Not sure how to choose the right size print, or where to hang it once you do? This guide walks you through sizing, arrangement and hanging so that once you find a print that feels right, you know exactly what to do with it. With a note on why nature art does more for a space than you might expect.
Studies show that even images of the natural world can measurably reduce stress and improve wellbeing. A print of a coastal scene, a watercolour of botanicals, a soft palette drawn from somewhere quiet: these are not just decorative choices. They change how a room feels to spend time in it.
And yet, even the right print in the wrong spot, or the wrong size on an otherwise perfect wall, can miss the mark entirely. I believe that's what art in the home is really for, not just to fill a wall, but to bring something of the outside world in: a sense of ease, of stillness, of beauty that quietly rewards you when you slow down enough to notice it.
The truth is, most of us have been there. A print leaning against the wall for weeks, waiting for the right moment to go up. A frame that has moved from room to room because nothing quite felt right. Choosing wall art sounds simple until you are standing in front of a blank wall wondering whether the size is right, whether one print is enough, or whether it needs something beside it.
This guide walks you through the practical decisions - size, number, arrangement, hanging - so that once you find a print that feels right, you know exactly what to do with it.
Start with the space, not the print
Before choosing any artwork, spend a moment looking at where it will actually live.
Most rooms already have a natural place where a print would sit well: above a desk, beside the bed, along a kitchen wall, or in a hallway that feels a little bare. What matters is not just the wall itself, but what happens near it.
Is it somewhere you sit in the morning? Somewhere you work or wind down? The artwork should support that part of the room, not compete with it. Starting from the space makes everything that follows more straightforward.
Choosing the right size
Size is where most people hesitate, and it is worth getting right because it affects everything else.
A4 (roughly 8x11 in / Letter size) prints work well in smaller areas, or wherever a print sits alongside other objects: on a shelf, beside a lamp, above a bedside table. They feel lighter and more flexible, easy to move or layer as your space changes. If you are just starting to build a collection, A4 is often a natural first step: low commitment, high impact in the right spot.
A3 (roughly 11x17 in / Tabloid size) is where things start to feel more considered. It creates real presence on a wall, the kind that anchors a room rather than simply adding to it. A3 works particularly well above furniture like a desk, a sideboard or a bed, where the wall can feel a little exposed without something to hold it. If you have a space that currently feels empty or slightly unresolved, A3 is usually the format that changes it.
Square formats have a naturally stable proportion that makes them particularly well suited to pairs and small groups. There is something inherently calm about a square: it does not lean one way or the other, which means it sits quietly in a space rather than demanding attention. If you are thinking about building a small arrangement, square is often the easiest place to start.
💡 Tip: If you are deciding between two sizes, it is usually better to go larger. A print that is slightly too small can feel disconnected from the space around it, whereas a slightly larger one tends to help define it. Just make sure you have measured the wall first!
How many prints, and how to arrange them
A single print works beautifully in smaller spaces or where you want one clear, calm focal point. Simple, and often exactly enough.
In many cases, though, a small group of prints will feel more complete.
Two prints side by side create a balanced composition, especially when they share a similar palette or theme. This works particularly well above a desk or along a narrower wall.
Three or four prints introduce a gentle rhythm. Instead of one dominant piece, the eye moves across the arrangement, which often feels more relaxed and easier to live with over time.
Square formats are especially useful here. Arranged in a small grid with consistent spacing, they create structure without rigidity, and the result tends to feel considered rather than styled.
💡 Tip: Before putting anything on the wall, lay the prints on the floor or use paper templates stuck with masking tape to test the composition. It saves a lot of guesswork. Aim for around 5–8 cm (2–3 in) between prints, and if you are hanging above furniture, let the overall width of your arrangement cover roughly two-thirds of the furniture beneath it to keep everything feeling anchored.
How to hang your prints
A few simple principles are enough to guide most situations.
As a general reference, placing the centre of the artwork at around 145–150 cm (57–59 in) from the floor helps it sit comfortably at eye level in most rooms. When hanging above furniture, the bottom of the frame should sit roughly 15–25 cm (6–10 in) above the top of the piece, close enough to feel connected, with enough breathing room between them.
After years of renting, my personal favourite is resting prints on a shelf or picture ledge. It is flexible, nothing goes in the wall, and you can rearrange everything seasonally as your mood or the light in the room changes. If you go this way, allow a slight overlap between frames and place one slightly taller piece towards the back. It gives the arrangement a sense of depth without any extra effort.
On frames: a well-chosen frame gives a print its presence and helps it settle into a room with confidence. The aim is not for the frame to stand out, but to support the artwork without pulling focus away from it. When grouping prints, keeping the frame style consistent, same finish and same width, helps the arrangement read as a whole rather than as separate pieces.
That said, the more relaxed, eclectic approach to framing is having a real moment right now. Mixed frame styles, varied sizes, slightly scattered layouts, when it works, it feels personal and lived-in rather than decorated. If that appeals to you, the key is usually to keep something else consistent, whether that is the colour palette of the prints themselves, or the wall colour behind them.
💡 Tip: Once you are happy with the arrangement, start placing your hooks from the centre and work outwards rather than left to right. It keeps the whole composition balanced even if your spacing is slightly off, and it is much easier to correct as you go.
Creating a corner that feels like yours
The corners of a home that feel truly restorative are rarely the ones that were carefully styled. They are the ones made up of a few things that actually matter: a print that catches your eye every morning, a surface with the journal you reach for, a candle, a book, enough space for it all to breathe.
That is what we hope our prints do. Each one begins as an original watercolour, painted slowly, with nature as the starting point. A seascape that brings back the feeling of a warm holiday by the coast. A floral that recalls a walk through a garden in full bloom. And from there, each print finds its way eventually into someone's home, into a corner that did not quite feel right until it did.
If you are looking for a print to start with, our art print collection is available in A3, A4 and square formats (roughly 11x17 in, 8x11 in and various square sizes for our US customers), with framing options if you would like everything ready to hang. And if you are not sure what would work for your space, we are always happy to help.
