Birds 1967 Poster: Where to Hang It and What Size Works
By Scandinavian Design & Timeless Interiors | Published: 2026-10-13
Category: Buying Guides
A practical guide to placing the Birds 1967 Poster: how to judge scale, pick a wall, choose a frame, and decide if this Lisa Larson design fits your room.
Quick answer
Hang the Birds 1967 Poster where it can be seen from a seated position, usually in a hallway, above a sideboard, or beside a reading chair. Because the poster is a blown-up version of Lisa Larson's wooden Birds 1967 motifs, it reads as a graphic pattern rather than a small illustration. Give it a wall that is at least as wide as the poster plus a comfortable margin, and plan for a frame since one is not included.
How to judge poster sizing for your wall
Start by measuring the wall, not the poster. A common mistake is to buy art first and then find a spot for it. Instead, mark the intended width and height on the wall with painter's tape. Step back to your normal viewing distance and check whether the tape feels too small, too large, or balanced. This is the fastest way to test poster sizing for walls without committing to hardware.
The Birds 1967 Poster is an enlarged pattern, so it benefits from breathing room. If you place it too close to a doorframe, a light switch, or a shelf edge, the motif competes with the architecture. Aim for a margin of at least a few inches on each side, and more if the wall is busy. In a narrow hallway, consider hanging it on the longest uninterrupted wall rather than the first wall you see.
Where the Birds 1967 Poster works best
This poster suits walls that are viewed straight on. Because the design is based on Lisa Larson's wooden Birds 1967 motifs, the pattern is the point, and angled viewing can make it feel flatter. Good candidates include a hallway end wall, the space above a low sideboard, or a wall beside a dining table where guests sit facing it.
Avoid hanging it in a spot where it will be blocked by an open door or hidden behind a floor lamp. Also think about light. Strong direct sun can fade any poster over time, so a wall that receives gentle indirect light is usually safer than a south-facing window wall. If you want the poster to feel integrated rather than added on, repeat one of its colors in a nearby textile or ceramic.
Frame ideas and what to decide before you buy
The poster arrives without a frame, so framing is part of your budget and your look. A thin black or oak frame keeps the focus on the bird pattern and suits Scandinavian poster placement. A wider white frame can make the poster feel lighter and more like a print. If you plan to lean the poster on a shelf instead of hanging it, choose a frame with a stable back and avoid placing it where it can be knocked over.
Before ordering, decide whether you want glass or acrylic. Glass gives a clearer view but is heavier; acrylic is lighter and safer in a hallway where people pass close by. Also check the frame's inner dimensions against the poster size, since a frame that is slightly too small will damage the edges. If you are unsure, take the poster to a local framer and ask to see it against a few frame corners.
Decision rules for hanging the Birds 1967 Poster
- Wall width: Measure the wall and subtract at least a few inches on each side. If the remaining width is less than the poster width, choose a different wall or a smaller piece. The poster needs side margin to avoid feeling cramped.
- Viewing distance: Stand where you will usually see the poster. If you are more than a few steps away, the enlarged bird pattern will still read clearly; if you are very close, the pattern may feel overwhelming. Match the poster to your normal viewing spot, not to the wall alone.
- Light exposure: Prefer indirect light. Direct sun can fade the poster over time, especially without UV-filtering glazing. Choose a wall that is bright but not sun-blasted.
- Frame decision: The frame is not included, so decide on frame color, material, and glazing before you hang the poster. A thin oak or black frame keeps the focus on the motif. Budget for framing as part of the purchase.
Product facts that affect placement
- Birds 1967 Poster: The Birds 1967 Poster from Design House Stockholm brings Lisa Larson's wooden Birds 1967 motifs to the wall as enlarged patterns, in the No. 3 version, and the frame is not included. Because the motifs are blown up, the poster reads as a large graphic and needs a wall with enough clear space; you must also budget for a frame separately.
- Wave Hanger: The Wave Hanger from Design House Stockholm is a modular hanging solution; one set includes two pieces and the design can extend as far as you like by attaching more hangers, in Black and White. If you are arranging several wall pieces, this modular system lets you extend the hanging rail as your collection grows, which is useful in hallways or above a sideboard.
Is the Birds 1967 Poster right for your space?
Best for
- Hallways or dining areas with a clear, straight-on wall
- Rooms with a calm color palette that can carry a graphic bird pattern
- Shoppers who want a Lisa Larson design and are willing to frame it themselves
Not for
- Tight walls with no margin around the poster
- Spaces where direct sunlight would fade the print
- Buyers who want a ready-to-hang framed piece out of the box
