Choosing frame, size and height

Size

Above a sofa or bed, choose a work about two thirds of the furniture's width. For a single wall with nothing beneath, go larger than feels comfortable.

Height

Hang the centre of the work at 145–150 cm from the floor. Above furniture, leave 20–25 cm between the two.

Frame

Oak warms a room; black gives definition; white lets the work float on a pale wall. When in doubt, match the frame to the darkest tone in the room.

Sets

Keep 5–8 cm between works in a diptych or triptych so they read as one piece.