Quick answer: Pick wall art about two-thirds the width of the furniture below it, hang the center around 57-60 inches from the floor, and leave 8-10 inches between the bottom of the art and the top of a sofa or console.
Carved wood art has depth and shadow, so it reads larger than a flat print of the same size. These rules keep it in proportion.
Width: the two-thirds rule
| Furniture | Typical width | Art width |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa | 84 in | about 55-60 in |
| Queen bed | 60 in | about 40 in |
| King bed | 76 in | about 50 in |
| Console | 48 in | about 32 in |
Height
On an open wall, hang art so its center is 57-60 inches from the floor. Above furniture, leave 8-10 inches between the furniture and the bottom edge of the piece; above a headboard, 6-12 inches.
Depth and lighting
3D wood panels and sculptural pieces cast shadows. A picture light or a wall washer from above brings out the carving in the evening; avoid lighting straight on, which flattens it.
Hanging heavy wood art safely
- Find studs, or use anchors rated well above the weight listed on the product page.
- Use two hanging points for wide pieces so they stay level.
- Check the fixings again after the first few weeks.
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