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Sign Sizing Guide

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The wrong size sign is either too quiet to register or too loud for its wall. This guide is based on measurements from our studio.

Size Dimensions Best for Viewing dist. Notes
Petite 8" × 3" Desk, nightstand, small shelf, window sill Up to 4 ft Reads well as an accent detail. Works on a bathroom or kitchen counter.
Small 12" × 5" Bathroom wall, bookshelf, kitchen ledge, small bedroom 4 to 6 ft Suits kids' rooms and nurseries. Fits above a crib or dresser.
Medium 18" × 7" Bedroom accent wall, home office, laundry room, hallway 6 to 9 ft The workhorse size. Visible from a seated position across most rooms.
Large 24" × 9" Living room, dining room, entryway, above a sofa 9 to 12 ft Good for open-plan spaces.
Statement 30"+ × 12" Above fireplace, primary entryway, barn door 12 ft+ Designed to anchor a room or a feature wall. Our signs are made for indoor use.

Quick-measure method

Stand at the spot you'd normally view the sign from. Estimate the distance in feet, then find it in the viewing distance column above. At 8 ft away, aim for at least 7-8" height. Round up for high-traffic walls.

Wall proportion rule

A sign's width should be 50 to 70% of the wall feature it sits on (mantel, headboard, console). Below 50% reads as an afterthought. Above 70% starts to compete with the architecture. Center it visually.

Walnut-stained birch

Warm dark tone. Rich contrast with light-colored walls. Best indoors. Holds lettering with high edge definition.

Baltic birch

Lighter tone, fine grain. Versatile with any palette. Good for nurseries and farmhouse-style spaces.

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