Wall Art Print Size Guide

This artwork size guide offers three easy steps, visual comparisons, and display tips to help you select the correct print sizes for your wall display.

Step 1. Decide where to display new artwork

Before you start shopping, decide what your goal is; to create a gallery wall of prints and create a "WOW" factor or to just add one new print.

Step 2. Compare print sizes

The wall art size comparison below gives you a good visual of common print sizes for wall. The couch is approximately six feet long. Start visualizing what print sizes work best for the wall space in home.

Tips for comparing print sizes:

Small prints (8×10, 11×14)	Best for shelves, desks, or part of a gallery wall. They add accent detail but may look lost if hung alone above large furniture.
Medium prints (16×20, 16x24, 18×24)	Versatile sizes that work well as single pieces in smaller spaces (entryways, offices) or grouped in pairs/trios above furniture.
Large prints (24×36, 30×40)	Ideal for making a statement above a sofa, bed, or mantel. These sizes balance well with larger furniture and create a focal point.
Oversized prints (36×48, panoramic formats)	Perfect for open walls or modern spaces where you want bold impact. Oversized art should be proportionate to the furniture below it — generally no wider than the piece of furniture itself.

Visualization exercise:

• Stand back from the wall and imagine how much visual space you want filled.

• Think about whether you want the artwork to blend in (smaller sizes) or command attention (large/oversized).

• Consider symmetry: one large piece centered vs. multiple medium prints arranged evenly.

3. Create print size wall mock-ups

Measure the wall height and width of your display space. As a rule of thumb, artwork hung over furniture should not be wider than the furniture.

Use paper or cardboard to create your mock-ups. Measure and cut them into the print size. Label each one with the name of the picture.
Tape the mock-ups onto the wall in a symmetrical or asymmetrical pattern. Normal spacing is 3" to 6" in-between each piece.
Keep the bottom of the print(s) 6" to 12" above a sofa, mantel or shelf to create enough empty visual space for other art or decorations. Also, if artwork is hung above a sofa, try to keep the center of the art at eye level - this tip might help confirm if the print size is right for your space.
Step back and take a look at your mock-ups. Decide if they are too big or too small for the wall space and adjust the sizes as needed. By comparing sizes this way, you’ll quickly see which dimensions feel balanced and natural for your space.

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Best Practices for Hanging Art

Group odd numbers of prints together {3,5,7,9}.
Place art so that the center point of the piece or grouping is at or close to eye level.
Hang art 3" to 6" apart on all sides.
For artwork hung above a sofa or table, the piece or grouping should be approximately 2/3 width of the furniture.
For framed prints, match the frame colors within a grouping. Frame styles can be mixed.

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