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How to Choose Statement Wall Art for a Large Wall

3 September 2026 · 3 min read
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A gallery wall of small frames is a safe choice. One large piece is a braver one — and when it works, it does more for a room than ten smaller pieces combined. Here's how to get it right.

Start with the wall, not the art

Measure before you fall in love with a design. A piece needs breathing room on either side — as a rough rule, leave at least 15–20cm of bare wall on each side of the frame, and don't let the top edge crowd the ceiling. At 150×100cm, our collection is sized for a real feature wall: above a sofa, behind a bed, in an entryway, or on a stairwell landing.

Vertical or horizontal — let the furniture decide

A vertical piece (like Tidewater or Terra) works best over a console table, a bed, or in a narrow hallway where height matters more than width. A horizontal piece (like Horizon Gold) suits a long sofa wall or a dining room where the eye travels sideways. Look at how each design reads in the collection before you decide.

Let the room's undertone lead the colour choice

You don't need to match your art to your cushions. You do need to check the room's undertone — warm (cream, timber, terracotta) or cool (grey, blue, white marble) — and pick a piece that sits comfortably within it rather than fighting it. Sage Bloom and Ochre Abstract read warm; Monochrome and Coastal Wave read cooler and more neutral.

When in doubt, go one size up

The most common styling mistake isn't choosing the wrong design — it's choosing a piece too small for the wall. If you're torn between a modest size and a statement one, the statement size almost always wins once it's hung.

Ready to see how a piece looks at real scale? Browse the collection — every design is currently in Sydney and can be viewed in person by appointment before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

How much bare wall does a large piece need?

Leave at least 15–20cm of bare wall on each side of the frame, and keep the top edge clear of the ceiling.

What size are the pieces?

Every design is 150 × 100cm, framed and ready to hang.

Can I see a piece before committing?

Yes. Every design is currently in Sydney and can be viewed in person by appointment.

Keep readingHow Wide Should Art Above a Sofa Be?Why Gold Leaf? The Story Behind Our Textured Canvases
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