simple rule fixes most situations: a feature artwork should fill roughly two-thirds of the wall or the furniture it sits above.
The two-thirds rule
Measure the width of the wall, or of the sofa, bed or console the art will hang over. Aim for a piece (or a grouping) about two-thirds of that width. Over a 2.4-metre sofa, that points to a work around 1.6 metres wide — which is exactly why statement sizes exist.
Get the height right
Hang art so its centre sits near eye level, about 145 to 150 cm from the floor. Over furniture, leave roughly 15 to 25 cm between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the frame so the two feel connected rather than floating apart.
When in doubt, go larger
One large work almost always reads as more confident and more considered than several small ones scattered across a wall. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger — it is the more common regret to wish a piece were bigger. For big walls, voids and lobbies, see Large Scale Art.
Custom sizing takes out the guesswork
Because Bodyscapes are printed on canvas, a work can be made to suit your wall exactly rather than forcing your wall to suit a fixed size. Send the dimensions and we will recommend a size and frame. Designers and architects can also apply for a trade account for project pricing and turnkey delivery.