What size artwork should you hang above a console table or sideboard?

Choose an artwork spanning 60% to 75% of your console table's total width, hung 15 to 25 cm above the tabletop surface. This ratio ties the wall art and furniture into a single balanced focal point while ensuring the frame neither overwhelms nor looks lost against the sideboard.

For a typical 120 cm console, a 70x100 cm horizontal piece or a 50x70 cm vertical format provides optimal balance. Wider sideboards measuring 160 cm or more can accommodate a 100x140 cm canvas, a balanced diptych of two 50x70 cm frames, or an off-center composition paired with a table lamp.

Maintaining a clearance of 15 to 25 cm above the surface keeps the artwork visually anchored to the furniture. It leaves functional space for ceramics, lamps, or books without obscuring the central subject of your print.

A framed cotton poster with a matte passe-partout in an ayous wood frame suits layered interiors, whereas a stretched cotton canvas offers a clean, reflection-free presentation. Explore curated formats for your living room in our gallery.