Turn Blank Walls Into Beautiful Stories
Find The Right Size For Your Wall
Choosing the right artwork size starts with understanding the space around it. A piece that is too small can feel lost, while something too large may overpower the room. Use this simple guide to find the right balance.
Measure Your Wall Space
Start by measuring the width of the wall or furniture your artwork will sit above. This helps you understand the space you have to work with.
Follow The Two-Thirds Rule
As a general guide, your artwork should be around two-thirds the width of the furniture below it. For example, if your sofa is 180cm wide, look for artwork or a canvas set around 120cm wide.
Think About The Feeling You Want To Create
Smaller pieces work well in hallways, corners and compact spaces, while larger canvases create more impact above sofas, beds, fireplaces or open walls.
Use Tape To Visualise The Size
Before ordering, mark the artwork size on your wall with painter’s tape. Step back and check how the scale feels from different angles.
Consider The Shape Of The Space
Square artwork suits balanced walls, portrait pieces add height, landscape formats work beautifully above sofas and beds, while panoramic prints are ideal for wider statement spaces.
Leave Breathing Room
Allow space around your artwork so it does not feel cramped. The right size should feel connected to the room while still giving the piece room to stand out.
Small (20x20in, 18x24in)
Perfect for cosy spaces, narrow entryways, or creating layered gallery walls. Small pieces add charm and detail to tight spots - think hallways, alcoves, or styled ledges.
Medium (30x30in, 24x32in, 30x40in)
A versatile size that works beautifully on its own or in pairs. Style above consoles, bedsides, or as a foundation for a gallery wall with real presence.
Large (40x40in, 36x48in)
Ideal for creating a statement. Hang a large piece above a sofa, bed, or mantel to anchor the room and draw the eye. This size makes bold look effortless.
Panoramic (20x40in, 30x60in)
The go-to for wide spaces. Perfect over beds, sofas or dining tables, panoramic prints stretch the eye across the room and add balance to broader walls.
How To Choose The Right Artwork Colour
Choosing the right artwork colour is about more than matching your décor. The colours you choose can change the mood of a room, adding warmth, calm, contrast or personality to your space.
Look At Your Existing Palette
Start by looking at the colours already in your room, including walls, furniture, flooring, cushions and soft furnishings. Your artwork can either complement these tones or create a considered contrast.
Decide On The Feeling You Want
Soft neutrals, creams and earthy tones can make a room feel calm and balanced. Darker shades, bold colours or high-contrast pieces can create more impact and become a stronger focal point.
Pick Out Accent Colours
Artwork is a great way to bring smaller accent colours into a room. Choose a piece that includes subtle tones from your cushions, throws, rugs or décor to help the space feel connected.
Think About Light And Space
Lighter artwork can make a room feel softer and more open, while deeper tones can add depth, warmth and a more dramatic feel. Consider how much natural light the room gets before choosing.
Choose Contrast Or Harmony
For a calm, minimal look, choose artwork in similar tones to your room. For more impact, choose colours that stand out against your walls or furniture.
Trust The Piece You’re Drawn To
The right artwork should make you feel something. Choose colours that suit your home, but also select a piece you genuinely connect with and want to see every day.
Black
A bold, modern frame that adds contrast and definition. Perfect for contemporary spaces, monochrome interiors or artwork you want to feel striking and statement-led.
Brown
A warm, grounding frame with a rich natural feel. Ideal for cosy interiors, earthy colour palettes and rooms where you want the artwork to feel soft, classic and inviting.
Pine
A light, natural frame that brings warmth without feeling heavy. Perfect for neutral homes, Scandi-inspired spaces and rooms with soft woods, creams and calming tones.
White
A clean, minimal frame that keeps the artwork feeling bright and airy. Ideal for fresh interiors, coastal spaces and rooms where you want a softer, more understated finish.
Premium Framing & Finishing
All of our canvas prints arrive beautifully framed and ready to hang - no assembly, no extra steps, just effortless styling from the moment it arrives.
Each piece is professionally stretched and set within a sleek wooden float frame that enhances the artwork without overpowering it. The frame’s minimal profile is designed to complement a wide range of interiors.
We believe in details that make a difference, which is why every Mala frame is lightweight, high-quality, and finished with care. Just unbox, hang, and enjoy.
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