How to choose and frame your print

A short guide to choosing the size and frame for your print, with tips for the US, where frames are measured in inches.

Which size?

• 30×40 cm – for smaller walls, hallways or above a desk. Works well in a row of two or three.
• 50×70 cm – big enough to hang on its own, for example above an armchair or a bedside table.
• 70×100 cm – for a large wall, for example above a sofa or bed. Available for many of my prints – you can see the sizes on each product page.

Not sure? Tape a piece of paper in the same size to the wall and see how it looks.

Which frame?

All my prints come in standard European sizes, so a 30×40, 50×70 or 70×100 frame from any home store fits.

Most of my prints already have a white border around the illustration, so they look finished in a frame on their own.

Any frame colour works, so choose what suits your room. White and light wood give a lighter look, black gives more contrast, and thin gold frames work well on the smaller sizes.

In the US?

• 30×40 cm → a standard 12×16" frame, like IKEA KNOPPÄNG or RÖDALM.
• 50×70 cm → IKEA US sells the exact size: RÖDALM 19¾×27½".
• 70×100 cm → RÖDALM 27½×39¼".

Frame a few millimetres too small?

Most of my prints have a thin white border around the illustration, so it is fine to trim the print slightly to fit. Be careful: measure twice, cut with a sharp craft knife and a metal ruler on a cutting mat, take off a little at a time, and only trim the white border – never into the illustration.

Hanging it

• Let the print rest flat for a day after unpacking, under a couple of books.
• Hang the centre at about 145–150 cm from the floor, or 20–25 cm above a sofa.
• Avoid direct sunlight and damp rooms like bathrooms, as they can fade or warp the paper.
• Planning a group? Leave 5–8 cm between the frames, and see my gallery wall combos.

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