Wall Art Between Two Windows: Wall Decor and Frame Gaps

Size wall art between two windows to the space your curtains actually reveal, using a 15.7 in (40 cm) wide paper template as one possible starting point. Step back to assess the silhouette, then adjust its height and position until neither window feels crowded. A narrow opening does not automatically call for a miniature picture.

Houseland offers sixteen numbered fringe designs across three shapes, so compare the silhouette and measurements of your chosen option before deciding whether it belongs in that opening.

What determines the usable gap for wall art between two windows?

The usable gap for wall decor starts with the exposed wall between the outside edges of the window trim, not the distance between the glass panes. Measure horizontally from trim to trim at the top, middle, and bottom of the intended display area. A gap measuring 18 in (45.7 cm) across the glass may leave only 12 in (30.5 cm) of exposed wall once both frames are excluded. Record the narrowest measurement as your starting boundary for wall artwork. Whether you prefer art deco wall paper or modern art wall decor, judge the available surface against the trim rather than the glazing.

• Curtains, projecting sills, and nearby furniture can make the apparent display area smaller even when the bare wall measurement stays unchanged. Check these 3 obstructions before choosing wall art decor.
• If curtain fabric overlaps the wall by 2 in (5.1 cm) on each side, a gap of 16 in (40.6 cm) appears narrower.
• A sill projecting 3 in (7.6 cm) deserves a side-view check before considering metal artwork for wall placement near its edge.
• Compare wall hangings for living room layouts with large artwork for wall areas from 2 viewpoints: your usual seat and the doorway, noting furniture that obscures the lower wall.

How do you choose an art width and height for the gap?

Choose a trial width for wall art by subtracting deliberate clearance on 2 sides of the visible gap, rather than transferring a whole-wall sizing rule unchanged.

1. For a 16 in (40.6 cm) gap, reserve 3 in (7.6 cm) beside each edge, leaving a trial artwork width of 10 in (25.4 cm).
2. Mark that width with removable tape, including the outer frame or the widest tips of metal wall art.
3. Use Wall Art Size Proportion to Wall: The Two-Thirds Rule as a comparison, not a fixed prescription for large wall art.
4. For wood wall art decor, keep the complete outline within your 10 in (25.4 cm) trial width.

Choose the height independently by checking the available vertical space and whether the outline feels comfortably contained between the windows. Tape a rectangle 12 in (30.5 cm) wide and 24 in (61 cm) tall, then compare it with a 30 in (76.2 cm) version without changing the width. Inspect both from your usual viewing position. Oversized wall art can feel crowded vertically even when its width fits. For wood wall art or bathroom wall art, include any hanging hardware that remains visible above the piece. Favor the wall art decor outline that leaves intentional breathing room above and below.

How should you place art when the window frames look uneven?

Start your wall decor at the midpoint of the visible gap, then judge its position with the curtains in their usual daytime arrangement.

1. Mark the center with a small tape tab. In a 20 in (50.8 cm) gap, that mark sits 10 in (25.4 cm) from either side.
2. Place a paper outline of your wall artwork over the mark, keeping its center on that line.
3. Arrange both curtains as you normally leave them during daylight, then look from 2 familiar positions: the doorway and your usual seat.
4. For canvas art or bathroom art, test a 1 in (2.5 cm) sideways adjustment if the curtains make the centered outline look noticeably off-balance.

Use the window trim as a visual reference, but leave the artwork’s top and bottom unaligned if matching either edge puts it awkwardly high or low. Compare 2 taped positions, moving the outline up or down by 2 in (5.1 cm), while keeping its horizontal position unchanged. For bedroom wall decor, judge the result from the bed; for wall art for living room seating, look while seated. The same check works for christmas wall art and christian wall art. Bedroom Wall Decor Beside a Window or Between Two Doors offers a related layout to consider. Prefer the position that feels balanced rather than mechanically matched.

Which product shapes suit a narrow strip of wall?

A single vertical piece, a small stacked arrangement, and a fringe hanging give different outlines, and each should be tested against the same usable gap.

