Panoramas (3:1 and 2:1)
A panorama belongs above something long: a sofa, a bed, a sideboard or a bench. Show it at roughly two thirds of the furniture width, centred on the furniture. Low, wide rooms with a clean wall above the furniture work best.
Landscape photography, seascapes and abstract horizons suit the format. Because the artwork is shallow, keep it close enough to the furniture (often 6–10 inches or 15–25 cm above it) that the two read as one arrangement.
Panoramas above a bed
The wall above a bed is one of the best places for a panorama: it fills the width without towering over the headboard. Keep it centred on the bed, not the room.
Tall prints (1:3 and 1:2)
A tall print needs a tall, narrow wall: a pier between doors, a niche, a stairwell or the space beside a window. Centre it on that narrow wall, not on the whole room.
Botanicals, figures, waterfalls and abstract columns suit tall formats. Two tall prints side by side can also fill a wider wall as a pair.
Sizes for long formats
| Ratio | Inch sizes | Centimetre sizes |
|---|---|---|
| 3:1 / 1:3 | 12×36, 16×48, 20×60, 24×72 | 30×90, 40×120, 50×150 |
| 2:1 / 1:2 | 10×20, 12×24, 20×40, 24×48 | 30×60, 50×100 |
Long formats vary more than standard sizes, so check your print supplier's list before you promise a size.
Common mistakes
Shrinking a panorama until it looks like a thin strip; placing a tall print on a wide empty wall where it looks lost; and cropping either shape to fit a standard template. Keep the true proportions and choose a room that suits them.
WallMock lists the shapes each room supports, so a 3:1 or 1:3 artwork is only offered in rooms reviewed for it.
Questions sellers ask
Where should a panoramic print hang?
Above a long piece of furniture such as a sofa, bed or sideboard, centred on it, at roughly two thirds of its width.
Where does a tall narrow print look best?
On a narrow wall: between two doors, beside a window, in a niche or on a stairwell.
Can I split a panorama into three canvases?
Yes. A triptych reads as one artwork across three pieces; keep the gaps even and say clearly that the buyer receives three panels.