What size print should I get for above a sofa?

The width of the print should be roughly two thirds the width of the sofa. For a 200cm sofa, aim for a print or arrangement around 130 to 140cm wide. A triptych of three A3 prints or a single A0 print works well.

How high should I hang wall art?

The centre of the artwork should sit at approximately 145 to 150cm from the floor. Above furniture, leave 15 to 20cm between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the frame.

What is the difference between A series and inch sizing?

A series (A4, A3, A2, A1, A0) is the international standard used across Europe. Inch sizes are standard in the US and Canada. All Chamonix Print sizes are standard dimensions for easy framing.

Do I need a mat board when framing?

Not always, but a mat board prevents the print from touching the glazing and amplifies the sense of space within the image — useful for minimalist prints.

Are Chamonix Prints standard sizes for framing?

Yes. All prints are standard dimensions, frameable at any high street framer, IKEA, or online framing service without custom sizing.

Wall Art Sizing Guide · Room by Room

Wall Art Size Guide: How to Choose the Right Print for Every Room

The most common wall art mistake is choosing a print that is too small. This guide covers every room, every size, framing advice, and the rules that make a wall look intentional.

In This Guide

Why Size Matters
Wall Art Size Chart
Living Room
Bedroom
Dining Room
Hallways and Small Walls
Framing and Hanging Tips
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Landscape vs Portrait
Frequently Asked Questions

Why Size Matters

The single most common wall art mistake is choosing a print that is too small for the wall it goes on. A print that looks generous in an online preview can look lost in a real room, especially above a sofa or in a stairwell where the surrounding space is substantial. The print floats, unanchored, and the wall looks like an afterthought rather than a considered choice.

When a print is the right size for its wall, it anchors the space. It creates a visual centre of gravity that the room organises itself around. Everything else, the furniture, the light, the other objects, feels like it belongs. When it is the wrong size, nothing quite settles.

"When a print is the right size for its wall, it anchors the space. When it is the wrong size, nothing quite settles."

This guide gives you the specific sizes that work for each room, practical layout options, and the framing and hanging rules that make the difference between a wall that looks curated and one that looks accidental.

Wall Art Size Chart

All Chamonix Prints are available in standard sizes, making framing straightforward with any high street or online framer. The table below covers every available size with its ideal use case.

Size (inches)	Size (cm)	Best For
5×7"	13×18 cm	Shelves, desks, small gift prints
6×8"	15×20 cm	Entryways, tiny walls, nooks
8×10"	20×25 cm	Desk decor, gallery wall fillers
A4	21×29.7 cm	Shelf styling, minimalist spaces
11×14"	27×35 cm	Compact feature in bedrooms or offices
12×18"	30×45 cm	Mid-sized wall or bedside art
A3	29.7×42 cm	Clean vertical or landscape display
16×20"	40×50 cm	Bedroom, hallway, above console tables
16×24"	40×60 cm	Clean centrepiece for moderate walls
18×24"	45×60 cm	Standalone art for bedrooms or dining
A2	42×59.4 cm	Bedroom, workspace, entryways
20×28"	50×70 cm	Versatile: living room, dining, hallway
24×32"	60×80 cm	Feature piece for large rooms
24×36"	60×90 cm	Centrepiece art — bold and modern
28×40"	70×100 cm	Oversized walls, staircases
30×40"	75×100 cm	Statement art in large open rooms
A1	59.4×84.1 cm	Living room centrepiece Popular
A0	84.1×118.9 cm	Large statement wall or commercial space Largest

Note on sizing: Inch sizing is shown for US and Canada customers. Centimetre sizing for the rest of the world. All prints are unframed — standard sizes mean framing is straightforward with any high street or online framer.

A series print size comparison guide showing A4 to A0

Living Room

The wall above a sofa is the most important decorating decision in most homes. It is the first thing you see when you enter the room and the backdrop to every conversation. The most common error is hanging something too small — a print that looks like it is apologising for being there.

