There's no place like home. It is where we find peace, comfort, and security. And in this age of tech-savvy gadgets, the living room has become an all-purpose term for just about any space you can relax in at your house.

So when it comes to decorating the walls of that special place, why settle with prints, paintings, or real photos? There are plenty of canvas prints out there that make great alternatives to the standard choices. Canvas prints can help you express your creativity and personal style. You can choose from a wide range of themes and designs — abstract art, botanical illustrations, impressionist portraits, and more. But before making a choice, you should determine the size that best fits your space.

Here are some guidelines on choosing the best canvas sizes for your home:

1. Know how much wall space you have and where to place the art

It's important to know which part of your house is open and spacious enough to accommodate a larger canvas print, and which walls or areas are better suited for smaller ones. When measuring the empty space you have, don't forget to include doorways, windowsills, and other items that will be placed on the wall.

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2. Determine how the art will coordinate with the rest of your décor

Aside from considering how much open wall space you have in your room, you'll also want to think about how the canvas print will fit with the rest of your home décor. Will it match existing wall art? Will it stand out against a plain backdrop? Try taking photos of your living room, bedroom, bathroom, or other rooms in which you intend to hang the piece. Then compare them to our mood board and existing artwork galleries to see which collection best fits your style.

3. Know the size you want for each area of your home

With many different sizes available, it can be difficult to choose one "right" size for a room. What looks good in the bedroom may not fit as well in the living room or dining area — just as what you choose for your dining room may not go as well in the bedroom. You can determine the best canvas prints size by following these simple steps: First, visit our Mood Board to see which sizes match your existing decor and style preference. Second, measure the empty space you have available on each wall of your home or work area. Third, compare your measurements with the dimensions of our available canvas prints and choose those that best fit your area.

4. Get the right proportion for each canvas print size

It's important to consider how the different proportions will affect the space and overall look of your room. For instance: A large-sized art piece can make a very bold statement, but if it has a long and narrow frame, this could overpower a small wall. On the other hand, a large canvas print with a square frame will look much better if placed on a medium-sized wall.

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5. Determine your budget

The cost of the canvas print you want may play an important factor in determining which size to choose. But remember, you don't have to spend a fortune to create an elegant room. You can use white Christmas lights, faux flowers, and other affordable items to make your home look good without spending too much.

6. Allow for installation

Tall or large-sized prints may need extra hardware or material for hanging purposes. Check the product description for each canvas print before you go shopping to find out if the artwork comes with hanging accessories, or if you will need to purchase them separately.

7. Think about space limitations

Before buying a very large piece of artwork, consider whether it would fit through your doorways. Remember that gallery-wrapped canvases are custom-wrapped on all sides, which means you'll also need to create enough space for the width of the piece.

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8. Know how your canvas prints will be shipped

If your preferred canvas print size is not available in our collection, please contact our customer service team. We can usually make custom-sized canvases for you within 2 to 4 weeks. 

If you're shopping from outside the US, please be sure to read this blog post about international shipping.