• A tall framed wall art panel, say 12 in (30.5 cm) wide and 36 in (91.4 cm) high, suits a strip narrower than 20 in (50.8 cm).
• A stacked pair of canvas wall art squares, two 10 in (25.4 cm) pieces spaced 2 in (5.1 cm) apart, adds height without width.
• Textured wall art and 3d wall art project forward, so measure depth beyond a flat 1 in (2.5 cm) frame.
• Wood wall decor, wall murals, and outdoor wall decor follow the same gap test.

In the Boho Fringe Wall Hanging, Sixteen Designs in Three Shapes, the sixteen numbered options are labels, not dimensions. The picker lists choices called 1 through 16, and they are not sixteen colors of one object. Treat each number as a separate design, since nothing in the numbers tells you which shape or pattern it shows. When you plan wall decor for the gap, take width and height from a measured outline instead of an option number. Browse the wall art decor choices or ask which design each number shows before ordering, rather than assuming option 16 is the largest.

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Boho Fringe Wall Hanging, Sixteen Designs in Three Shapes

The Boho Fringe Wall Hanging, Sixteen Designs in Three Shapes includes straight-panel options 14, 15, and 16, each measuring 15.7 in (40 cm) by 35.4 in (90 cm).

View the sixteen fringe designs — 16 sizes & current price

What do you gain and lose with one piece versus several?

1 piece gives you a single outline to position; 2 or more pieces offer adjustable spacing but require checking the arrangement’s full outside dimensions. Just as learning how to determine bra size involves more than learning how to determine bra cup size, sizing a display means checking both its parts and its overall fit.

Stronger color contrast can make 1 small piece more noticeable, but it cannot fix an outline that crowds the window frames. A dark abstract wall art print against a pale wall can draw attention without adding physical width. Compare 2 paper mockups of the same 8 in (20.3 cm) square, one pale and one dark, from your usual seat. Keep both mockups at 1 marked position to isolate color impact. As with learning how to determine cup size, appearance alone cannot replace measurements. For modern wall art, use How Much Contrast Between Wall Art and Wall Do You Need? to consider that balance.

Does the fringe wall hanging fit your measured gap?

Options 14, 15, and 16 measure 15.7 in (40 cm) by 35.4 in (90 cm), giving you a concrete footprint for a full-size wall preview. Cut paper to that size and label it with the option you are considering. For wall hangings for living room spaces, view the template from your sofa and the doorway before deciding whether its scale suits the room. Keep this wall decor preview flat rather than folding its edges to make it fit. Whether you are considering bathroom wall decor or wall decor for living room spaces, use the same actual-size preview instead of estimating from a photograph.

Options 1, 2, 7, 14, 15, and 16 are straight panels, but each needs its own dimension check before it can be recommended for your gap. These 6 options share a shape category, not a confirmed common size. Do not apply the 15.7 in (40 cm) by 35.4 in (90 cm) measurements of options 14 through 16 to options 1, 2, or 7. Before choosing this wall art, match the selected number to its measurements. Whether comparing it with kitchen wall decor or mirror wall decor, judge the specific wall artwork rather than assuming similar silhouettes occupy identical space.

How do you choose the final piece before ordering?

Mark the candidate’s complete outside dimensions on paper, then inspect the outline with the curtains open and closed before ordering.

1. Record 2 overall measurements: width and height, including any frame or projecting edges rather than just the picture area.
2. Label the paper outline with the candidate’s name so framed wall art and canvas wall art previews cannot be confused.
3. Check 2 curtain positions, fully open and fully closed, noting whether fabric overlaps the outline.
4. Follow How to Size Art for a Wall: Mark Wall Art Before You Order to prepare your final preview.

Choose the candidate that preserves deliberate clearance, balances the surrounding window frames, and fits the intended mounting position, not simply a preferred product category.

• Compare your final 2 candidates in the same position so a placement change does not influence your judgment.
• Check all 4 outside edges for crowding, including any point where curtain fabric approaches the wall decor.
• Confirm that the intended hanging point matches a suitable mounting location; an attractive outline alone does not settle installation.
• Choose modern wall art only if its actual outline works here, rather than letting the category name outweigh the fit.

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