Deciding what size artwork you need for a specific space can be tricky. Art pulls a room together, but if the size isn't right, something will feel off. Too big and your space can feel overcrowded, too small and your room can look incomplete.

Don’t worry! I have a few tried and true tricks to make sure you feel confident choosing the right size for your home.

Before purchasing any artwork, carefully measure the wall space where you intend to hang it. Take note of the width and height available. This will provide you with a clear idea of the maximum dimensions your artwork can be without overwhelming or underwhelming the space. You'll use these numbers in the next section.

Maintaining proportion is crucial when choosing the size of your art piece. A general rule of thumb is to ensure the artwork takes up around two-thirds to three-fourths of the available wall space. This applies whether you have one large piece or multiple pieces. This helps create visual balance and prevents the art from appearing lost or disproportionate against the wall.

The size of the room itself should also influence your art selection. In larger rooms, opt for larger pieces or groupings of multiple artworks to fill the space adequately. Conversely, smaller rooms may benefit from smaller or medium-sized artworks to avoid overwhelming the area.

Consider the location of furniture when determining the size of your art. Artwork should ideally be centered above furniture such as sofas or beds. The general rule is to choose a piece that is roughly two-thirds the width of the furniture beneath it. This helps anchor the space and creates a cohesive look.

Art should take up 2/3 to 3/4 of your wall space. Measure the height and width of your wall and then multiply them by both .66 and .75 to find your minimum and maximum. You can use the same calculation to find the range of sizes of art to best fit above a piece of furniture. 

For example, if your credenza is 5 feet wide, multiply 5 by .66 and .75. In this case, a piece of art between 3.3 feet and 3.75 feet wide will look great above the credenza.

Remember—you can combine multiple pieces to achieve the right size!