Islamic Wall Art Size Guide: How to Choose the Right Size
Quick answer: choose Islamic wall art that spans about two-thirds (60 to 65%) of the width of the furniture beneath it, and hang it with its centre at 145 to 150 cm from the floor. The rest of this guide explains why, and how to adapt the rule to your own wall.
The two-thirds rule
Art that is too small looks lost, and art that is too large crowds the room. Above a sofa, bed or sideboard, aim for a piece, or a group of pieces, that covers roughly 60 to 65% of the furniture's width. On an empty wall, aim for about 60% of the width available. This leaves calm space on both sides, which is what makes Islamic canvas art feel intentional rather than squeezed in.
Islamic wall art size chart
| Above your… | Furniture width | Ideal artwork width |
|---|---|---|
| 2-seater sofa | 160 cm (63 in) | about 100 cm (40 in) |
| 3-seater sofa | 205 cm (81 in) | about 130 cm (51 in) |
| Corner sofa | 275 cm (108 in) | about 175 cm (68 in) |
| Double bed | 140 cm (54 in) | about 88 cm (35 in) |
| Queen bed | 160 cm (60 in) | about 100 cm (40 in) |
| King bed | 190 cm (76 in) | about 120 cm (47 in) |
Furniture varies, so treat the chart as a starting point and measure your own.
Hanging height and spacing
- Above furniture: leave 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) between the furniture and the bottom of the artwork, so the two read as one composition.
- On an open wall: centre the artwork at 145 to 150 cm (57 to 59 in) from the floor, roughly eye level.
- Pairs and trios: leave about 8 cm (3 in) between pieces and keep them aligned at the same height.
One large piece or several?
A single oversized piece is the modern choice. It looks designed, it needs fewer holes in the wall, and it gives a Name of Allah or a verse the space it deserves. Choose two or three matching pieces when the wall is very wide or the ceiling is low.
Between two sizes?
Choose the larger size for a statement above a sofa or bed, and the smaller one for a quiet corner, a hallway or a room already full of furniture. Before you order, cut paper to size and tape it to the wall for a day. You will know immediately.
Let us do the maths
Every Noorlar product page includes “Find your ideal size”. Tell us where you plan to hang your piece and the width available, and it recommends the size that looks best, in centimetres or inches.
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