A considered living room with framed artwork above a sofa

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How to choose the right art and frame for your wall

The right piece should feel in proportion, speak to the room, and still feel like you. Use this guide to move from blank wall to a choice you can live with for years.

Start with size

01 · Choose the right size

Start with the wall, not the artwork.

Measure the available width and height, including the furniture beneath it. Art that is too small feels adrift; art that is too large crowds the architecture.

WallRecommended artWorks well in
Small wall8 × 10" to 16 × 20"Hallways, corners, bathrooms and small bedrooms
Medium wall24 × 36" to 30 × 40"Above a sofa, bed or dining console
Statement wall40 × 60" or a multi-piece arrangementOpen walls, feature walls and large rooms
Minimal artwork styled in a warm neutral interior

02 · Find your visual language

Complement the room. Keep your point of view.

Start with the atmosphere you want to create, then use colour and form to connect the art to its surroundings.

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    Modern & abstract

    Bold geometry, expressive colour and movement bring energy to quiet architecture.

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    Minimalist

    Clean lines, neutral tones and negative space create a calm, focused room.

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    Nature-inspired

    Landscapes, botanicals and earthen tones soften a space and connect it to the outdoors.

03 · Match art to the room

Give every room the feeling it needs.

Function changes how art is experienced. A social room can hold more energy; a place of rest benefits from visual quiet.

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Living room

Create a focal point that gathers the room. Try one generous work or a balanced set of three.

Try thisLet colours echo the furniture, rug or one small accent—not every finish in the room.

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Bedroom

Choose softer palettes and quieter compositions to support a calm, personal retreat.

Try thisHang work 6–12" above the headboard and keep the arrangement narrower than the bed.

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Dining room & office

Use a landscape format or a rhythmic series to follow the length of the table and hold the space together.

Try thisChoose a piece with enough presence to feel intentional when viewed from across the room.

04 · Choose material & frame

Let the finish set the tone.

Material changes the way a piece holds light, colour and texture. Choose the feeling first; refine the finish second.

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Canvas

Archival canvas has a tactile, painterly surface and a soft, low-glare finish. It works beautifully at larger scales and can be shown framed or unframed.

Best forRelaxed, modern and eclectic rooms

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Framed art

A frame adds definition and protection. Black and white feel crisp; natural wood adds warmth; metallic finishes lend a refined accent.

Best forPolished, traditional and gallery-style spaces

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Acrylic & metal

Acrylic and metal surfaces make colour feel saturated and dimensional. Their clean edges suit modern interiors and high-impact work.

Best forContemporary rooms and statement pieces

One simple frame rule

Echo one quality—then stop.

Pick up a dark line, a warm timber, or a quiet metallic note from the room. The frame should connect the work to the space without competing with either.Explore frames

05 · Place it with confidence

The final few inches make all the difference.

  • 57–60 inchesPlace the centre of a single work at average eye level.
  • 6–12 inchesLeave this much breathing room above a sofa, console or headboard.
  • 2–3 inchesKeep this spacing between frames for a cohesive gallery wall.

For a gallery wall, arrange everything on the floor first. Treat the whole grouping as one artwork and centre that composition on the wall.

Wall art previewed in a styled living space

Ready when you are

See it in your space before you decide.

Choose a room, artwork, scale and frame in our visualizer—or begin with the full art collection.

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