Size guide
Choosing the right size
A few simple rules from interior designers will help your art look intentional, never too small or too crowded.
1. Go about two-thirds of the furniture. Over a bed, sofa, console or dresser, choose art that is roughly 2/3 to 3/4 as wide as the piece below it. Anything narrower than half the width tends to look lost.
2. Hang it 6–10 inches above. Leave 6–10 inches between the top of the headboard, sofa back or console and the bottom of the frame, so the two read as one grouping.
3. On an open wall, center it at eye level. Hang so the center of the art sits 57–60 inches from the floor, the height galleries use.
4. Over a fireplace, keep the art a little narrower than the mantel and hang it 4–8 inches above the mantel shelf.
5. For pairs, treat the two pieces as one: leave 2–4 inches between them and size the pair together using the rules above.
6. Test before you hang. Outline the size on the wall with painter's tape or kraft paper. Live with it for a day; most people find they want to go a size up.
Quick picks
| Placement | Typical width | Sizes to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Queen bed | 60" | 42x17, 40x30, 45x40 |
| King bed | 76" | 50x35, 60x40 |
| Sofa | 84–96" | 60x40, 50x35 |
| Loveseat or bench | 60–70" | 42x17, 40x30, 45x40 |
| Console, dresser or sideboard | 48–60" | 36x24, 40x30, 25x12 |
| Entry, nightstand or narrow wall | — | 14x11, 11x14, 20x30, 24x36 |
| Pair over a bed or sofa | — | two 20x30 or two 24x36 |
Still deciding? Email hello@coveprints.com with a photo of your wall and its width, and we'll suggest a size.
Size and frame details
Artwork Sizing
Our artwork sizing refers to the total outside dimension (width/height) of the piece. For example, a 30x20 inch framed print with mat will have a total frame width of 30 inches and a print width of 26 inches.
Framed Print Sizing
You can reference the chart below for the adjusted image size when a mat is selected as well as dimensions for the mat size, frame face and frame depth of selected finishes.
Float Framed Canvas Sizing
Float frames in White or Black finishes have a frame depth of 2.125 inches and a frame face of 0.375 inches. Float frames in White Oak finish have a frame depth of 2.1875 inches and a frame face of 0.3125 inches.
Digital Download Sizing
All Cove Prints digital download files should print accurately up to 40 inches wide. For larger prints from our Oversized collection (up to 60 inches wide), please reach out to our customer support via email for a larger custom file.
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