The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Artwork Size

Choosing the right artwork size is the single most important decision in wall decor. Too small and the piece gets lost; too large and it overwhelms the room. The good news: a few simple formulas solve it.

The two-thirds rule

Artwork should span about two-thirds of the furniture below it. Above a 210 cm sofa, choose a piece (or grouping) of 120-140 cm; above a 120 cm console, about 75-85 cm.

Standard hanging height

Museums hang art so its center sits at eye level — roughly 145-160 cm from the floor. Above furniture, keep 15-25 cm between the frame and the furniture top.

Size by room

Living room

The statement wall deserves 100×70 to 150×100 cm.

Bedroom

Above the bed, go horizontal and soft — 120×60 or 100×70 cm works beautifully over a double bed.

Hallway

Vertical pieces (70×100 cm) pull the eye forward like the full stop of a sentence.

Gallery walls

On wide walls, group two or three related works with 5-8 cm between frames, aligned around one imaginary center line.

Summary

Measure, take two thirds, hang at eye level. Explore the Abra Collection — most pieces can be recreated in custom sizes.