Posters & Wall Art Prints: Vintage, Abstract, Typography

Posters and wall art prints: décor for your living room, bedroom and office

A poster printed flat on 200g matte paper renders solid colors without glare, unlike a satin finish that catches light at certain angles. The choice between the two mainly depends on the room’s lighting: a room bathed in natural daylight benefits from matte paper, while a darker room with directed artificial lighting handles satin better. Our catalog covers abstract art, recreated film photography, vintage illustration, typography and landscapes, in sizes ranging from A4 (21×29.7 cm) to 60×90 cm.

Choosing the right poster size for your wall

A 3-meter-wide wall behind a 220 cm sofa works better with a centered 60×90 cm print than three spaced-out A3s: below 50 cm in width, the eye reads the poster as a detail rather than a focal point. For a multi-frame wall arrangement, the rule that works visually is a consistent 5 to 8 cm gap between each piece — never less, or the whole thing reads as a confusing block. A narrow 80 cm hallway, on the other hand, doesn’t suit large formats: go for a row of A4 prints aligned horizontally at eye level.

Paper, inks and long-term durability

Pigment ink printing resists UV fading noticeably better than standard dye-based ink printing: on a poster exposed to indirect sunlight, the difference in durability shows within the first year. Paper weight matters too: 170g paper curls at the edges after a few months of ambient humidity, while 200g to 250g keeps its rigidity. Avoid direct sunlight exposure all day, even with good inks — no paper withstands several hours of direct daily radiation indefinitely.

Most common positioning mistakes

• Hanging too high: the center of the artwork should sit between 145 and 150 cm from the floor, the average standing eye level
• Undersizing: a 30×40 cm poster lost on a 4-meter-wide wall creates a visual void around it instead of an anchor point
• Skipping the frame: an acrylic glass frame protects the paper from dust and humidity, two factors that yellow a bare poster within a few years
• Mixing too many graphic styles on the same gallery wall without a unifying thread of color or subject

Grouping several posters around one theme works best with three to five pieces maximum: beyond that, the gallery effect tips into visual clutter. A simple unifying thread — a palette of two or three colors, or a recurring subject (portraits, mountain landscapes, typography) — keeps the set cohesive without complex composition effort.

Frequently asked questions about choosing a poster

What poster size works for a living room with a 200 cm sofa?

A 50×70 cm or 60×90 cm print centered above the sofa, aiming for about two-thirds of its width, so 130 to 150 cm of poster width for a balanced look.

Should you frame a poster or hang it without a frame?

An acrylic glass frame protects the paper long-term against dust and humidity, essential in a kitchen or bathroom. For a teen’s bedroom, metal clips or washi tape are enough and cost three to four times less than a custom frame.

How many posters make a good gallery wall?

Between three and five pieces of varying sizes, spaced 5 to 8 cm apart, with a color palette limited to two or three shades to keep a cohesive overall look.

Poster or print, what’s the real difference?

Historically, “affiche” (poster) referred to an informative or advertising item pasted outdoors, while “poster” meant a decorative indoor print. In wall décor today, both terms are used interchangeably to describe the same printed piece.

How do you stop the paper from yellowing over time?

Keep the poster away from direct sunlight for several hours a day and opt for framing under acrylic glass, which blocks part of the UV rays and protects against the ambient humidity responsible for yellowing.

To complete your wall décor, also check out our Frames, Decorative Wall Art, Wall Stickers, Decorative Objects and Decorative Mirrors categories.