Most wall tapestries fall into two broad ranges: roughly 50–60 inches for a bedroom accent wall, and 90 inches or larger for a living room or above a bed. The right size comes down to what's near it — furniture, ceiling height, and how much bare wall you actually want to cover.

Dorm Rooms

Dorm walls are usually narrow and shared with a roommate's side, so a mid-size tapestry (around 50" x 60") tends to work better than an oversized one — it makes a statement without eating the whole wall. It's also the easiest size to hang with adhesive hooks, which matter in a dorm where nail holes aren't allowed.

Bedrooms

Above a bed, aim for roughly two-thirds the width of the headboard. A queen or king bed usually calls for something in the 70–90 inch range so it doesn't look undersized against the furniture below it.

Living Rooms and Open Spaces

This is where an oversized piece earns its size. Our Oversized Woven Forest Tapestry comes in 90.55" x 71" and 118" x 90.55" — the larger size is built for exactly this: a wide living room wall, above a long sofa, or anywhere you want the tapestry itself to be the room's focal point rather than a smaller accent.

A Quick Way to Check Before You Buy

Before ordering, tape the tapestry's dimensions out on the wall with painter's tape. It takes two minutes and it's the only way to actually see how a 90-inch or 118-inch piece will read in your specific room — measuring on paper doesn't tell you nearly as much as seeing the outline in place.

Not sure which size is right? Browse the full nature and forest collection to compare pieces side by side, and remember every order has 30 days to return if the size doesn't end up working for the room.