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Thanks to Framed & Matted and Simply Rosie Images for gifting me the products featured in this post. All opinions are my own.
If you're into home trends, you may have seen that Pinterest named "big art" as one of its top predictions for 2018 (see the full list here, if you haven't already). I feel like large scale art has already been popular for awhile...but it's a trend that I hadn't jumped on yet, for two main reasons. One, I hadn't found an art piece I loved SO MUCH that I wanted to commit to it in a big way. And two, big art typically comes at big prices. So until now, I've stuck with smaller pieces (a gallery wall in our living room, a pair of prints in our bedroom, etc.). But I really LOVE the idea of a big art piece that makes more of a statement! So when Rosie of Simply Rosie Photography offered to send me an art print from her new print shop, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try out some large scale art. Rosie was actually our wedding photographer, way back when (almost 8 years ago now, crazy!!!) and her photography is beautiful. Her shop is full of lovely nature prints, from blooming flowers to graceful horses to majestic trees. I fell in love with this ocean print, and I knew it would be perfect for the blank space above our guest bed.
Be sure to check out Rosie's print shop--you can get 20% off this print or any other ones with the promo code simplyrosie. This week only!
For the frame, I worked with Framed & Matted. They do a really quality job, and you can get frames in custom sizes, not just your standard store-bought options. They have 14 different frame styles (I went with the Addison Natural) and 30 mat colors, which you can even layer if you want. If you want to get your piece matted, the largest art size is 38" x 30", which makes the frame 41" x 33". That's exactly what I did! My frame arrived within a week, and it came with instructions on how to mount my art and hang it (super easy). I would definitely recommend Framed & Matted. They were so easy to work with, had a really fast turnaround, and they even offer free design assistance!
I am loving this print in our guest room. It's peaceful and serene, plus it's getting me excited for our upcoming Hawaii trip!!! I think an ocean print is the perfect way to "dip your toe" in the large scale art trend. Nature will never go out of style, and beach colors are SO pretty...deep turquoise fading into soft, creamy white.
Really though, choosing the art itself comes down to personal preference and what tugs at your heartstrings (maybe you'll choose photos of your kids or your dog, your favorite flower or your favorite vacation spot). There aren't any rights or wrongs when it comes to art. But there are some tips and guidelines for getting the scale right!
1. Orientation - Pay attention to the overall space where the art will go. If it's a tall, narrow wall, you should look for art in a vertical/portrait orientation. For horizontal wall spaces, like over a sofa or bed, your best bet is horizontal/landscape art. Essentially, your art should match the proportions of the wall space it's going on.
2. Size - If you're hanging art above a piece of furniture, the rule of thumb is to have the width of your art be 55-75% of the width of your furniture. So for a king size bed like ours, your art should be 41-57" wide. That means our print is actually on the smaller side for this space. With the headboard being fairly tall, I don't think we could have gone much bigger...but if we had more vertical space to work with, a bigger piece of art might have looked even better. if you're unsure, you could always put some painter's tape on the wall in the dimensions you're considering, so you can visualize it.
3. Placement - Lastly, a common mistake people make when hanging art is putting it too high on the wall. It doesn't matter whether you have standard 8 ft ceilings or soaring 18 ft vaulted ceilings...art should be hung at eye level. That means the center point of your art piece (not the top or bottom edge) should land around 5 ft above the floor. If you're hanging art above a tall piece of furniture, like our headboard, it might go a little more than that...but you shouldn't have to crane your neck if you're facing it.
Hope those guidelines are helpful! Do you have any large scale art in your home?
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Thanks Aileen! I love this print in this room!!
Your prints are all so gorgeous! It was super hard to decide on one, but I do think I made a good decision! ;)