The wall behind the sofa can be considered as the most premium place to showcase your favorite artwork. This space will immediately attract everyone’s attention as soon as they are step into your living room, sending the welcome message through the enchanting piece of art.
One of the trickiest part when choosing the right wall art for the empty space behind your sofa is finding the ideal proportion between the artwork and the sofa.
Choosing any artwork that is too small or too big compared to the sofa not only make the piece of art look awkward, but can ruin your the visual appearance of your living space.
In this post, we will bring you on a journey to find the ideal equilibrium between your sofa and the art that graces the wall above it. So, let’s get started to explore the alchemy of creating a space that’s as visually pleasing as it is emotionally enriching.
What is The Right Art Over Sofa Proportions?
Size of The Artwork
The main rule of thumb is that the artwork – or group of artworks, should be at least half to three-fourths the width of the sofa. This will prevent the art from appearing too small or too large in relation to the sofa.
So, if you had an art that is less than half the width of the sofa, we highly recommend you to replace it with the larger one, or adding another piece and form an artwork group.
Artwork Placement
The middle height of the artwork should be positioned around 57 to 60 inches from the floor. This will ensure the art is easily visible at the eye level. Another important thing is to find the right space between the bottom part of the artwork and the top of the sofa.
Placing the art too close to the sofa can make an awkward look, while put it too far away from the sofa will ruin the cohesiveness between them. Ideally, you should try to keep a spacing of around 6 to 8 inches between them.
Symmetry or Asymmetry?
This is largely depend on your design style, and both symmetrical or asymmetrical placement can works similarly well. If you prefer a clean, more organized look, then symmetrical placement is surely the best option.
On the other side, if you want to add a sense of artistic touch and creativity, then you can go with asymmetrical arrangement.
