How to Choose the Right Size Wall Art
The most common sizing mistake is buying art you love and hoping the wall will cooperate. Measure the open wall first — height and width of the blank space — then decide whether the print will hang alone or share the wall with other pieces.
Start with the wall, not the print
As a simple rule of thumb, a single statement print often looks balanced when it covers roughly one-half to two-thirds the width of the furniture below it (sofa, console, or bed). Leaving generous breathing room on each side keeps watercolor cityscapes from feeling cramped.
Sizes we offer (and when to use each)
Our museum-quality watercolor city prints ship unframed in six landscape sizes: 8″×10″, 11″×14″, 12″×18″, 16″×20″, 18″×24″, and 24″×36″. Landscape orientation suits skylines and wide urban scenes.
- 8×10 and 11×14 — shelves, gallery walls, small apartments, and layered arrangements
- 12×18 and 16×20 — hallways, offices, and medium walls that need presence without dominating
- 18×24 and 24×36 — living rooms, above sofas, and large open walls that need a clear focal point
Viewing distance matters
Stand where you will actually look at the art. From a sofa several feet away, fine brushwork on a tiny print disappears; a larger size keeps architectural detail readable. In a narrow hallway, a mid-size print can feel more intimate and intentional than an oversized piece you walk past too closely.
If you are undecided between two sizes, prefer the larger option for a single hero wall. You can always build a gallery wall with smaller prints later.
Preview before you buy
Use our Size Guide to see the same artwork scaled across every dimension we offer. Comparing mockups side by side is faster than guessing from a product photo alone — especially when you are decorating a rental or open-concept room.
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Quick answers
- What sizes are available?
- Landscape prints in 8×10, 11×14, 12×18, 16×20, 18×24, and 24×36 — all unframed and ready for standard frames.
- Should I size up or size down if I am unsure?
- For a single feature wall, size up. For gallery walls or tight spaces, start with 8×10 through 16×20 and leave space between frames.