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The Journal

Notes on living with art

Wall art ideas, size guides and styling advice for every room. How to choose, frame and hang art you will love for years.

Kraft paper size templates taped above a linen sofa with a tape measure
Guides · 3 min read
How Big Should Art Be Above a Sofa?

The two-thirds rule, the 8-inch gap and a paper test that takes ten minutes.

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Black, light wood and white frame samples on linen
Frames · 2 min read
Black, Light Wood, White or Gold: How to Choose a Frame

How each finish changes a room, and when to mix them.

A framed print at eye level above a hallway console with a spirit level
Guides · 3 min read
The 57-Inch Rule: How High to Hang Art

Gallery height on open walls, and what changes above furniture.

A calm hallway with framed art
Guides · 2 min read
Gallery Wall Ideas That Never Feel Cluttered

One rule, one anchor piece and a floor plan before the first nail.

A minimal entryway with a console
Rooms · 2 min read
Entryway Wall Art: One Piece, One First Impression

Scale it to the console and keep it calm.

A neutral dining room
Styles · 2 min read
Quiet Luxury: Neutral Art for Modern Homes

Texture over colour, and one repeated material.

A living room with framed art above a linen sofa
Guides · 5 min read
Framed Wall Art: The Complete Guide to Choosing Art for Your Home

Size, style, colour, frame and placement: everything you need to choose framed art with confidence.

Framed neutral abstract art in a calm living room
Rooms · 4 min read
Living Room Wall Art Ideas: 9 Ways to Style the Walls You Live With

Above the sofa, beside the TV, in a pair or as one statement piece: nine ideas that work.

A large landscape framed print above a sofa
Rooms · 4 min read
Large Wall Art: How to Choose a Statement Piece for Your Living Room

Why one large piece often beats many small ones, and how to get the scale right.

A soft clay-toned abstract print in a minimal room
Styles · 3 min read
Abstract Wall Art: How to Choose Abstract Prints You Will Love for Years

Soft or bold, colour or tone: how to choose abstract art that stays interesting.

A neutral bedroom with a framed tonal print
Styles · 3 min read
Neutral Wall Art: How to Add Depth to a Calm, Neutral Home

Sand, stone, linen and charcoal: how tonal art adds depth without breaking the calm.

A single blue line print on a white wall
Styles · 3 min read
Minimalist Wall Art: Less, Chosen Well

One strong piece, plenty of space and a quiet frame: the art of choosing less.

A pair of framed prints above a sofa
Guides · 3 min read
Wall Art Sets: How to Choose and Hang a Pair of Prints

Spacing, sizes and alignment: how to make two or three pieces read as one.

A framed still life print on a dining room wall
Guides · 3 min read
Framed Art Prints vs Canvas Wall Art: Which Is Right for You?

Detail, finish, durability and style: an honest comparison of the two most popular formats.

A botanical fine art print in a light wood frame
Guides · 3 min read
Art Prints vs Posters: What Is the Difference?

Paper, ink, colour and lifespan: what you are really paying for.

A brass moon print in a gold frame above a bed
Frames · 3 min read
Gold Framed Wall Art: How to Use a Gold Frame Without It Feeling Old

Which art suits gold, which rooms it lifts, and how to keep it modern.

An architectural print in a black frame
Frames · 2 min read
Black Framed Wall Art: Why a Black Frame Works in Almost Every Room

Definition, contrast and a clean line: where a black frame works hardest.

An olive branch botanical print in a bright room
Styles · 2 min read
Botanical Wall Art: Bringing Leaves, Branches and Calm Indoors

Leaf studies, branches and soft greens: botanical prints for calm rooms.

A deep blue abstract print in a bright bedroom
Styles · 2 min read
Coastal Wall Art: Blue and White Prints With a Mediterranean Calm

Blue, white and sea air: coastal art that feels modern, not themed.

An ink drawing of wild grass in a Japandi room
Styles · 2 min read
Japandi Wall Art: Natural, Calm and Beautifully Restrained

Ink, linen, light wood and space: how to choose art for a Japandi room.

A wide coastal landscape print in a dining room
Rooms · 3 min read
Dining Room Wall Art: Ideas for the Room Where Everyone Gathers

Above the sideboard or the table: art for the room where everyone gathers.

A still life of lemons in a bowl in a kitchen
Rooms · 2 min read
Kitchen Wall Art: Still Lifes and Prints That Make a Kitchen Feel Lived-In

Still lifes, smaller sizes and smart placement: art for the heart of the home.

A home office with a bold framed print behind the desk
Rooms · 2 min read
Home Office Wall Art: Art That Helps You Focus

Behind the desk, in front of it and on camera: art for the room where you work.

A sea glass blue abstract print in a bathroom
Rooms · 2 min read
Bathroom Wall Art: How to Choose Art for a Calm Bathroom

Small walls, soft light and a calm palette: art for a spa-like bathroom.

An arched corridor print in a hallway
Rooms · 2 min read
Hallway Wall Art: Turning a Corridor Into a Gallery

Rows, rhythm and the right height: make the in-between spaces count.

A candle glow print on a dark wall
Styles · 2 min read
Moody Wall Art: Art for Dark Walls and Evening Rooms

Graphite, brass light and deep tones: art for rooms that come alive at night.

A misty grey lake landscape print above a sofa
Styles · 2 min read
Landscape Wall Art: Bringing Sea, Fog and Horizon Indoors

Sea, fog and the line where they meet: why horizon prints calm a room.

A monochrome spiral stair photograph print
Styles · 2 min read
Black and White Wall Art: Timeless Prints for Modern Homes

Graphic, photographic or ink: how monochrome art keeps a room timeless.

A modern concrete architecture print in a living room
Styles · 2 min read
Modern Wall Art: How to Choose Contemporary Art for Your Home

Clean lines, confident shapes and a personal point of view.

A colonnade photograph print with long shadows
Styles · 2 min read
Architectural Wall Art: Arches, Stairs and Light as Art

Arches, stairs and concrete in soft light: architecture as calm wall art.

A living room with framed art above a mantel
Guides · 2 min read
Art Above a Fireplace: How to Choose and Hang Art Over a Mantel

Size, height and balance: how to dress the most important wall in the room.

A deep window niche print in a small bright room
Guides · 2 min read
Wall Art for Small Spaces: How to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger

Why one larger piece can make a small room feel bigger.

A framed linen-toned print ready to give
Gifts · 3 min read
Wall Art as a Gift: A Guide to Giving Art People Love

Holidays, housewarmings and weddings: how to choose art for someone else.

A monstera silhouette print in a light living room
Guides · 3 min read
Wall Art Size Guide: Standard Print Sizes and How to Choose

Standard sizes, the two-thirds rule and sizes for every piece of furniture.

A still life of dried stems in warm earthy tones
Styles · 2 min read
Earth Tone Wall Art: Clay, Sand and Terracotta for Warm Rooms

Clay, sand and terracotta: warm art for rooms that feel grounded.

A minimal contour line drawing print
Styles · 2 min read
Line Art Prints: Minimal Drawings With a Light Hand

One confident line can hold a wall. Here is how to use it.

Brass Moon framed above a linen bed
Rooms · 3 min read
Bedroom Wall Art: How to Choose the Right Piece Above Your Bed

Size, palette and frame: a simple guide to choosing wall art above the bed, with exact measurements for queen and king beds.