Cheap Oversized Wall Art

The size of art to place above a sofa should be somewhere between ⅔ to ¾ the width of the sofa itself.  For example, if you have a 6’ sofa, multiply 6 by 0.66 and 0.75, which gives you a maximum length of 4.5’ for your artwork.

The key to designing with art above your sofa is to consider proportion and balance. The sofa is most often the largest piece of furniture in a room, creating visual weight. To balance this, your artwork needs to be slightly smaller.

Consider adding one large piece of art, such as cheap oversized wall art, or two to three same-sized or different-sized pieces of artwork. As long as you fill up space equal to approximately 75%  of your sofa’s width, you’ll keep the balance and create the best look for the room.

Cheap oversized wall art is one of the best ways to decorate a large bare wall with minimal effort—and you have a world of options before you. Some examples include large pieces of modern or impressionistic art, e.g., painted, stroke-heavy pieces or pieces that are simple and geometry-based. These are excellent choices because they go with a variety of styles and are easy yet impactful focal pieces.

Another common type of wall art is a map, either of the world or a specific area. Whether you choose a photorealistic color map, a black and white one, or even a vintage one, maps can add a sense of interest to any surface.

Finally, you’ll want to consider the benefits of getting a tryptich or a trifold piece of art—which just means a large wall hanging that comes in three smaller coordinating canvases. This can be easier to store and move around, making this last choice a versatile option.

It is quite possible for wall art to look cluttered and chaotic if too many pieces on the wall are not similar. This is why as a rule of thumb, you need pieces with some type of similarity grouped together. It could be an era or color link, or subjects such as oil-painted ocean scenes, or watercolor flowers, etc.

Like-colored frames are another way to make all of the pieces come together, whether the frames are in gold, black, or white. Cheap oversized wall art should also be hung at eye level and work outward to create a gallery effect.

Art ultimately is personal; however, the way you hang it does involve a few concrete rules. As long as you keep the theme and color of each piece of wall art consistent, you'll create an effect that is pleasing to the eye.