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Hang at the right height
Position your beach cottage artwork so the center sits at eye level - roughly 145 - 150 cm from the floor. Detailed pieces like coral illustrations reward closer viewing, so they work well in spaces where you pause: above a console table, beside a reading chair, or in a hallway. Avoid hanging too high, which makes the artwork feel disconnected from your room.
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Choose portrait or landscape
Portrait and landscape are the most popular formats for beach cottage art. Portrait suits narrow wall spaces like hallways or beside doorways, while landscape fills horizontal areas above sofas or sideboards. Pick the format that matches your available wall space rather than the artwork style - most pieces work in either orientation.
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Pair with the right room
Bathrooms and beach houses are natural homes for coastal artwork, where moisture-resistant materials help your print last. The detailed shell photography in Warm holiday feeling: A beige shell with a petrol background suits smaller, intimate spaces like powder rooms, while botanical illustrations fit well in any room where you want a relaxed, seaside atmosphere without ocean clichés.
