ABOVE THE SOFA ART SIZING + 12 Large-Scale Art and Gallery Wall Favorites!
GENERAL RULE OF ART SIZING
My general rule for sizing art above the sofa, headboard, credenza, etc., is to ensure the total art width is 2/3 the size of the piece of furniture, in this case, a sofa. To find this number, use the following equation: Sofa Width in inches x 0.75 = Ideal Art Width.
You can do any number of things to achieve the correct width; a few of my go-to’s are:
One large statement piece
Art, map, tapestry, framed fabric/rug
One statement piece flanked by sconces
the sconces help to achieve the correct width and provide ambient lighting
Two or three frames in a row
vary the size and scale of each piece for eclectic interest
A large gallery wall filled with a mixture of photos and prints
FRAMING
I use Framebridge for 90% of my and my client’s framing. They work with physical or digital products, mount, frame, and ship your artwork to your door with the necessary hanging hardware. If you do a gallery wall through them, they’ll even send you a life-size paper layout, so nail placement is a breeze.
ABOVE THE SOFA ART SIZING CHEAT SHEET
ABOVE THE SOFA ART SIZING EXAMPLES
LARGE-SCALE ART FAVORITES
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GALLERY WALL FAVORITES
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