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Size guide
Choosing the right size makes the difference between a painting that floats and one that belongs. Pick a size below to see it to scale above an 84 in sofa.
Oil paintings
Oil sizes
| Size | Inches | Centimeters | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmallFrom $159 | 16 × 20 | 41 × 51 | Shelves, pairs, small walls |
| MediumFrom $199 | 20 × 30 | 51 × 76 | Hallways, above a console |
| LargeFrom $249 | 24 × 36 | 61 × 91 | Above a bed or 72 in sofa |
| StatementFrom $299 | 30 × 40 | 76 × 102 | Above an 84 in sofa, big walls |
Sizes are the painted surface. A floating oak frame adds about 1 in on every side. Prices vary by painting.
Watercolors
Watercolor sizes
| Size | Inches | Centimeters | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmallFrom $159 | 11 × 14 | 28 × 36 | Grids of 4 to 6, nightstands |
| MediumFrom $199 | 16 × 20 | 41 × 51 | Pairs above a bed |
| LargeFrom $239 | 18 × 24 | 46 × 61 | A single piece in a hallway |
Sizes are the painted sheet. Matting adds 2 in on every side; the oak frame adds another 1 in.
Framing and hanging
The two-thirds rule
A painting, or a group of paintings, looks best at about two thirds the width of the furniture beneath it. Over an 84 in sofa, aim for 54–60 in of art; over a 60 in sideboard, about 40 in.
How high to hang
Hang the centre of the painting at about 57 in (145 cm) from the floor, the height galleries use. Above furniture, leave 8–10 in between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the painting.
Finishes
- Gallery-wrapped: stretched over 1.5 in deep bars, sides painted, hardware included.
- Rolled canvas: ships in a tube with a 2 in unpainted border, for your own framer.
- Floating oak frame: natural oak with a slim shadow gap around the canvas.
- Watercolor, matted: acid-free mat in a standard frame size.
- Watercolor, oak frame: matted and framed behind glazing, ready to hang.