Choosing the right size is the difference between art that owns the room and art that gets lost in it. Four rules cover almost every wall:
- Over furniture, compare the print’s width with the furniture beneath it. Mark that footprint on the wall before choosing.
- On an open wall, hang so the center of the print sits about 57 to 60 inches from the floor. That is gallery eye level.
- Leave 6 to 10 inches between the top of furniture and the bottom of the print.
- If you are between sizes, mark both footprints on your wall with paper and compare them at normal viewing distance before you order.
The twelve sizes
| Size (inches) | Similar in scale to | Where it works |
|---|---|---|
| 8x10 | A trimmed sheet of letter paper | Shelves, desks, tight gallery groupings |
| 11x14 | A legal pad, a bit bigger than letter paper | Hallway pairs, gallery walls, powder rooms |
| 12x12 | A vinyl record sleeve | Square photos, gallery grids of 2 or 4 |
| 16x20 | A 2x2 block of letter sheets | Above a desk, dresser, or entry console |
| 16x24 | A small poster | Entryways, offices, bathroom walls |
| 20x20 | Almost 2 feet square | Statement square, anchor of a gallery wall |
| 20x30 | A step below a movie poster | Above a dresser or console table |
| 12x36 | As long as a yardstick | Over doorways, above a headboard, panoramas |
| 24x36 | A classic full-size poster | Above a loveseat or reading chair |
| 30x30 | Two and a half feet square | Dining room, stair landing, bold square art |
| 16x48 | Four feet of panorama | Over a queen bed or a long console |
| 30x40 | The flagship, over 3 feet wide | Above a sofa or king bed, the centerpiece of the room |
Pairing sizes with furniture
| Above this | Single-print option | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| King bed (76-80 in) | 30x40 | 16x48 panorama |
| Queen bed (60-64 in) | 16x48 or 24x36 | Pair of 16x24 |
| Full-size sofa (72-90 in) | 30×40 landscape (40 in wide; about 44–56% of a 72–90 in sofa) | 16x48, or a pair of 20x30 |
| Loveseat (58-64 in) | 24x36 | 20x30 |
| Dresser or console (48-60 in) | 20x30 | 16x24, or a trio of 12x12 |
| Desk (48-60 in) | 16x20 | 16x24 |
| Open hallway wall | 11x14 pairs or a 12x12 grid | 12x36 over a doorway |
Furniture widths are typical ranges, not universals. Compare each print’s width with your actual furniture; these examples are starting points, not exact proportions.
Still deciding?
Measure your wall and furniture, then mark the print’s footprint with paper. On the product page, choose a size and mount, upload your photo, and review its placement within the print before continuing.