We moved into a house that had a big painting of a boy above the fireplace. It was a little too big, so I decided to remove the frame and hang it without any border. However, when I removed the frame, the painting all of a sudden lost its charm.

The boy, who once appeared like a regal prince or someone notable, looked like any ordinary person who did not probe the mind to wonder who he was. That day, I realized how frames can make a big difference. Similarly, a 12×16 wooden frame canvas have the power to instantly change the mood of a room. It adds personality, style, emotion, and story to a space, whether it’s your bedroom, office, hallway, or living room.

However, if a canvas print does not have a good frame, it will become lackluster. We will discuss how choosing the right canvas and frame size is crucial, and what one should know before they go out to purchase.

Understand Your Space

When you decide to decorate any room, you must assess the size and then decide what kind of canvas prints would go well with the theme. Every room has a particular nature, and if you display art according to it, the results will never be less than a wonder! A large wall hanging will look good in a big room, and small, miniature artwork may be good for narrower spaces. Think about where you want to display the canvas print, and then analyze the wall. If there is already some décor or shelves, your art work should be smaller. Moreover, what kind of lighting is in the room? Is it warm light? If yes, you must go with canvas prints that have dark color themes or sceneries or figures that go with the theme of the room. The canvas print selection should be according to the mood you want to set. You can look for modern, bold, classic or calm pieces.

Measure the Wall

When you go to purchase any canvas print, the gallery staff will ask you the size of the wall. Make sure to measure the wall and then look for a piece that will look good in that space. A small canvas will look misfit, and a large one can feel heavy or forced. It is recommended that your artwork occupy about two-thirds of the available wall width. This creates a balanced visual flow. If you want to place the print on the wall behind sofas, beds, fireplaces or dining tables, this rule applies.

The Various Sizes of Canvas

Here are a few tips for placing the canvas in the right place, according to the size and impact it will create:

• Small Canvas prints must the placed in entryways, staircases, over side tables, gallery walls, or cozy reading corners. A small frame of one foot by 18 inches can be considered a big frame, so you can think of this size or anything less than this. You can even place smaller frames in clusters to occupy a major part of the wall.

• Medium canvas frames are the most common and can decorate most of the walls in your home. You can place them in bedrooms, offices, living rooms, or hallways. They can stand alone or work as a pair.

• Large canvas prints are rare and are used to adorn the walls of big rooms. Have you seen how the ballrooms in the 1900s were decorated with extremely big canvas paintings, and the frames were also wide and caught the eye of the visitors. A large canvas makes a strong visual impact and you can treat it as a center piece above the fireplace or on a long hallway wall. Lighting plays a big role here; soft, focused lighting can elevate the piece dramatically.

Using Multiple Canvas Prints

Many times, you do not need one canvas, and it does not even look nice. When we said that go according to the theme of the room, you may have thought that some rooms require more than just one center piece, or many small pieces. You may have to create a collage of some small, medium, and one large canvas print to make the room look as classy, or as formal as you want. Multiple art works create continuity and balance while giving the space rhythm and movement. It works especially well in modern interiors.

Height Matters

Where should you hang the canvas? Some people hang bigger pieces higher, and small or medium pieces at eye level. However, which height is correct? The ideal height is eye level, so that visitors can see the art work and appreciate it too. If there is furniture below the canvas, keep a space of almost one foot between the furniture top and the canvas. This creates visual breathing room while keeping the artwork comfortably within eye reach. Canvases that feel naturally placed, neither floating nor cramped, make the space feel thoughtfully designed rather than randomly decorated.

Consider Frame Options

No matter how beautiful the canvas print is, if the frame does not complement it, the art work will not look as impressive as it should. The frame adds the finishing touch and also completes the look. When any of us look at wall art, we do not ignore the frame. In fact, sometimes, the frame is the attractive feature. Here are a few types of frames:

• Floating frames: Floating frames give a feeling that the canvas is suspended inside the frame, as there are two sheets of glass holding the canvas print. These frames go well with modern art work and if you want to create an artistic image, floating frames will be your first pick.

• Classic wooden frames: Wooden frames are the most classic look for any art work. These frames give a vintage look, but can also be a good choice for smaller pictures and paintings. Warm, natural, and versatile wooden frames can be good for traditional paintings as well as modern art.

• Thin metal frames: Thin frames are a good pick for clusters and for small canvases that do not require a lot of attention to be drawn to the frame. You can see these frames on cityscapes, photography, abstract art and minimalist prints.

• Bold, gold and chunky: These frames are most commonly used for large canvas prints. The frame that I talked about at the beginning of the article was also chunky and made the painting look very royal and grand.

Final Thoughts

A canvas print is not only a decoration; it is a defining element for any room. If you find a canvas print to suit the space well, frame it thoughtfully, and it becomes part of the room’s personality and not just another object on display.

Choosing the right size doesn’t require perfection, but you must know what will suit the wall you have in mind. With a few measurements, a clear intention, and a sense of visual balance, you can select a canvas print and frame size that transforms a wall into a captivating moment.

Art doesn’t need to be loud to speak clearly. Sometimes, the quietest pieces, placed at the right size, at the right height, with the right frame, tell the strongest stories.