Mastering Scale: How to Choose the Perfect Art Size for Your Space

"Go Big or Go Home."

It is a cliché for a reason. When it comes to wall art, size matters. A piece that is too small for a wall can make the entire room feel cluttered and disjointed, while a perfectly scaled piece brings harmony and a sense of luxury.

At Casopra, we often see customers hesitating between sizes. To help you curate your sanctuary, here are the three professional rules followed by interior designers worldwide.

Rule #1: The 60-75% Rule

If you are hanging art above a piece of furniture—like a sofa, a bed headboard, or a console table—proportion is key. The artwork should span between 60% to 75% of the width of the furniture below it.

• Example: If your sofa is 8 feet wide, your canvas (or set of canvases) should be roughly 5 to 6 feet wide. Anything smaller will look like a postage stamp floating in an ocean of wall.

Rule #2: Eye Level is Key

A gallery-quality piece loses its impact if it is hung too high. Museums hang art so that the center of the piece is 57 inches (145cm) from the floor. This is the average human eye level. In a living room where you spend most of your time sitting, you can even cheat this down slightly so the art feels connected to the furniture, rather than floating near the ceiling.

Rule #3: Orientation Matters

• Portrait (Vertical): Perfect for narrow walls, entryways, or creating height in a room with low ceilings.

• Landscape (Horizontal): The standard for above sofas and beds. It mimics the horizon line and creates a calming, grounded effect.

Don't be afraid to let the art dominate the space. A large canvas acts as a window; it opens up the room and creates depth. When in doubt, size up.