Walls are usually the last thing to get attention and the first thing a guest notices. Seldens' wall art is a tight, edited group led by Uttermost, with hand painted canvases, framed prints, shadow boxes and carved wood panels, plus one piece from Four Hands. Every one of them can hold a wall on its own or anchor a group.

How High to Hang Art, and How Big to Go

Center the piece about 57 to 60 inches from the floor. That is average eye level, and it is why gallery walls feel right and living room walls often do not. Hanging over furniture changes the math. Leave roughly 8 to 10 inches between the top of a sofa back and the bottom of the frame, and aim for artwork about two thirds the width of the piece below it. Over a dresser or console, the same proportion holds.

Canvas, Framed Prints, Glass and Carved Wood

Hand painted canvas brings texture and reads as original work up close. Framed prints under glass feel more formal and hold up well in a dining room or home office. Shadow boxes and carved wood panels add depth, which matters most on a wall that gets side light. A print set is the easiest way to build a gallery wall, because the framing already matches and the spacing is the only decision left. Pair art with a mirror to break up a long wall.

Shop Wall Art in Tacoma, Bellevue and Olympia

Color on a screen is a guess. Our Tacoma, Bellevue and Olympia showrooms let you see how a canvas reads under warm light versus daylight, which is the difference between art that settles into your room and art that fights it. Ask our design team to scale a piece to your wall before you buy. Book time with a designer through our design services team.