Art Buying 101: What to Know About Choosing Art by Size
Art is the best way to bring life and personality to a room. Finding art you like is the easy part! Knowing how to select the right size art for individual wall spaces and what art arrangements fit best over furniture can be a little tricky.
We'll take some of the guesswork out of finding the right size artwork for any room. Let's break down the pros and cons of small, medium, and large art as well as the best places to hang each size!
Small Art
Art that measures up to 24" in height or width is considered small. Art this size is perfect for creating an intimate moment as it encourages you to get close to see all the details.
Small but Mighty
Art prices often scale up with size, so one big perk of small art is the smaller price tag! Since these pieces cost a little less, you might have more room in your budget to upgrade to a framed canvas. That said, if you're trying to fill up a large wall space, you'll need multiple pieces of small art. This can add up quickly, so small art might not be your best choice in this particular situation.
The Best Places to Hang Small Art
Small art can still make a big visual impact. Hang these pieces in more intimate rooms, like a bedroom or bathroom. They're also perfect for creating balance when mixed into gallery walls. Finally, small art is a great way to fill up small or awkward slices of wall space—like in the kitchen, in a hallway, above a side table, or even propped on a shelf in a bookcase.
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Medium Art
Not too big, or too small, medium art is the ultimate goldilocks size. Generally, the dimensions of medium-sized art measure between 25" and 32" in height or width.
Just the Right Size
Medium size art is super versatile. It fits well into art collections and can be a dramatic focal point on its own. If you're considering a piece of art but not sure where you'll hang it, consider a medium size as it gives you the most flexibility. This size art is an excellent choice for framed art prints or gallery-wrapped canvas art.
The Best Places to Hang Medium Art
The best place to hang medium art? Pretty much anywhere! It's especially inviting when hung over your fireplace mantel, console table (hello, entryway!), in the home office, or over your bed in the bedroom. You truly cannot go wrong with medium art!
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Large Art
Large art is designed to get noticed. This art is anything that measures over 33" in height or width.
Large and in Charge
Large art is a great way to fill up big, open wall spaces and create a focal point for the whole room. A single, big piece of art builds a sense of drama into a space and sets a bold tone. Canvas art is excellent for large pieces as it scales up beautifully and can be more economically priced than framed prints.
The Best Places to Hang Large Art
Display large art in rooms where you gather and host, like the living room or dining room. This size art is often a perfect choice for hanging over your sofa or simply for filling up a large wall. Because of its bold size, some people find large art too overwhelming in rooms where they like to relax (such as the bedroom or home office).
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