Will bold colour date quickly?
Not if you use the 70/20/10 split. Keep 70% calm (walls, big furniture), let the artwork carry most of the 20%, and keep the 10% accent portable (a cushion, throw, lamp). When tastes shift, you swap the accent—not the sofa.
Canvas or framed paper in bright rooms?
If there’s midday glare, choose matte canvas or low-reflection glazing. If the wall is shaded most of the day, framed paper looks wonderfully crisp. A floating-frame canvas gives you a polished outline with zero mirror effect—best of both worlds.
Do coastal colours fade over time?
Not with proper printing. All Salt & Sol prints are produced on archival-grade cotton canvas using genuine Epson UltraChrome pigment inks, which are rated to last 75–100 years without noticeable fading. The colours stay crisp, even in bright Australian homes. If your wall receives hours of harsh sun, choose floating-frame canvas or low-reflection acrylic glazing for maximum longevity.
What’s the difference between canvas, framed paper and floating frames?
Canvas is matte, textured and coastal by nature — perfect for relaxed, beach-inspired homes.
Framed paper prints give a crisp, gallery-finish with clean edges. Ideal for modern, minimal spaces.
Floating-frame canvas combines the two: the artwork is printed on canvas, then framed with a slim timber channel, giving depth and polish without glare. It’s our most popular finish for coastal artwork.
Are diptych and triptych prints harder to hang?
Not at all. The key is keeping the spacing consistent: 5–8 cm between panels, centred at 145–150 cm from the floor. Because our frames and canvases are lightweight, they hang easily — even in rental homes using removable hooks. Multi-panel artwork is a brilliant way to fill long walls or emphasise movement in abstract coastal designs.
How big is “big enough”?
Above furniture, aim for 60–75% of the width beneath it. If you’re stuck between sizes, pick the larger; small art on a big wall looks apologetic, and colour needs room to breathe.
Should large coastal artwork go horizontal or vertical?
Horizontal prints work best above sofas, beds, buffets and sideboards — they echo the natural horizon line and make the room feel wider.
Vertical prints shine in entryways, beside sliding doors, or in narrow spaces. For high ceilings, vertical artwork lifts the eye and balances the room’s proportions.
How do I choose the right size for a coastal diptych?
Treat the pair as one artwork. Measure the total width (both panels + spacing) and aim for 60–75% of the furniture width beneath it. Most people undersize diptychs — go up one size if unsure. Coastal abstracts need space to breathe, especially those with blue and white tones.
Can I mix photography and abstracts?
Yes—bridge them with one shared colour and one frame tone (all oak, all white, or all black). Keep spacing 5–8 cm and the grid tidy. It reads curated, not chaotic.
What if my wall is odd—narrow, tall, or broken by doors?
Go vertical (palms, lighthouses, wave uprights) or a stacked pair. Align centres at 145–150 cm and keep the 5–8 cm spacing—order appears instantly.
Can I mix different frame colours?
You can — but with intention.
If you’re building a gallery wall, stick to two frame tones max, ideally:
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natural oak + white, or
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black + white.
Oak frames pair perfectly with coastal artwork because the warm timber mimics driftwood and sandy tones. Too many frame colours = visual noise.
How do I keep a gallery wall looking cohesive?
Pick one of the following to unify the look:
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a shared colour palette (blues, greys, neutrals),
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a repeated shape (all verticals, all squares),
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consistent spacing (5–8 cm),
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one frame tone.
Even if the artworks vary — coastal photography, abstracts, geometrics — the wall will still feel curated rather than chaotic.
Will low-reflection glass look dull?
Good AR/UV glazing keeps colours true and kills the mirror. If it looks flat, the problem is usually bulb temperature or placement—use 2700–3500K and keep lamps just outside the frame edges.
Do I need to worry about humidity in bathrooms?
For coastal artwork in bathrooms, choose framed prints behind acrylic glazing or floating-frame canvas. These finishes handle humidity well when hung away from direct water spray. All Salt & Sol prints are sealed and ready for typical bathroom moisture.
Do framed prints yellow over time?
Not with archival stock. Our paper prints are produced on museum-grade matte art paper using acid-free, pH-neutral materials. Frames, mats and backing boards won’t yellow. Colours stay vibrant for decades.
Is canvas easy to clean?
Yes — simply dust with a dry microfibre cloth. No chemicals needed. For framed prints, acrylic glazing can be cleaned with any soft, non-ammonia glass cleaner.
Closing — colour that lifts the room, and you
Dopamine Coast isn’t about shouting; it’s about one joyful hue, handled well. Pick a hero artwork, size it honestly, choose the right finish for your light, and let everything else take its cue. Edit more than you add. Keep frames simple, surfaces matte where it matters, and leave a little blank wall so the colour can sing.
If you want the easy button, send Salt & Sol a straight-on photo of your wall with rough dimensions and your favourite colour story (Sea-Glass Calm, Reef & Foam, Sunset Drift, or Storm & Stone). We’ll reply with sizes, frame tones and a tidy companion pick—so you can click “add to cart” knowing it’ll look as good on the wall as it does in your head.
How do I choose the right colours for my home?
Start with your room’s fixed elements: sofa, rug, curtains, timber tone. Pick artwork that echoes one of these colours, then add a contrasting coastal note — for example, natural linen + deep navy, warm oak + soft aqua, grey sofa + white and blue seascapes.
Blue acts as a universal anchor in coastal artwork, while beige and sand tones create warmth. Soft sage greens are rising in popularity for 2025.
Can you help me choose the right artwork?
Yes — just send a straight-on photo of your wall with rough measurements. Our team will recommend the perfect size, frame tone and companion pieces. This is especially helpful when choosing diptychs, triptychs or large coastal wall art for open-plan rooms.