For a standard living room wall, wall art should cover 60 to 75 percent of the wall width it hangs on. A sofa that is 6 feet wide needs wall art between 3.5 and 4.5 feet wide for ideal visual proportion.
But sizing is only half the decision. The other half is what the piece actually is, and that matters more than most people realise.
The 60-75% Rule
This is the most reliable sizing rule in interior design. Your wall art should be 60 to 75 percent of the width of the furniture or wall it sits above.
| Wall or Sofa Width | Ideal Art Width |
|---|---|
| 4 feet | 2.5 to 3 feet |
| 5 feet | 3 to 3.75 feet |
| 6 feet | 3.5 to 4.5 feet |
| 8 feet | 5 to 6 feet |
Hang the piece so its centre sits at eye level, approximately 57 to 60 inches from the floor. Above a sofa, leave 6 to 12 inches between the sofa back and the bottom of the piece.
Why Handcrafted Wall Art Works Better Than Prints
A framed print adds colour. A handcrafted piece adds dimension, texture, and presence.
Rattan wall weavings catch afternoon light across their woven surface. Palm leaf and monstera leaf wall frames bring organic form to a flat wall. A tribal mask commands space in a way a canvas never could. These are not effects you get from a print.
Rattan Wall Decor — The Easiest Way to Transform a Blank Wall
Of all the wall pieces in the BAGUS collection, rattan wall decor is the most versatile. It suits minimalist interiors, boho spaces, modern Indian homes, and everything in between. The natural woven texture adds warmth without colour, which means it works regardless of your existing palette.
A large rattan wall piece above a sofa follows the 60 to 75 percent sizing rule naturally. Most of our pieces are sized to work as statement wall art without needing anything around them. A smaller piece works as part of a gallery wall alongside a tribal mask and a terracotta plate.
The other thing worth saying is that rattan wall art photographs exceptionally well. If your home is a space you share, a rattan wall piece rewards you every time.
Browse the full Rattan Weaver collection.
The Last Supper — When One Piece is Enough
The Last Supper teak carving deserves a special mention here. There is currently only one piece in stock. It is a piece you either see and know immediately is for you, or you do not. If you know, do not wait.
Matching the Piece to the Room
Living room above sofa: A large rattan weaving, a carved wooden panel, or a set of palm and monstera leaf frames. Give it space.
Bedroom above the bed: Something softer. The banana bark woven hangings work beautifully here. Warm, textured, quiet.
Dining room: A tribal mask, an aboriginal mask, or a Tiki mask above or beside the table brings conversation without needing any styling around it.
Entryway: One strong piece at eye level that tells your guest immediately what kind of home they have walked into. A carved mask or a teak panel does this better than anything.
The One-of-a-Kind Consideration
Several pieces in the BAGUS collection are genuinely limited. The Last Supper, currently one piece in stock. The glass aquariums, each taking six months to make with no two alike. The tribal masks, made one at a time by craftspeople in Africa and Indonesia.
When choosing wall art, this matters. A mass-produced print can be replaced. A piece that exists once, made by hands that have been doing this for decades, cannot. That is worth factoring into your decision.
Browse the Wall Decor collection to see what is currently available.
FAQ
What is the right height to hang wall art in a living room? Centre the piece at 57 to 60 inches from the floor. Above a sofa, leave 6 to 12 inches of space between the sofa back and the bottom of the art.
What wall art works best in a dining room? Tribal masks, Tiki masks, and carved wooden panels work exceptionally well in dining rooms. They add cultural richness and conversation without requiring any styling around them.
How long does a BAGUS glass aquarium take to make? Each BAGUS glass aquarium on wood and stone takes six months to complete. No two pieces share the same structure or design.