The width of the print should be roughly two thirds the width of the sofa. For a standard 200cm sofa, that means a print or arrangement around 130 to 140cm wide. A single A1 print (59cm) tends to look undersized; a triptych at A3 or a single A0 fills the space properly.

Recommended Sizes

50×70 cm (20×28")
60×80 cm (24×32")
60×90 cm (24×36")
70×100 cm (28×40")
A1 / A0

Layout Options

One large horizontal print
Triptych — three A3 or A2 prints
2x2 grid of A3 prints
Single statement A0

Bedroom

Above the bed calls for balance. The print should be centred above the headboard and wide enough to read as a deliberate choice, not an incidental addition. Horizontal orientation generally works better here than portrait, as it echoes the horizontal line of the bed itself.

For a print in a bedroom, consider the mood as much as the size. Quieter, more intimate subjects — a misty lake, a soft alpine dawn, a black and white ridge — tend to suit sleeping spaces better than dramatic adventure prints.

Recommended Sizes

40×50 cm (16×20")
40×60 cm (16×24")
45×60 cm (18×24")
50×70 cm (20×28")
A2 / A1

Style Tips

Horizontal orientation above headboard
Muted tones or black and white
Allow 15 to 20cm above the headboard
Avoid prints that are too visually busy

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Standard Sizes

All prints are standard dimensions, making framing easy at any high street or online framer.

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Giclée Quality

200gsm premium matte FSC-certified paper. Gallery-quality at every size from 5x7" to A0.

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Dining Room

Matterhorn fine art print above a dining table

Dining rooms benefit from art that enhances the atmosphere without competing with it. The wall behind or opposite the table is the natural focus. Choose panoramic or landscape-format prints that echo the horizontal quality of the table and the gathering around it.

Nature-focused subjects — mountain landscapes, alpine lakes, coastal views — work particularly well in dining spaces. They suggest the outdoors, create a sense of space, and provide something worth looking at during a long meal.

Recommended Sizes

40×60 cm (16×24")
50×70 cm (20×28")
60×80 cm (24×32")
70×100 cm (28×40")
A2 / A1 / A0

Style Tips

Panoramic or landscape orientation
Nature-focused subjects work well
Warm tones complement candlelight
Centre the print on the wall, not the table

Hallways and Small Walls

Grandes Jorasses fine art print in a hallway setting

Hallways and transitional spaces are underestimated. They are the first and last impression of a home, and a well-chosen print in a narrow space can be more striking than a large piece in an open room, precisely because the viewer is in close proximity to it.

Portrait orientation tends to work better in hallways than landscape, as it echoes the vertical proportions of the space. Two or three prints stacked vertically with consistent spacing create a gallery moment in a corridor without requiring much width.

Recommended Sizes

13×18 cm (5×7")
20×25 cm (8×10")
27×35 cm (11×14")
30×45 cm (12×18")
A4 / A3 / A2

Style Tips

Portrait orientation preferred
Stack 2 to 3 vertically
Match frames for cohesion
Black and white works well in narrow spaces

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Framing and Hanging Tips

Choosing a Frame

The frame is part of the artwork. A good frame complements the image; a poor one competes with it. Three variables matter: the finish, the width, and whether to include a mat board.

Frame Type	Best Paired With
Natural or light oak	Warm landscape prints, summer and autumn scenes, Scandinavian interiors
Dark wood or black	Black and white photography, dramatic alpine subjects, modern interiors
Brushed brass or gold	Sunset and alpenglow prints, warm-toned rooms, traditional interiors
White with mat board	Minimalist prints, gallery-style display, prints in pale or neutral rooms

Mat boards: A generous mat board — where there is significant white space between the image edge and the frame — amplifies the sense of space in the print. For minimalist prints in particular, a wide mat makes the image feel like it has room to breathe.

