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Go big: why XL is the new gallery wall

For years, the gallery wall was the answer to every empty wall. Now more and more people are choosing one large piece instead – a single motif in 100x140 cm that fills the wall, sets the mood and makes the whole room feel finished. Here’s why XL works, which motifs are made for the big format, and how to make it look like it was always meant to be there.

A large abstract print in deep pink and burgundy in a black frame above a rattan sideboard and a white bouclé chair

A large misty landscape painting in an oak frame above a dark round dining table with a vase and a lit candle

In short

100x140cm – our largest print size
100+motifs in XL, and a range that keeps growing
1print instead of a whole gallery wall
145–150cm from the floor to the centre of the print

Why XL is replacing the gallery wall

The gallery wall had a long run, and it still has its place. But a wall of eight frames takes planning, measuring and a lot of holes – and it can easily start to feel busy. One large print does the opposite. It gives the room one clear focal point, lets the motif be seen the way it was made, and makes even a simple room feel considered.

It’s the same idea you see in galleries, hotel lobbies and the homes that fill your feed: fewer things, chosen with more care. An XL print on an otherwise calm wall shows that it was chosen on purpose. Here’s the difference, drawn to scale above a 200 cm sofa:

The gallery wall

Five frames, about 120 cm across: lively, but it takes a plan, a spirit level and a hole for every frame.

The XL statement

One 100x140 above the same 200 cm sofa. The print is narrower than the group, yet it holds the wall better – the size does the work.

Motifs that are made for XL

Not every motif grows with the format. The ones that do have something to discover up close – brushstrokes, texture, soft gradients – and a composition that still reads from across the room. Four kinds that always work in 100x140:

Abstract paintings

Soft washes and layered colour turn the wall into a mood rather than a picture.

Cherry Wine

Textured Curves

Ultramarine Swirls

Big, painterly florals

One large flower against a quiet background – the scale of a still life in a gallery.

Evening Bloom

Floral Abstraction

Botanical Symmetry

Graphic shapes

Bold enough to read from the doorway, calm enough to live with every day.

Moderne

The Game

Sandstone Curve

Classic paintings and photography

A landscape above the dining table feels like a museum piece, and a horizon works like an extra window.

The Olive Trees

Glimpse

Low Tide

A large dark abstract print with a black bowl shape in a black frame above a white desk with a black lamp

A large black and white photograph of glittering sea in a black frame above a bed with white linen

A landscape painting of olive trees in an oak frame above a red bistro table with two wooden chairs

Hang it, lean it, live with it

Above the sofa or bed. Hang the centre of the print around 145–150 cm from the floor, or let the bottom edge sit 20–30 cm above the sofa or headboard. Our guide to hanging wall art has all the measurements.

Lean it. The easiest way to go big: stand the print on the floor against the wall, or on a low sideboard. It looks relaxed, needs no drilling and is easy to move when you want a change. Just make sure it stands steady, especially with children or pets around.

Give it space. XL needs air. Keep the rest of the wall clear and let the print be the only thing there – a lamp, a plant or a chair beside it is all it needs.

A large print of a dark flower on a dusty pink background in a black frame above a white bench in a bedroom

Close-up of a painted figure in a green jacket and a pink hat, the print leaning against a chair

Not sure it will fit?

Mark out 100x140 cm on the wall with painter’s tape and leave it up for a day. It will feel big at first – that’s the point. If you’re torn between 70x100 and XL, go for XL: art is far more often too small than too big.

How big is an XL print?

Our XL format is 100x140 cm. It’s our largest print size, with more than 100 motifs to choose from.

Is the print delivered framed?

No. In Australia our prints are delivered unframed, ready for a frame of your choice.

Where should I hang a 100x140 print?

Above a sofa or bed, in a hallway with high ceilings, or leaning against the wall on the floor or a sideboard. When you hang it, aim for the centre of the print around 145–150 cm from the floor.

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