I get asked this more than almost anything else in the shop: framed, canvas or acrylic, which one should I choose? There's no single right answer, it comes down to the room the print is going into more than the image itself, specifically what the light in that room is doing.
Acrylic
Acrylic gives you the most detail and the most depth to the colour of any of the three, a bit like looking at a 4K screen rather than a flat print. The trade-off is that it's reflective, so it wants a wall that isn't fighting glare from a window or a light source directly opposite it. In the right spot it's the most striking option in the range, in the wrong spot the reflection will bother you more than the image pleases you.
Canvas
Canvas absorbs more of the light hitting it rather than bouncing it back, which makes it the better pick for a bright room, a wall that catches direct sun, or anywhere acrylic's reflection would be a problem. All of our canvas prints are available with a float frame, which brings some of the presence of a framed piece without the glass.
Framed
Framed is the traditional, timeless option, and it's the one most people default to. If you like the idea of a frame but you're worried about glare, we offer non-reflective glass on our framed prints, it cuts the reflection right down while keeping the classic look.
So which one?
Look at the wall before you look at the image. A room with strong direct light usually suits canvas or a non-reflective framed piece better than acrylic. A room with softer, indirect light is where acrylic really earns its price tag. If in doubt, our View In Room tool lets you preview a print in your own space before you decide. Once you've settled on a finish, our wall art size guide covers how big to go for your space.
All three finishes are available across the full range, from aerial photography to ocean art to the black and white collection, just choose your finish from the options on any product page.
