Filling the space on your wall with the right art can sometimes seem daunting, but there are some simple ways to determine what size paintings to buy for different wall spaces. In this guide that is provided to you in a painting, you will know how to choose the right painting size for your wall in accordance with your home decor. We also provided you in our store with the best paintings that you can choose from and print them on demand.
How do you choose the right panel size for your space?
You want the paintings on your wall to be just noticeable and not messy and overly prominent. Think about where people are likely to stand when viewing paintings within the frame, as well as the size of your wall. Instead of considering the entire wall, consider places that need a focal point, like your sofa or desk. Art in the right dimensions and orientation can transform and liven up a room, while work in the wrong size can look like an ugly mistake. So, if you find yourself staring at exposed walls and not sure where to start, follow these steps to learn how to choose the right panel size for your wall.
Take your measurements
Measure the width and height of the wall space with a tape measure. Divide the wall into sections to determine where to place the painting. For example, if the entire wall is 5 meters long but has two windows, measure only the space between the windows. Also if you want to place a painting over the sofa, measure the length of the sofa to determine the width of your wall space.
Determine the stopping point
Determine where people are likely to stand when viewing the painting. As a general rule, the diagonal measurement of the panel should be approximately equal to the viewing distance. For example, if you are placing a picture on top of a sofa, people are likely to stand about one to one and a half meters away due to the dimensions of the sofa. So when you determine how far people can stand, you can calculate the best size for the painting you want to hang.
Calculate two-thirds of the distance
Calculate two-thirds of the height or width of the wall area. For example, if your area is 1.8m wide, two-thirds of it will be approximately 1.2m. This is the first basic principle for sizing any board. However, it doesn't have to fill 2/3 of the entire space, just 2/3 of the space in one direction determined by imagining where the guests will be standing.
Mark to determine the appropriate panel size
Mark a rectangle with painters' tape on the wall the size you calculated to be two-thirds the height or width of the wall area. Stand at the stopping point you made earlier to see if the tire seems too big or too small. Measure the diameter of the rectangle to see if it approaches the distance you were standing from the wall. If the tape frame seems too big, divide it into two smaller frames, about 4 inches (4 cm) between them. Sometimes two or three frames work better than one to fill in large areas on the walls, such as above a sofa.
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What are the most important considerations for choosing the right size of panels?
available space
When trying to find the perfect board size, consider the available space you have first. If you're remodeling the space above a desk, you'll have different parameters to it than you would a living room wall. For tight spaces, you need to decide if you want to include several small paintings or a few larger ones.
To think visually about the space, you can use painters' tape to stick to the walls in different sizes and shapes for each painting you want to put on the wall. Once you have a general feel for the different outlines of sizes and shapes, you can then rearrange anything you like before putting holes in your wall.
direction
When deciding on the orientation that will help you choose the right panel size, consider the shape of your available wall space. Do you have a small vertical space between two windows? In this case, you should choose the panels in the vertical direction to create a sense of length and openness. Is there a large amount of empty wall space behind your dining room table? In this case place the plates horizontally to fill the visual field.
Proportion
As a rule, paintings are hung so that the center of the painting is at eye level on blank walls. But when there is a sofa or any other piece of furniture in the room, you will want to make sure that your panels have breathing space that will keep the décor in the room cohesive. Generally, this means hanging the panels about 10cm to 30cm above the top of the piece of furniture.
Number of plates
If your budget is too small for a large painting, or you just fell in love with some small paintings, don't worry! Instead, consider filling in your wall space by grouping multiple works together. Paintings of equal size can be hung in the form of a grid. As for the larger paintings, hang them on the wall at a distance of 5 to 8 cm, and the small paintings at a distance of 4 to 5 cm.
Likewise, for a group of panels that complement each other and are a set of 3 or more pieces, you must treat them as one unit. In this case you can place them on a blank wall, so that the center of the group is at eye level.
plate type
Consider the type of painting you plan to hang on the wall. Family photos for example are usually printed at a larger size to show everyone's smiles. For that you will most likely need a slim and simple frame. On the other hand, paintings based on a simple scene with focus on only one point will need a thicker and more complex frame.
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By following all of the steps and tips we gave you in this guide, you are sure to be able to choose the right panel size for your decor. You can also find a wide range of the most beautiful paintings and pieces of art in Plate, which will add an exceptional touch to your decor at the best prices.