How to Choose and Measure the Best Size for Your Wall ArtUpdated 4 hours ago

Choosing the right wall art size isn’t about exact rules — it’s about balance, proportion, and how you want the space to feel. The right size makes your wall art look intentional, elevated, and at home in your space.

Here’s a simple, designer-approved way to get it right.

Start with the Wall, Not the Art

Before looking at sizes, take a moment to look at the wall itself.

Ask yourself:

Is this wall empty and wide, or narrow and cozy?
Is there furniture below it (sofa, bed, desk)?
Do I want the art to be the main focal point, or part of a gallery?

Your answers will guide everything else.

The Golden Rule of Wall Art Sizing

A simple guideline interior designers love:

Your wall art should cover about 60–75% of the wall width it hangs on.

How to use this:

Measure the width of your wall (or the furniture below it)
Multiply that number by 0.6–0.75
That range is your ideal art width

Example:
If your wall is 60 inches wide → your art should be roughly 36–45 inches wide.

This keeps the art from feeling too small (floating) or too large (overwhelming).

Choosing the Right Size by Room

Living Room
Large walls love bold pieces.
If the map is above a sofa, aim for art that’s about two-thirds the width of the sofa.
Large or extra-large sizes work best here.

Bedroom
Above a bed, balance matters more than drama.
Medium to large sizes feel calm and intentional without overpowering the room.

Office or Study
Medium sizes are ideal — they add personality without distraction.
Perfect for inspiration and travel memories.

Hallways & Narrow Walls
Smaller or vertical pieces work beautifully.
These spaces shine with subtle detail rather than scale.

Measure Before You Hang (Simple Trick)

Use painter’s tape or paper:

Tape the outline of the art size directly on your wall
Step back and look at it from different angles
Sit down, stand up, walk past it

If it feels right, it usually is.

This quick step removes doubt before you buy or hang.

Consider Viewing Distance

The farther away you’ll view the art, the larger it can be.

Across a room → go bigger
Up close (desk, hallway) → medium or small works well

Wall art should feel readable and present, not lost.

When in Doubt, Go Slightly Bigger

This is one of the most common lessons customers share after purchase:

Art that feels “too big” on paper often looks perfect on the wall.
Art that’s too small almost always feels underwhelming.

If you’re between sizes, the larger option usually creates a more polished, gallery-like look.

Still Unsure? Start with Best Sellers

Our best-selling sizes are the ones customers choose most for real homes, real walls, and real spaces.

They’re a great starting point when you want a proven fit without overthinking it.