The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Print Sizes for Your Home this Holiday Season
- artgalileedesign
- Nov 21, 2025
- 3 min read
Choosing the right print size for your room can transform your space, making it feel balanced and inviting. Many first-time buyers struggle with this decision, unsure whether to go big or small, or how to match prints with their room’s dimensions. This guide will help you pick print sizes that fit your walls and style, ensuring your artwork enhances your home’s atmosphere.
Understand Your Wall Space
Before buying any print, measure the wall where you plan to hang it. This step is crucial because the size of your print should relate to the available space. A print that is too small can look lost, while one that is too large can overwhelm the room.
Measure the width and height of the wall area.
Leave some breathing room around the print; aim for the artwork to cover about 60-75% of the wall space.
Consider furniture placement. For example, a print or two above a sofa should be about two-thirds the width of the sofa.
Consider the Room’s Purpose and Style
The function and style of your room influence the best print size. In a living room, larger prints can create a focal point. In bedrooms or hallways, smaller or medium prints may work better.
For a living room, large prints or grouped smaller prints can add drama.
In a bedroom, medium prints above the bed create a cozy feel.
For hallways, narrow vertical prints or a series of small prints can fit well.
Match the print size to your room’s style. Minimalist rooms often benefit from fewer, larger prints, while eclectic spaces can handle multiple smaller pieces.
Use the Rule of Thumb for Print Sizes
A simple way to choose print sizes is to use the wall’s dimensions as a guide:
For walls up to 6 feet wide, prints between 16x20 inches and 24x36 inches work well.
For walls 6 to 10 feet wide, prints from 24x36 inches fit nicely.
This approach helps maintain balance and prevents prints from looking out of place.
Think About Print Orientation and Framing
The orientation of your print, portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal), affects how it fits on your wall. For example, a wide, horizontal print suits above a sofa or bed, while a vertical print works well in narrow spaces like beside a door.
Framing also adds to the overall size. A thick frame can add several inches to the print’s dimensions, so factor this in when measuring your wall space.
Create a Gallery Wall with Multiple Prints
If you want to display several prints, a gallery wall is a great option. This allows you to mix sizes and styles while filling a large wall.
Start with a large central piece.
Surround it with smaller prints, keeping consistent spacing (2-3 inches apart).
Use templates or paper cutouts on the wall to plan your layout before hanging.
Gallery walls work well in living rooms, dining rooms, or staircases.
Visualize with Examples
Imagine a 10-foot wide living room wall above a sofa. A set of three 18x24 inch prints spaced evenly would look balanced. If the wall is only 5 feet wide, a single 20x30 inch print fits better.
Final Tips for First-Time Buyers
Keep Your Decor’s Scale in Mind
Your print size should feel proportional to the furniture around it. Large furniture pairs best with large prints, while smaller pieces look balanced with medium or small artwork.
