The Complete Poster Size Guide (Inches & Centimeters)
Every standard poster size explained — 8×10 to 24×36, A-series, and which size fits above a sofa, bed or desk. Charts in inches and centimeters.
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The Poster Field Guide
11 expert guides to choosing, framing, hanging and keeping wall art — the answers we give customers every day, written down properly.
How High to Hang Art: The 57-Inch Rule and Every Exception
The gallery-standard 57-inch rule explained, plus exact hanging heights above sofas, beds, consoles, mantels and in stairways — with the math done for you.
How to Hang Posters Without Damaging Walls (or the Poster)
Five renter-safe ways to hang posters without nails: command strips, poster rails, washi tape, magnetic hangers and putty — with the exact steps and weight limits.
Poster Framing Guide: Mats, Mouldings and Glazing Explained
How to frame a poster like a framer: choosing mat width, frame profile and color, glass vs acrylic glazing, and the standard frame sizes that skip custom costs.
Matte vs Glossy Posters: Which Finish (and Paper Weight) to Choose
Matte, satin or glossy? How poster finishes handle glare, color and fingerprints, what 200 GSM paper weight actually means, and which finish suits each room.
How to Create a Gallery Wall: Layouts, Spacing and a Foolproof Method
Plan a gallery wall that looks curated, not cluttered: four proven layouts, the 2–3 inch spacing rule, anchor-piece method and a paper-template walkthrough.
How to Keep Posters From Fading: Light, Care and Cleaning
Why posters fade and how to stop it: UV numbers, safe placement, cleaning prints without damage, humidity limits, and how to store or ship a print safely.
Giclée vs Standard Poster Printing: What Actually Differs
What "giclée" really means: pigment vs dye inks, why DPI claims mislead, offset vs inkjet, and how to judge print quality from a product page.
Vintage Poster Styles Explained: Art Nouveau to Mid-Century
Identify every major vintage poster style — Art Nouveau, Art Deco, golden-age travel, WPA, and mid-century — with dates, signature traits and rooms each suits.
Japanese Woodblock Prints: Ukiyo-e, Shin-hanga and How to Style Them
A collector's primer on Japanese woodblock prints: ukiyo-e masters, the shin-hanga revival, Koson's birds and Hasui's landscapes, plus framing and styling advice.
Choosing Wall Art by Room: A Designer's Cheat Sheet
Room-by-room wall art formulas: what subjects, sizes and moods work in living rooms, bedrooms, offices, kitchens, entryways and bathrooms — and what to avoid.