Hallway & Entryway Wall Art

It depends on your wall dimensions, but A2 (42x59cm) and A1 (59x84cm) are generally the most versatile starting points. They’re large enough to make an impression without overwhelming a narrow wall. If you have a particularly long or tall corridor, going bigger can actually work better than a smaller piece that gets lost in the space.

The professional standard is to centre the artwork approximately 145cm from the floor. This sits at average eye level and is the same benchmark used by galleries. If you’re hanging above a console table, the 145cm rule still broadly applies — just make sure you leave 15–25cm of breathing room between the bottom of the frame and the table surface.

Canvas is the more practical choice for busy households. It has no glass, so there’s no risk of shattering and no glare from hallway lighting. It also sits flush against the wall, which is useful in narrower spaces. Framed prints behind high-clarity glass are a great option too — they give a more refined, gallery-style finish — but canvas wins on pure practicality in high-traffic zones.

Choose a piece that’s roughly two-thirds the width of the table. Leave around 15–25cm of space between the bottom of the frame and the table surface. This keeps the vignette feeling balanced rather than cramped or disconnected. Line art and botanical prints are classic choices above a console — simple enough to let the furniture breathe, but strong enough to anchor the space.

It doesn’t need to match perfectly, but it should feel cohesive. The easiest way to achieve this is through colour. If your living room uses warm neutral tones or earthy greens, carry those into your entryway palette. Think of it less as matching and more as telling the same story with slightly different words.

Yes, and it works really well. A linear gallery — a straight row of matching frames running along one wall — creates a sense of journey through the corridor and adds visual rhythm without cluttering the space. Aim for 40–60mm gaps between frames, keep your frame finishes consistent, and consider starting with a pre-curated set that’s already designed to be displayed together.

Select prints with light backgrounds, soft creams, or high-contrast tones to help the space feel open and welcoming. Light palettes and black and white prints are both popular choices for exactly this reason. Adding a picture light above the artwork can also make a big difference — it draws the eye straight to the piece and adds warmth even when natural light is limited.