Size & Scale Guide
Choosing the right size is one of the most important decisions when buying wall art. Use this guide to find the perfect fit for your space.
General Rules of Thumb
Above a sofa: Choose a print or arrangement that spans roughly 2/3 the width of the sofa (typically 40–60 in wide, or 3.5–5 ft).
Above a bed: Aim for a print or set that spans roughly 2/3 the width of the headboard (e.g., a single 30 × 40 in or a pair of 18 × 24 in prints).
Dining room: A single large statement piece (24 × 36 in, 30 × 40 in, or larger) works well centered above a sideboard or on a feature wall.
Hallways & corridors: Vertical formats or a series of smaller prints work best in narrow spaces.
Standard Print Sizes (US Inches)
Size Best For
8 × 10 in Desk, shelf, gallery wall accent, or small bathroom
11 × 14 in Small gallery walls, entryways, or cozy nooks
12 × 16 in Desk area, small accent walls, or stacked vertical pairs
16 × 20 in Bedroom, home office, gallery wall anchor piece
18 × 24 in Above a dresser, home office, or medium feature wall
20 × 24 in Bedroom, living room, gallery wall center
24 × 30 in Living room, dining room feature wall
24 × 36 in Above a couch, dining room statement piece
30 × 40 in Large living spaces, mantlepiece, major statement pieces
36 × 48 in Grand entrances, open-plan spaces, double-height walls
Tips for Gallery Walls
When creating a gallery wall, mix sizes for visual interest. Start with a large anchor piece (such as a 16 × 20 in or 18 × 24 in) and build around it with smaller prints (8 × 10 in or 11 × 14 in). Keep consistent margins between frames (2–3 in is ideal).
Need a Custom Fractional Size?
If you require an exact custom dimension down to the fraction of an inch to fit a specific frame or niche, visit our Custom Projects page to request a bespoke quote.