Over a bed, the headboard is your ruler. Measure its width and aim for a print around two-thirds of it: a 60-inch queen headboard points to about 40 inches, a 76-inch king to about 50. In practice, that means 36 × 24 in landscape for most queen and king beds, and 24 × 18 in for a double, a single or a daybed. Leave 8 to 12 inches between the top of the headboard and the bottom of the print, so it reads as part of the bed rather than floating near the ceiling.
If you want more coverage, or you have no headboard at all, look at the wall tapestry in this nook. It comes in 40 × 30, 60 × 40 and 80 × 60 in, and the largest size can stand in for a headboard behind a daybed. Renters often find a tapestry the easiest large piece to put up. The Size Guide lists each size against common bed widths.
Bedrooms tend to suit quiet designs: lots of open space, a single line, a moon over water. Choose a poster if you want to use your own frame, wrapped canvas for an edge-to-edge face, or framed canvas for a finished outer edge.
For a wedding or anniversary gift, the names and date print lets you type two names, a date and an optional place, with a live preview before you order. No proof is sent, so check the spelling. Plan for 1–3 business days to make it and 7–14 business days in transit; the timings are on our Shipping and Delivery page.