How to Choose the Perfect Wall Art Size for Your Space (Simple 2026 Guide)

How to Choose the Perfect Wall Art Size for Your Space (Simple 2026 Guide)

Buying digital wall art is exciting — but choosing the right size can make all the difference.

To help you style your space confidently, here’s a simple, visual, and easy-to-follow guide that shows what each print size looks like on a wall.

Whether you’re decorating a living room, bedroom, hallway, or office, this guide will help you pick the perfect dimensions every time.

Why the Right Size Matters

The correct size makes your space look intentional, balanced and beautifully styled.
The wrong size — even if the artwork is pretty — can make your wall feel empty or cramped.

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📏 1. The Golden Rule: Fill 60–75% of the Available Wall Space

This is the rule interior designers swear by.

How to calculate it:

  1. Measure the width of your wall.

  2. Multiply that number by 0.6 and 0.75.

  3. Your ideal artwork width will fall between those two numbers.

Example:

If your wall is 80 inches wide → your ideal artwork width is 48–60 inches. (This is roughly 120–150 cm, which aligns with larger ISO sizes like A1/A0.)

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🛋️ 2. Best Wall Art Sizes for Each Room

Above the Sofa

For the perfect balanced look, follow these two rules:

✔ Choose artwork that’s about 2/3 the width of your sofa

✔ Hang it 6–8 inches above the top of the sofa (≈ 15–20 cm)

Best sizes to use:

  • 24×36 in (≈ 60×90 cm / fits A1 proportions)

  • 28×40 in (≈ 70×100 cm)

  • 32×48 in (≈ 80×120 cm / close to A0 height)

  • Or a wide horizontal panoramic piece (great for long sofas)

Modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and a forest painting on the wall.


Above the Bed

For a calm, balanced bedroom look, your artwork should never extend wider than your headboard. Choose either one large statement piece or two medium prints side by side for symmetry.

Best size options:

  • 24×36 in (set of two)
    (≈ 60×90 cm • similar to A1 height)

  • 32×48 in (single piece)
    (≈ 80×120 cm • close to A0 proportions)

  • 40×56 in (large statement piece)
    (≈ 100×140 cm)

Modern bedroom with a bed, gray headboard, and Italian village painting on the wall.


Hallways & Entryways

These narrow spaces look best with vertical or tall artwork that adds height and direction.

Slim panoramic pieces also work beautifully in longer hallways.

Best size options:

  • 20×28 in
    (≈ 50×70 cm • similar to A2 height)

  • 24×36 in
    (≈ 60×90 cm • close to A1 proportions)

  • Narrow vertical panoramic prints
    (ideal for tight hallways and minimal spaces)

Framed artwork of a cracked vase in an entryway with plants and books below.

 

🧩 3. Single Prints vs Gallery Walls

Single Print (Minimalist & Modern)

A single oversized artwork creates a clean, bold, modern focal point.

Choose a print that is 28×40 in or larger (≈ 70×100 cm • close to A0/A1 proportions) to make a strong impact in your space.

Gallery Walls

Gallery walls work beautifully with Boho, Botanical, Japandi, Vintage, and other eclectic styles. They allow you to mix artwork sizes, textures, and colors for a curated, layered look.

Tips for a balanced gallery wall:

✔ Keep 2–3 inches of spacing between frames (≈ 5–8 cm)

✔ Mix orientations — a blend of portrait + landscape adds interest

✔ Choose a consistent color palette to keep the collection harmonious

✔ Start from the center and build outward for a clean layout

Four framed artworks on a beige gallery wall.

 

🖨️ 4. Choosing the Right Size for Printable Digital Art

 

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When printing at home or at a local print shop, you can easily choose the perfect size because Oasis Digital Art downloads include 6 high-resolution JPG files covering all standard ratios. See Download Instructions. Here are the best recommendations based on common spaces:

  • 8×12 in / A4 (≈ 21×29.7 cm)

Perfect for small corners, shelves, desks, or layered decor.

  • 12×16 in (≈ 30×40 cm • close to A3)

Great for bedside tables, entryways, and medium-sized walls.

  • 20×28 in (≈ 50×70 cm • similar to A2 height)

Ideal for main living room or bedroom walls.

  • 24×36 in or larger (≈ 60×90 cm • close to A1)

Best for statement pieces or large open spaces. 

 

Digital wall art size guide showing 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, A-series, 5×7, and 11×14 print ratios for downloadable artwork.


📐 5. Height Matters: How High to Hang Your Art

For a beautifully balanced look, the center of your artwork should sit 57–61 inches from the floor. (≈ 145–155 cm)

This is considered standard gallery height, and it works in almost every home ensuring the artwork sits at natural eye level for a clean, harmonious finish.

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🏡 6. Room-by-Room Size Quick Guide (Save This!)

 Use this simple guide to choose the perfect artwork size for every area of your home.

Room by Room Quick Size Guide for artwork placements on a beige background

 

🌟 7. Before & After Example

 Two framed pictures on a wall with text indicating the right size.


📐 8. Quick Conversion Tips

✔ 1 inch = 2.54 cm
✔ Over 45 cm = medium/large statement piece
✔ 60–90 cm = great for feature walls

Sizing Trick:

Measure the wall width → multiply by 0.6 or 0.7.
That’s your ideal artwork width.

✨ Final Tip

When decorating, always choose the largest size your space can handle. Big art creates impact, elevates your décor, and makes your home feel professionally styled.

Every Oasis Digital Art file includes the full range of sizes — giving you complete freedom to print what you love.

Looking for artwork in the perfect size?

Explore Oasis Digital Art’s full collection of printable wall art (includes 6 size ratios + PDF guide).

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