The right print in the wrong size is one of the most common ways a wall falls flat. Too small, and it floats like a stamp on an envelope. Too big, and it swallows the room. Get it right, and a single poster can do the work of a whole redesign.
At Auralis we keep it simple with three sizes — 30×40, 50×70 and 70×100 cm. Here's how to choose, wall by wall.
The three sizes at a glance
30×40 cm — the accent. Small but intentional. Perfect on a shelf, in a gallery cluster, above a desk, or anywhere you want a quiet detail rather than a centrepiece. This is the size people underestimate — and the one that makes gallery walls sing.
50×70 cm — the everyday hero. The most versatile size we sell. Big enough to anchor a space on its own, small enough to pair. If you're buying one poster for one wall and you're not sure, this is almost always the safe bet.
70×100 cm — the statement. A proper focal point. Above a sofa, a bed, or on any large empty wall that's been waiting for something to happen. At this scale the art sets the mood of the whole room.
Match the size to the wall
Above the sofa. Aim for art that spans roughly two-thirds of the sofa's width. For most sofas that means a single 70×100, or two to three 50×70s hung side by side. A lone 30×40 over a three-seater will always look lost.
Above the bed. Similar rule — around two-thirds of the headboard width. One 70×100 centred, or a pair of 50×70s, frames the bed beautifully. Hang the bottom edge about 15–25 cm above the headboard.
Gallery wall. This is where mixing sizes pays off. Combine one 70×100 or 50×70 as the anchor with a few 30×40s around it. Keep a consistent gap between frames (5–7 cm is a good rule) and let the arrangement grow outward from the centre.
Hallways & narrow spaces. A row of 30×40s at eye level turns a dead corridor into a mini exhibition. Consistent spacing does the heavy lifting here.
Desks, nooks & shelves. 30×40 is made for this. Leaned against the wall on a shelf or hung just above a workspace, it adds personality without crowding.
A quick word on eye level
Whatever the size, hang art so its centre sits around 145–150 cm from the floor — gallery standard, roughly average eye level. The most common mistake is hanging too high. When in doubt, drop it a few centimetres.
Size isn't the only thing that lasts
A poster you'll keep deserves paper that keeps up. Every Auralis print is produced on 250gsm acid-free archival paper with a natural, uncoated matte finish — the same museum-grade quality used for gallery artwork, made to stay true and resist yellowing for years rather than months. Bigger sizes especially reward good paper: the heavier stock hangs flat and reads as a real piece of art, not a print-off.
Still not sure? Start here
If you're buying your first piece, go 50×70 — it flatters almost any wall. If you're building something bigger, mix a 70×100 anchor with a couple of 30×40 accents and you've got an instant gallery wall.
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