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Art size guide

Find the right size for your wall.

Start with the presence you want. Then match the artwork to the space around it.

Quiet presence A smaller artwork centered above a sofa with generous wall space around it.
QuietMore wall around the artwork.Scale example
Balanced presence An artwork spanning roughly two thirds of the sofa width, a natural starting point.
BalancedA natural starting point.Scale example
Bold presence A large artwork that leads the wall above a sofa.
BoldThe artwork leads the room.Scale example

Not sure? Start with Balanced.

How wide should your artwork be?

Above a sofa, bed or sideboard, about two-thirds of the furniture width is a useful balanced starting point. Choose smaller for more breathing room or larger for more presence.

Artwork width above a sofa A sofa divided into three equal sections. The artwork spans the middle two sections.
SofaThe artwork spans the middle two of three sections.Scale example
Artwork width above a bed A bed divided into three equal sections. The artwork spans the middle two sections.
BedLet the headboard frame the artwork above it.Scale example
Artwork width above a sideboard A sideboard divided into three equal sections. The artwork spans the middle two sections.
SideboardThe artwork spans the middle two of three sections.Scale example
Artwork on an open wall An artwork centered on an open wall, sized to the wall itself rather than a piece of furniture.
Open wallSize to the wall itself, not a piece of furniture.Scale example

Which format fits your wall?

HorizontalFor sofas, beds and sideboards. PanoramicFor long, low spaces. SquareFor centered, balanced walls. VerticalFor narrower walls with more height.
Compare exact ARTMERE sizes
Small22 × 12 in56 × 30 cm
Medium36 × 20 in91 × 51 cm
Large44 × 24 in112 × 61 cm
Gallery60 × 36 in152 × 91 cm
Statement72 × 44 in183 × 112 cm
Small24 × 12 in61 × 30 cm
Medium40 × 20 in102 × 51 cm
Large47 × 24 in119 × 61 cm
Gallery62 × 30 in157 × 76 cm
Statement70 × 35 in178 × 89 cm
Small20 × 20 in51 × 51 cm
Medium32 × 32 in81 × 81 cm
Large44 × 44 in112 × 112 cm
Gallery60 × 60 in152 × 152 cm
Statement80 × 80 in203 × 203 cm
Small12 × 24 in30 × 61 cm
Medium18 × 36 in46 × 91 cm
Large23 × 46 in58 × 117 cm
Gallery34 × 68 in86 × 173 cm
Statement50 × 100 in127 × 254 cm

The artwork page shows the exact finished dimensions for each variant.

How high should you hang art?

  • Clear wall: center at approximately 57–60 in / 145–152 cm
  • Above furniture: approximately 6–10 in / 15–25 cm

Use these as visual starting points and adjust for the room and finished artwork.

Test the size on your wall.

  1. 1Tape the exact outer dimensions.
  2. 2Step back and take a photo.
  3. 3Choose more breathing room or more presence.

Still unsure? Send us a photo of your wall.

Share a straight-on photo, the approximate wall width and the artworks you are considering. We'll help you compare size and orientation.

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