The oh-so-known problem in humans. They dare to take up the challenge to finally tackle that empty wall, but they do not know where to hang a large wall decoration on their wall. That is no problem at Walljar! We got you! We help you find the right size for your wall and give you all the tips and tricks you need! See also some fun ideas here!
The ideal large wall decoration at the dining table
You almost always hang a wall decoration on the dining table on the long side of the table. This must therefore be a large work of art or a diptych or triptych of several works of art. This is the only way to create the right proportions with the dining table. A work of art should never be wider than the table! This is really a no go! If you opt for one large wall decoration , try to keep a width of ⅔ of your table.
For the diptych or triptych it is nice to choose a theme or to choose works of art that flow into each other. Everything matches perfectly and you have a gallery wall that will impress everyone.
Would you like to hang a painting on the short side of the table? Then it is useful to opt for a vertical painting so that the format fits well with the short side of the table.
Which size fits well with the sofa?
The wall decoration that you hang near the sofa should always hang at a specific height. It is important that there is still some space between the sofa and the wall decoration , 30 cm to 45 cm is the way to go here. The reason you should do this is so that the space doesn't look too cramped. It remains so clear and spacious.
For the size of the wall decoration itself, it is important that it is not too big, but also not too small. You don't want a small wall decoration , because then it is only one of the accessories in the interior and it disappears a bit in the rest of your interior. When you purchase a wall decoration that is too large , it can be too dominant and out of proportion with the rest of the interior.
The correct size for a wall decoration above the sofa is therefore 2/3 to 3/4 of the size of your own sofa. This way, the wall decoration is not too big, not too small and it can fit flawlessly into your interior.
What am I hanging in my hallway?
Do you have a large hall? Then you can of course hang a large size wall decoration! But for the hall, a large wall decoration is generally not so suitable because the hall is not always the largest room in the house. It is better to hang some smaller paintings here.
The best idea is to hang several small paintings next to each other so that you get a gallery-like shape. For example, you can hang several portraits next to each other or create a theme such as animals or flowers. The paintings fit together perfectly.
Another nice option is to make a panorama shape and turn it into a nice gallery wall . This way you have several small paintings next to each other that together form a beautiful whole.
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Artwork in the bedroom
In the bedroom there must be a large wall decoration . The wall decoration should absolutely not be too small here. This would disturb the proportion of the interior. In this case it is a wall decoration at the head of the bed. You can of course hang a smaller painting on another wall in the bedroom.
The painting at the head of the bed must therefore be at least 120 cm. NB! This applies to a double bed! For a single bed half applies of course. You can keep some space between the bed and the painting , but this is not necessarily necessary. Do you want to do this anyway? Then keep about 20 cm. See also this large wall decoration above the bed.
Some people choose to place mega large wall decorations behind the bed, the size of the entire wall. This is a cool idea, especially if you have a large theme painting such as the jungle or a world map. Pay attention, because such a kind of wall decoration is very dominant and actually determines the layout of the rest of the bedroom. So first check if this suits your taste!
You now know where to hang it, now the large wall decoration itself!
Now that you know everything about the size of your wall decoration, it is time to purchase your work of art. Take a look at the Walljar collections now and find your favorite design!