Focus on Furniture, Not the Numbers

Why Furniture Matters More Than Print Dimensions

Art doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it interacts with the objects around it. A print’s size should complement the furniture it’s paired with, creating balance and harmony in the room.

A tiny print over a massive sectional couch can look lost, while an oversized piece above a delicate side table might overwhelm the space. By thinking about the furniture first, you ensure the artwork feels intentional and proportional, elevating the entire room’s design.

Also keep in mind the distance from which someone would view a canvas.  The larger the artwork, the more room you want for someone to stand back to appreciate it.  But likewise, if you will be close to it - let's say something in a bathroom - it should be smaller.  The Louvre museum in Paris has a painting called The Coronation of Napoleon I by Jacques-Louis David - it is 32 feet long and 20 feet high!  To fully appreciate it, you would need to step back some 50 to 65 feet (and the room in the Louvre is large enough to allow this, unlike your family room).