Best Wall Art

How to Choose Wall Art

Blank walls are a missed opportunity. Art adds personality, anchors furniture, and tells people something about you. But choosing wrong means clashing styles, awkward scale, and that thing you never really liked but couldn't return.

Scale Rules

Above Furniture
Art should be 2/3 to 3/4 the width of the furniture below. A 72" couch needs art 48-54" wide. Hanging it 6-8" above the furniture connects them visually.

Feature Walls
Go bigger than you think. That 24" print looks lost on a 10-foot wall. Groups, oversized pieces, or gallery walls work better for large spaces.

Narrow Spaces
Hallways and stairwells: vertical pieces or stacked small art. Bathrooms: single statement or small gallery.

### Style Matching

Modern/Minimalist: Abstract, line art, photography, limited color palette
Bohemian: Eclectic mix, textiles, travel photography, vintage
Traditional: Landscapes, portraits, botanical prints, classic frames
Industrial: Metal art, typography, black and white photography
Farmhouse: Rustic signs, botanical, wood art, soft colors

### Hanging Height

Center point at eye level—60" from floor to center of art (average museum height). Above furniture, maintain 6-8" gap. Groups act as one piece—find the center of the whole arrangement.

### Budget Tiers

Under $50: Canvas prints, poster prints, printable downloads
$50-150: Quality framed prints, gallery sets, small originals
$150-500: Limited edition prints, emerging artist originals
$500+: Investment pieces, established artists