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Wall-size guide, one page
Two rules, one table, five checks. Print this or save it with Ctrl/Cmd + P.
Rule one — two-thirds
Canvas width ≈ two-thirds of the furniture width. Over a 1.6 m sofa: about 105 cm, i.e. 30 × 40 in. Under half the width, the wall wins.
Rule two — 145 cm
Centre of the canvas at 145 cm (57 in) from the floor. Over furniture, 15–25 cm gap above the sofa back or headboard. High ceilings do not change the number.
By furniture
| Where | Canvas | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Above a two-seat sofa (1.5–1.7 m) | 30 × 40 in | 76 × 102 cm |
| Above a three-seat sofa (2.1–2.4 m) | 36 × 48 in | 91 × 122 cm |
| Above a bed (queen or king) | 30 × 40 in | 76 × 102 cm |
| Hallway or narrow wall (under 1 m) | 12 × 16 in | 30 × 41 cm |
| Dining room, seen from the table | 24 × 36 in | 61 × 91 cm |
| Desk or side table | 8 × 10 in | 20 × 25 cm |
| Stair wall | 30 × 40 in or a set of three | 76 × 102 cm |
| Open-plan wall over 3 m | 36 × 48 in, or a pair | 91 × 122 cm |
Prices (hand-painted oil, shipping included)
| Canvas | Metric | 1 subject | 2 subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 × 10 in | 20 × 25 cm | $189 | $259 |
| 12 × 16 in | 30 × 41 cm | $289 | $379 |
| 16 × 20 in | 41 × 51 cm | $389 | $499 |
| 20 × 24 in | 51 × 61 cm | $549 | $699 |
| 24 × 36 in | 61 × 91 cm | $789 | $1,059 |
| 30 × 40 in | 76 × 102 cm | $1,090 | $1,449 |
| 36 × 48 in | 91 × 122 cm | $1,390 | $1,849 |
Five checks before you order
- Buying one size too small
- Hanging at the height of the ceiling, not the eye
- Choosing the frame before the wall colour
- Hanging over a radiator or in direct sun
- Ignoring what is already on the wall
Measure, write, send
| Wall width | |
|---|---|
| Furniture width | |
| Floor to centre | |
| Canvas chosen |
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