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Measuring Your Space
📐 Before You Buy, Measure!
Pro Tip: Cut out kraft paper to match your desired size. Tape it to your wall and live with it for a few days!
Measure: Wall width & height • Furniture dimensions • Ceiling height • Distance from floor
Interactive Size Calculator
🧮 Find Your Perfect Poster Size
Our Standard European Poster Sizes
Here's how our poster sizes compare to each other:
(A4)
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Statement
Portrait vs. Landscape: Same Size, Different Feel
📏 Portrait Orientation
Portrait
Perfect for:
• Narrow walls
• Creating height
• Formal spaces
• Above tall furniture
📐 Landscape Orientation
Landscape
Perfect for:
• Above sofas
• Creating width
• Panoramic scenes
• Horizontal spaces
Multi-Piece Arrangements
🖼️ Diptych (Two Pieces)
Perfect above 180cm sofas • Space 5-10cm apart • Coordinating themes work best
🖼️🖼️🖼️ Triptych (Three Pieces)
Ideal for long walls • Great above sectionals • Creates visual rhythm
Room Examples
Above a Large Sofa (180cm wide)
Perfect!
2/3 Rule: Poster width should be about 2/3 the furniture width
Above a Large Sofa - Multi-Poster Option
Alternative: Two 50×70cm pieces spaced 10cm apart
Above a Medium Sofa (150cm wide)
Just Right
Alternative: 70×50cm landscape would also work perfectly
Above a Medium Sofa - Triple Option
Gallery Style: Three 30×40cm pieces create visual rhythm
Above a Double Bed (140-160cm wide)
Ideal
Bedroom Tip: Keep proportions calm and balanced for better sleep
Above a Double Bed - Diptych Style
Harmonious Pair: Two 30×40cm pieces for balanced symmetry
Above a Single Bed (90cm wide)
Perfect
Proportional: 30×40cm maintains proper scale for single beds
Above Kitchen Counter (200cm wide)
Landscape
Kitchen Style: Landscape orientation works well in kitchens
Above Dining Table (160cm wide)
Dining
Dining Area: 50×70cm creates focal point above dining space
Above Home Office Desk (120cm wide)
Landscape
Workspace: Landscape format is less distracting for focus
Above TV Unit (180cm wide)
Landscape
Entertainment Area: Wide landscape complements TV setup
Quick Sizing Tips by Space
🏠 Small Rooms (under 10m²)
21×30cm to 30×40cm
Avoid overwhelming compact spaces
🛋️ Medium Rooms (10-20m²)
30×40cm to 50×70cm
The sweet spot for most living areas
🏰 Large Rooms (20m²+)
61×91cm to 70×100cm
Go bold for maximum impact
📏 The 2/3 Rule
Poster width = 2/3 furniture width
Works every time!
🚿 Bathrooms
21×30cm maximum
Moisture considerations matter
🚪 Hallways
30×40cm or gallery walls
Create flow and rhythm
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Too Small
A tiny poster on a huge wall looks like it's floating in space
✅ Just Right
The right size creates visual balance and feels intentional
⚠️ Too Big
Overwhelming artwork can make a room feel cramped and chaotic
🎯 Quick Reference: Size by Space
🛋️ Living Room
Above 180cm sofa: 100×70cm
Above 150cm sofa: 50×70cm
Feature wall: 61×91cm+
🛏️ Bedroom
Above double bed: 50×70cm
Above king bed: 61×91cm
Bedside areas: 21×30cm
🏠 Small Spaces
Bathrooms: 21×30cm max
Hallways: 30×40cm
Home office: 30×40cm
📏 The Golden Rules
2/3 Rule: Poster = 2/3 furniture width
Height: 145-150cm from floor
When in doubt: Go larger
Ready to Choose Your Perfect Size?
Remember: When in doubt, go slightly larger rather than smaller. Your walls will thank you!
💡 Final Tip: The perfect poster size is the one that makes you happy every time you see it. Trust your instincts and measure twice!
