Guide to Choosing the Perfect Fine Art Print for Your Space
Selecting a fine art print is often an emotional decision—an image that speaks to you, evokes a memory, or captures a place you love. But choosing the right print for your space involves more than falling in love with a photograph. The room, the wall, the lighting, and even the way you’ll hang the piece all play a role in how the artwork will look and feel once it’s on your wall.
This guide walks you through the key considerations so you can make a confident, informed choice and enjoy your print for years to come.
Resources to Help You
To help you select the photograph for your space, there are the Shop and the Galleries, where you can browse through the collection. When you have chosen the photograph, we can help you ‘see’ it in your room. If you need any other help, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Shop
The shop contains the full collection of photographs. A handy filter set will help you narrow the selection to what is specific to you.
Galleries
The five galleries show selections of photographs related to a style or location.
Artwork Placement Preview
Uncertain about how the print will look on your wall?
Contact
Need more help? We would love to discuss your preferences and requirements.
Choosing the Photograph
Are you selecting a print of a place you’ve visited and want to remember?
Is it a destination you dream of seeing?
Are you choosing a piece for its mood, colours, or sense of calm?
Is the artwork for your home or your workplace?
Understanding the emotional purpose helps narrow down the style, colour palette, and subject matter.
Go to the Shop to see the full collection. Take advantage of the filters to focus your search by category, location and aspect ratio.
Home or Office?
Where the artwork will hang influences the tone and size of the print.
Home: You may want something personal, calming, or inspiring.
Office: Consider pieces that create atmosphere—professional, uplifting, or reflective of your brand.
Where is it going to hang?
Think about the room:
- How large is the space?
- Is the room wide or narrow?
- Is the artwork meant to be a focal point or part of a larger arrangement?
A print that feels balanced in one room may feel lost or overwhelming in another.
Wall Size
The wall should guide the size of the print.
A small print on a large wall can look like a postage stamp.
A large print on a small wall can feel cramped or overpowering.
If you’re unsure, our free Artwork Placement Preview service lets you see exactly how different sizes will look on your wall before you buy.
Viewing Distance
How close will people stand when looking at the print?
If furniture keeps viewers several metres away, a larger print is usually better.
In narrow hallways or smaller rooms, a medium or smaller print may feel more natural.
The further away you stand, the larger the artwork needs to be to maintain impact.
Print Size
There’s no single rule, but these guidelines help:
Consider the room size, wall size, and viewing distance together.
When hanging above furniture, a common rule is:
- The print width should be approximately ⅔ of the width of the furniture below it
This keeps the wall visually balanced and avoids a top‑heavy look.
Frame Type
Choose a frame that complements both the artwork and the room’s style. Each print is shown in all four framing options in the Shop. If you’re unsure, we can provide alternative frame previews through the Artwork Placement Preview service.
Our prints are available in four frame options:
- Acrylic Float Frame – The print is mounted behind acrylic, and the back is covered with treated aluminium.
- Black, Raw Oak or White Timber Box Frame – The print is mounted on a backboard, and a spacer separates the print and the glazing to create depth to the artwork.
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio describes the relationship between the sides of the print—for example, 1:3 means the long side is 3 times the short side.
Different aspect ratios create different visual impressions:
- 2:3 feels classic and balanced.
- Panoramic ratios feel expansive and dramatic.
- Square formats feel modern and centred.
We have prints in the following aspect ratios: 1:2, 1:3, 1:5, 2:3, 2:5, or 3:2.
Orientation
Landscape orientation suits most walls and is easy to place.
Portrait orientation works beautifully on taller walls or narrower spaces, but can feel cramped if the ceiling height is low.
Square prints offer flexibility and symmetry.
Lighting Conditions
Lighting dramatically affects how a print appears.
Will the artwork be lit by natural light, spotlights, or general room lighting?
Soft, directional lighting enhances texture and colour.
Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause glare and fading.
Colours in the Room
Think about how the artwork interacts with your existing palette.
Matching colours create harmony and calm.
Contrasting colours add energy and visual interest.
There are no strict rules—just ensure the print feels connected to the space rather than competing with it.
Reflections
Look at what’s opposite the wall.
Large windows or bright light sources may create reflections on the acrylic glazing.
Consider a different wall if possible.
If reflections are unavoidable, consider non-reflective glazing. We don’t offer this type of glazing as standard, but it can be provided as a special order.
Contact us to discuss options and pricing.
Hanging Method
The framed print arrives with D‑ring mount points on the back. The Acrylic Float Frames are delivered with a set of U-channels – one attached to the back of the print and the other to be fixed to the wall.
You can hang it using:
- Wall hooks/U-channels, or
- An art hanging system with a ceiling‑mounted rail and adjustable wires.
More details are available on the About the Product page.
Hanging Height
Two simple guidelines:
- Eye level: Centre of the artwork at approximately 150 cm from the floor.
- Above furniture: 15–20 cm above the piece below it, so the artwork feels visually connected.
- Ceiling height: In a room with a high ceiling, you may have to break the above rules and hang the print higher.
Longevity
The photographs are printed on museum-grade paper and glazed using an acrylic with 70% UV protection. To further protect the print, consider ordering it with acrylic with 99% UV protection.
Contact us to discuss options.
One Print or Multiple
If you’re hanging a single print, focus on the best placement on the wall.
For multiple prints, consider:
- A straight row
- A grid
- A staggered diagonal
- A gallery wall with mixed sizes
Keep the spacing consistent so the pieces feel connected.
Access to the Premises
Large framed prints require enough space to move through:
- Lifts
- Stairwells
- Doorways
The external dimensions and weight of each print are listed in the Additional Information on the product pages.
