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Art Sizing Guides: How to Choose The Right Art Size for Your Home
Choosing art shouldn’t feel intimidating or mysterious. These art size guides are here to answer the questions people actually have—about size, placement, framing, prints vs originals, and more—so you can choose modern art for your home with confidence.
Size & Placement: Getting the Proportions Right
Not sure how big your art should be over the sofa, bed, or dining table? You’re not alone. Size and placement are the two things that most often make a room feel “off”—and they’re also the easiest to fix.
In this guide, you’ll learn simple rules (like the 2/3 rule) and real-world examples so you can choose art that feels perfectly at home on your walls.
Gallery Wall Ideas vs One Big Art Piece
Gallery Wall Ideas vs One Big Art Piece: Which Is Right for Your Room?
Choosing between a gallery wall and one large statement piece can completely change the feel of a room. This guide breaks down how to choose based on room size, style, and what kind of visual impact you want.
Prints vs Originals: What Are You Really Paying For?
From canvas prints to limited editions and original paintings, there’s a lot of vocabulary around art—and not much plain-English explanation. Here, we’ll talk honestly about materials, editions, certificates of authenticity, and price so you can decide what’s right for you and your space.
Framing, Mats & Finishes: The Details That Change Everything
Should you buy framed or unframed art? Do you really need a mat? Is glass worth it—or does it just add glare? The way you frame and finish a piece can completely change how it looks in your home.
Upcoming guides will walk you through frames, matting, glass, and signatures so you’ll know exactly what matters and what’s just personal preference.
Building a Collection You Actually Love
Whether you’re buying your first piece or your fifteenth, it helps to have a roadmap. These guides will explore gallery walls versus single statement pieces, matching sets versus mix-and-match, and how to combine styles without your home looking like a furniture showroom.
Modern art should feel like a joy, not a guessing game. If you ever have a question that isn’t covered here yet, feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to help you think through size, placement, or which piece from Marvin Studios Modern Art might be the best fit for your home.
A Quick Note About Framing
Choosing the right frame can completely transform how your art looks in your home. I recommend PictureFrames.com—they’ve been artist-founded, USA-made, and producing museum-quality frames for decades. It’s where I buy my own frames, and I’m proud to partner with them.
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