Start with the usable wall.
Measure the clear area between windows, doors, switches and furniture. Write down its width and height, then note anything that might compete with the artwork: a lamp, a high headboard or an open door. A large empty wall and a small space above a console need different decisions.
Above furniture, compare the artwork with the furniture as well as the wall. A piece can fit comfortably between two windows and still feel too narrow above a wide sofa. The right proportion is a visual choice, not one universal rule.
Use the dimensions of the finished piece.
The listed print size describes the image. A mat and frame can increase the total width and height. Compare the outside dimensions shown for the selected configuration with your available wall space. Canvas frames also add to the footprint.
For a plain framed paper print, the approximate outside width is image width plus both mat borders plus both frame faces. Profiles and mounting details vary, so use the configurator rather than this formula as an exact manufacturing specification.
Try it at full size.
A screen makes very different sizes look similar. A paper template makes the scale much easier to judge.
- Cut or tape paper to the selected outside dimensions. Mark the top and center.
- Position the template above the furniture. Use wall-safe tape and follow its instructions for your wall finish.
- Check it from the doorway, your normal seat and the adjoining room. Leave useful breathing space around lamps and furniture.
- Try a second size before deciding. Photograph both positions from the same spot for a fair comparison.
Treat room previews as a starting point.
Our room previews help compare proportions and finishes. Furniture measurements in the illustrated rooms are assumed, and the rooms are not a measurement of your home. Color also depends on your screen and the light in your room.
Keep the artwork’s shape in mind. A wide composition, a portrait and a pair can occupy a similar area while giving the wall a very different rhythm. If one large piece feels too tall, try a horizontal work or a coordinated arrangement instead.