Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Choosing Canvas Art
Choosing canvas art should be fun, but it can be tricky to get it just right. From picking the wrong size to hanging it too high, here are the top 5 mistakes people make—and how to easily avoid them.
1. Getting the Size Wrong
The Mistake: The canvas is too small, and it looks lost on your wall, or it’s way too big and takes over the whole room.
How to Fix It:
- Measure your wall!
- For above furniture, the canvas should be about two-thirds the width of whatever it’s above, like your sofa or bed.
- Big wall? Go for oversized art or group smaller pieces together.
2. Choosing Clashing Colours
The Mistake: You pick a piece of art you love, but the colours totally clash with the rest of your room, and it just doesn’t fit.
How to Fix It:
- Look at your room’s colours and pick art that matches or complements them.
- Follow the "60-30-10" rule:
- 60% is your main room color (like your walls).
- 30% is secondary (like your sofa or curtains).
- 10% is your pop of color—this is where your art can really shine!
3. Forgetting About the Frame
The Mistake: You grab the canvas and don’t think about the frame or edge style—then realize it doesn’t match your room.
How to Fix It:
- Gallery Wrap: Clean and simple, great for modern spaces.
- Floating Frame: Adds depth and a classy finish.
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Mirrored Edge: Keeps it seamless and perfect for minimalists.
The frame can make or break how the canvas fits into your décor, so don’t skip this step!
4. Hanging It Wrong
The Mistake: The canvas is hung way too high, too low, or in a weird spot, making it look out of place.
How to Fix It:
- Hang your art at eye level—about 57–60 inches from the floor to the middle of the canvas.
- Leave 6–12 inches of space between the canvas and furniture below it.
- For groupings, leave about 2–4 inches between pieces to keep it balanced.
5. Picking Art You Don’t Love
The Mistake: You choose a piece just because it fits the room, not because it speaks to you. It feels… meh.
How to Fix It:
- Pick art that makes you happy, inspires you, or feels personal.
- Your art should reflect who you are, so don’t settle for something just because it “matches.”
Conclusion
Avoid these common mistakes, and you’ll find canvas art that fits perfectly in your space and feels right for you. When in doubt, go for something that makes you smile and feels like you. Check out our collection to find the perfect piece for your home!