When it comes to selecting art for your living room or office space, getting the size right can be just as important as the artwork itself to create a cohesive feeling.
There are all these secret rules when it comes to hanging artwork over a couch to make it look professional and intentional, such as:
- the centre point of the artwork should be 57″ from the floor, which is the eye-line of most people
- your canvas or frame should be 6 – 12″ from your sofa or couch
- the artwork size should be between 57% and 75% of the total visible space
Who makes these rules? No idea, but it’s visibly noticeable when someone detours from them. And it’s a lot of math for any day of the week. So I tried to simplify it with this handy artwork size calculator.
Obviously you don’t need to stick to the exact dimensions listed above, but if you stay within the “green zone” you should be good. For example if you have a standard 3-seater couch that is 84″ wide, and 33″ tall these sizes would work well:
- 48″ x 24″
- 60″ x 30″
In my humble opinion, bigger is usually better. But if you can’t find an artwork you like at that large size, another option would be a gallery wall.
For example, artwork similar to the below would work well above a couch or sofa.
Artwork size tip: Use gift wrapping paper to map out the size of the artwork before you purchase it. You will be able to see how the scale works in your space and make any adjustments before purchasing.
I hope that helps! Drop a comment and let me know what artwork size you need help calculating!
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