How to choose the right poster size for your wall

The most common mistake we see? A lovely poster drowning on a wall that is too big for it. The good news: there is a simple rule.

The two-thirds rule

Pick a poster (or group) that fills about two thirds of the wall or the furniture below it. Hanging above a sofa? Aim for a total width of ~2/3 of the sofa.

Hanging height

The centre of the poster should sit at eye level — roughly 145-150 cm from the floor. This holds even above furniture; don't let the sofa fool you.

Sizes that almost always work

• 30×40 cm — for gallery walls and small nooks
• 50×70 cm — the versatile favourite for most walls
• 70×100 cm — a statement above a sofa or bed

When in doubt, size up. Slightly too big almost always beats slightly too small.