Your bedroom should be your sanctuary - a space to unwind, recharge and surround yourself with things that make you feel good. Artwork plays a huge role in setting the mood of a room, but choosing the right size can feel surprisingly tricky. Go too small and your art gets lost on the wall. Go too large and it can feel overwhelming. Get it just right, though, and it becomes the heart of the room.
Here's everything you need to know to choose the perfect size artwork for your bedroom.
Start With Your Wall Space
Before you fall in love with a particular piece, take a good look at your walls. How much space do you have to play with? A large, open wall can carry a bold, statement piece beautifully - think a generous canvas that draws the eye and anchors the room. A smaller wall or a wall broken up by windows or doors will suit something more considered in scale, perhaps a grouping of framed prints.
A good rule of thumb is that your artwork should fill around two thirds to three quarters of the available wall space. This gives the piece room to breathe while still feeling intentional and well-placed.
Artwork Above the Bed
The wall above your bed is the most natural home for bedroom artwork - and the most impactful. Artwork in your bedroom is the first thing you see when you wake up and the last thing you see before you sleep, so it's worth getting right.
For a standard double or king size bed, a single statement piece works beautifully when it sits at roughly two thirds the width of the bed frame. So for a 5ft king size bed (150cm), you'd be looking for a piece somewhere around 100-120cm wide.
If you prefer a gallery wall or a set of two or three prints side by side, aim for the overall arrangement to span a similar width - with small, even gaps between each piece to keep things feeling cohesive.
As a general guide for above the bed:
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Single bed - look for artwork around 40-60cm wide
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Double bed - look for artwork around 60-90cm wide
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King size bed - look for artwork around 90-120cm wide
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Super king - look for artwork 120cm wide or more
Each art print in the range comes in a variety of sizes and frame choices so you can choose the piece that feels right, and be sure it works well in your bedroom.
Think About Hanging Height
Size isn't just about width - where you hang your artwork matters just as much. The general rule is to hang artwork so that the centre of the piece sits at eye level, which is usually around 145-150cm from the floor.
Above the bed, you want to leave a gap of around 15-20cm between the top of your headboard and the bottom of the artwork. This keeps everything feeling connected without the piece sitting so low it looks like it might fall onto you - and just high enough to feel intentional.
Consider the Feeling You Want to Create
Art isn't just about measurements - it's about feeling. In a bedroom, you want pieces that promote rest, calm and a sense of ease. Soft, ethereal abstract art works beautifully in a bedroom setting, bringing a sense of freedom and gentle movement to the space without feeling too energetic or stimulating.
When thinking about size, consider the mood you're after. A large, enveloping abstract piece in soft, dreamy tones can feel like a window into another world - immersive and calming all at once. A smaller, more delicate print on paper can feel intimate and personal, like something just for you.
Canvas or Paper Print - Does It Affect Size Choice?
The short answer is yes - but only a little. Canvas prints have a natural presence and depth that means they can hold their own at larger sizes, making them a wonderful choice for statement pieces above the bed.
Paper prints have a lighter, more refined quality that lends itself beautifully to smaller sizes, gallery wall arrangements or framed groupings. A beautifully framed paper print can feel just as impactful as a large canvas - it's all in the presentation.
Both formats work brilliantly in a bedroom - it really comes down to the look and feel you're going for and how the piece sits within your wider interior.
A Few Final Tips
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Always measure your wall before you buy - it sounds obvious but it's the step most people skip!
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Use masking tape on the wall to map out the size of a potential piece before you commit - it's a brilliant way to get a feel for scale in your actual space.
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Don't be afraid of going bigger than feels comfortable - in most cases, larger artwork has more impact than you'd expect and rooms rarely look better with art that's too small.
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If in doubt, go for a set - two or three coordinating prints side by side can feel just as impactful as one large piece, and gives you more flexibility with sizing. Gallery Sets are a great way to create an instant effect. Why not check out the range of Mini Art Prints - they’re a ready made gallery wall!
Choosing artwork for your bedroom should feel exciting, not stressful. Trust your instincts, take your measurements and choose something that makes your heart sing every time you walk in the room - because that's what great art is all about.
If you’re still unsure what size artwork for your bedroom to get, please get in touch!