Hanging Height and Spacing

The standard rule for hanging height is that the centre of the artwork should sit at approximately 145 to 150cm from the floor — roughly eye level for a standing adult. This applies to single prints and to the visual centre of a gallery arrangement.

Above furniture: Leave 15 to 20cm between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the frame. Less than this and the print looks like it is sitting on the furniture; more than this and it floats disconnected from it.
Gallery wall spacing: 5 to 8cm between prints is the standard for a tight, cohesive arrangement. More than 10cm and the prints begin to read as individual pieces rather than a group.
Triptych spacing: 3 to 5cm between panels maintains the visual connection. More than this and the three prints lose their relationship to each other.

Before you hang anything: Cut paper templates of each print size and tape them to the wall. Spend a day living with the layout at different times of day before putting in any fixings. What looks balanced in the evening can look different in morning light.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Hanging too high

The most common error. Art should hang at eye level, not at ceiling level. Centre point at 145 to 150cm from the floor.

Choosing too small

A small print on a large wall looks timid. When in doubt, go up a size. A print that fills the wall is almost always better than one that floats in it.

Ignoring frame width

A wide frame adds significant size to the overall piece. Measure the framed dimensions, not just the print size, before deciding on a wall.

Mixing frame styles

A gallery wall with three different frame finishes looks accidental. Choose one or two complementary finishes and stick to them across the arrangement.

Ignoring the room's scale

A print that works in a small bedroom can look lost in an open-plan living room. Always consider the surrounding space, not just the wall itself.

No breathing room on the wall

Leave at least 20cm of wall visible on either side of a large print. Too little space makes it feel crowded rather than commanding.

Landscape vs Portrait: When to Use Each

Print orientation is one of the most overlooked decisions. The shape of a print affects how it sits in a room as much as its size does.

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Landscape

Above beds, sofas, and dining tables. Echoes the horizontal quality of furniture and creates a sense of width in the room.

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Portrait

Hallways, narrow wall sections, and corners. Echoes the vertical proportions of the space and draws the eye upward.

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Square or Panoramic

Perfect as standalone focal points. Square prints have a self-contained quality that works well in isolation on a large wall.

The simplest rule: Match the orientation of the print to the shape of the wall you are filling. A tall narrow wall calls for portrait; a wide low wall above a sofa calls for landscape. The print should feel like it belongs to its space.

Frequently Asked Questions

The width of the print should be roughly two thirds the width of the sofa. For a 200cm sofa, that means a print or arrangement around 130 to 140cm wide. A triptych of three A3 prints at standard spacing achieves this well, as does a single A0 or 70x100cm print. Avoid single A1 prints above full-width sofas as they tend to look undersized.

The centre of the artwork should sit at approximately 145 to 150cm from the floor — roughly eye level for a standing adult. Above furniture, leave 15 to 20cm between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the frame. Hanging art too high is the most common mistake in home decorating.

A series sizes (A4, A3, A2, A1, A0) are the international standard paper sizes used across Europe and most of the world. Inch sizes (5x7", 8x10" etc.) are the standard in the US and Canada. Chamonix Prints shows inch sizing for US and Canada customers and centimetre sizing elsewhere. All sizes are standard dimensions, making framing straightforward regardless of which system you use.

Not always, but a mat board is worth considering for two reasons. First, it creates a gap between the print surface and the glazing, which prevents the paper from sticking to the glass over time — particularly relevant in humid rooms. Second, a generous mat amplifies the sense of space within the print, which suits minimalist and detail prints particularly well.

For above the bed, horizontal prints in the 40x60cm to 60x80cm range work well for standard double and king beds. The print should be centred above the headboard and should not be so wide that it extends beyond the width of the bed frame. A2 or A1 in landscape orientation is a reliable choice for most bedrooms.

Yes. All prints are produced in standard dimensions, meaning you can frame them at any high street framer, at IKEA, or through any online framing service without custom sizing. This keeps framing costs down and makes replacing a frame simple if your style changes.

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