Most wall art disappoints for one reason: it's too small for the wall it's on. Here's the short, practical version of everything we tell customers who ask.
What size canvas do I need?
Work from the furniture, not the wall. Art hung above a sofa, bed or sideboard should span roughly two-thirds to three-quarters of the furniture's width. Above a standard 3-seater sofa that means at least 30–40 inches of art — a single large canvas like our Heart of Albion crest in a bigger size, or a pair of medium prints hung as a set. On an empty wall, aim to fill 60–75% of the visible width. When in doubt, go one size up: nobody has ever returned a canvas for being too impressive.
How high should I hang it?
Gallery rule: the centre of the artwork at 57–60 inches from the floor — average eye level. Above furniture, keep 6–10 inches between the furniture and the bottom edge of the canvas. Hanging art too high is the most common mistake in home decorating; when it feels slightly low, it's usually right.
Which art suits which room?
Living rooms carry statement pieces — a bold crest like the Britannia Lion or the Land of the Free eagle. Studies and offices favour discipline: Guided by Truth in black and gold, or the crowned Lionheart. Bedrooms and quiet corners suit contemplative work — our black and white Crown of Thorns or Light of the World.
Stretched or framed?
A stretched canvas is the artwork wrapped around a wooden frame — clean edges, no border, slightly more casual. A framed canvas adds a floating frame around that, which reads more finished and suits traditional rooms. We offer both across the range; every Norvane canvas is matte, fade-resistant and arrives ready to hang with no extra hardware needed.
Do canvas prints fade?
Cheap dye prints do. Ours use pigment inks on gallery-grade matte canvas, which resist fading for decades indoors — just keep them out of prolonged direct sunlight and dust them with a dry cloth.
Browse the full Wall Art collection, or start with the story behind the pieces: England's heritage symbols and the return of faith-based design.