The most common mistake with wall art is choosing a piece that is too small for the wall. For Islamic calligraphy, the right size also keeps the Arabic text easy to read. Use these simple rules to choose the right size before you order.
The two-thirds rule
If the art will hang above furniture, such as a sofa, bed, console or desk, choose a piece about two-thirds the width of that furniture. For example, above a 180 cm sofa, a piece around 110–135 cm wide looks balanced.
Recommended sizes by room
| Room or wall | Suggested width | Popular designs |
|---|---|---|
| Prayer corner | 35–60 cm | Four Quls, Allah & Muhammad |
| Bedroom (above the bed) | 60–110 cm | Duas, Asma ul Husna |
| Entrance or foyer | 45–90 cm | Ayatul Kursi, Bismillah |
| Living room (above a sofa) | 110–135 cm | Ayatul Kursi, Kalimah |
| Dining area or kitchen | 40–70 cm | Bismillah, Masha Allah |
How high should I hang it?
Hang the centre of the piece at roughly eye level, about 145–155 cm from the floor. Above furniture, leave a gap of about 20–30 cm between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the art. Quranic calligraphy should always be hung respectfully: never in a bathroom, and not near the floor.
Measure before you order
- Measure the width of the wall or the furniture below it.
- Multiply the furniture width by 0.66 to get your target width.
- Cut a sheet of newspaper or cardboard to that size and tape it to the wall to check how it looks.
- Choose the closest size in the collection, or ask us for a custom size.
Need a custom size?
Because every Zain Art design is drawn by our in-house team and made at our workshop in Kalamassery, Kochi, we can make many designs in a custom size. Send your wall measurements on WhatsApp. Shipping is free across India, and cash on delivery is available.