Your pet’s royal portrait comes as a canvas in four sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 12×16 and 18×24 inches. Which one is right depends less on the portrait than on the wall it’s going on. Here’s how to choose in five minutes, with a sheet of paper and some tape.
The four sizes at a glance
| Size (inches) | Centimetres | Works best |
|---|---|---|
| 8 × 10 | 20 × 25 | Desk, bookshelf, bedside table, part of a gallery wall |
| 11 × 14 | 28 × 36 | Hallway, bedroom, above a small console |
| 12 × 16 | 30 × 41 | Living room, above a side table, two pets |
| 18 × 24 | 46 × 61 | Above a sofa, bed or fireplace, three or more pets |
Every product page has a size guide that draws all four sizes to scale above a sofa, with the measurements in centimetres.
8×10: small, personal, easy to place
The size of a large photo frame. It stands on a desk or shelf leaning against the wall, or hangs where space is tight. It’s the safe choice for a gift, because it fits anywhere, and a natural first piece of a gallery wall.
11×14 and 12×16: the everyday wall
Big enough to hold a wall on its own in a hallway, a bedroom or above a side table, small enough not to take over the room. If the portrait shows two pets, go for 12×16 so each face stays a good size.
18×24: the statement piece
For above the sofa, the bed or the fireplace, where the portrait is the first thing people see. It’s also the size for portraits of three or more pets. Above a long sofa, 18×24 still leaves plenty of wall on each side; it looks good centred on its own, or with a smaller canvas on either side.
Try it on the wall first
- Cut a sheet of paper (or tape a few together) to the size you’re considering and tape it to the wall. Leave it there for a day; you’ll know quickly if it feels too small.
- Hang it so the centre of the canvas is around 57 inches (145 cm) from the floor, roughly eye level, as galleries do.
- Above furniture, leave a gap of 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) between the furniture and the bottom of the canvas.
- Between two sizes? Go for the larger one. A portrait almost never looks too big once it’s up.
About the canvas
Our canvases are gallery-wrapped, 100% cotton, with a closed back, and arrive ready to hang. They’re made for indoor walls: keep them out of strong direct sunlight and away from damp, and dust them with a soft dry cloth. Shipping is free, with tracking.
Not sure about a canvas at all? Compare it with a blanket or phone case, or choose the digital file and print it yourself. Whatever you choose, you see a proof first, revisions are free, and nothing is printed until you approve it.