Why Acrylic, Canvas, or Framed? Choosing the Right Format for Your Space
A Simple Guide to Picking the Perfect Print Format for Your Home
One of the most common questions I get is:
"Which format should I choose?"
It's a great question, and the answer depends on your space, your style, and the feeling you want to create.
Each format, canvas wrap, acrylic print, and framed piece, brings something different to the table, and understanding the differences helps you make a choice you'll love for years.
Canvas Wrap is the most popular choice, and for good reason.
The image wraps around the edges of a solid wooden frame, creating a clean, gallery-style look that doesn't need additional framing.
Canvas has a warm, slightly textured finish that softens the image beautifully.
It's perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and any space where you want art that feels inviting rather than formal.
It's perfect for :
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- and any space where you want art that feels inviting rather than formal.
Canvas works especially well with nature scenes and wildlife pieces.
The texture adds depth to landscapes and gives organic subjects like moose, puffins, and Highland cattle a rich, painterly quality.
If you're drawn to the Moose In The Mist or Scenery collections, canvas brings out their atmospheric beauty perfectl
Acrylic Print is the modern choice.
The image is printed on high-quality acrylic, giving it a luminous, almost backlit quality that makes colours pop with incredible vibrancy.
Acrylic prints are sleek, contemporary, and absolutely stunning with bold imagery.
If you love the Northern Lights collection, acrylic is where those pieces truly come alive.
The aurora's greens and violets glow with an intensity that canvas can't quite match.
Acrylic also works beautifully with the vibrant colours in the Puffins in Hoodies and Puffins in Toques collections.
Framed Piece offers a traditional, polished presentation.
Each piece is professionally framed with options in black, dark wood, or natural wood, giving your art a finished, sophisticated look that suits more formal spaces.
Framed pieces work well in :
- hallways
- home offices
- dining rooms
- and anywhere you want a classic, put-together feel.
They're also a wonderful choice for gifts, as framed art arrives ready to hang, no additional decisions needed.
A few practical tips,
Consider the lighting in your room.
- Acrylic reflects more light, so it works best on walls that don't face direct sunlight.
- Canvas has a matte finish and handles almost any lighting condition beautifully.
- Framed pieces with glass should also be placed thoughtfully to avoid glare.
For size,
think about the wall space and how far back you'll typically view the piece from.
- Larger pieces make dramatic statements in open living areas.
- Smaller pieces work beautifully in grouped arrangements or in cozy spaces.
Whatever you choose, every format uses premium materials and is built to last.