You have chosen the work that moves you. A flower you hold, a nature image that brings you peace, or a travel image that takes you to another place. And then comes the final moment of choice: do you want it as a Fine Art Paper Print behind glass, or preferably a print on a premium matte canvas?
Two beautiful options, each with its own unique ambiance. In this blog, I will explain what the difference means for your wall and when you should choose which material. Find inspiration for your interior.
Canvas print and paper print - what they have in common
Before we delve into the differences: there are many similarities between the materials. Both prints are printed with giclée technology on museum-quality materials. A giclée (pronounced 'zhee-clay') is an extremely high-quality, museum-quality art reproduction. The term is derived from the French verb gicler, meaning 'to spray' or 'to mist'. It is the standard for printing art.
The core of the choice is actually about one thing: do you want glass in front of your artwork, or rather the matte look of canvas?
Fine art print behind glass: refined and perfect for smaller formats
A Fine Art Print is made with museum-quality paper, where the frame is finished with glass. This plexiglass gives a shine - a reflection. It protects the work, all details are finely displayed on a paper print, and it gives the poster a classic, neat appearance on the wall.
You can opt for a passe-partout around the print: a white border a few millimeters thick within the frame. This gives the print breathing room and gently guides the eye to the center of the wall decoration. This choice is refined, elegant, and calming.
Wall decoration with our paper prints works particularly well:
· For smaller formats, where fine details truly come into their own
· In a gallery wall, where you combine multiple works on the wall into one composition
· As a budget-friendly choice - prints on paper as wall decoration are slightly more affordable than canvas prints
Canvas print: the feel of an original painting
A canvas print is a poly-cotton blend with a matte, satin finish. No glass, no reflection - just the work itself, where the texture and colors truly come into their own. Our canvas prints are resistant to scratches, cracks, and deformation.
The quality of our canvas prints is so refined that the print is almost indistinguishable from an original painting. This gives each work a warm, tactile presence in the room.
Canvas is particularly effective:
· For large formats, where the print immediately becomes the focal point of a wall
· As a statement piece above the sofa, in the dining room, or in a spacious hallway
· When you want that painting feel, without glass
Mix and match: the best of both worlds
Nothing prevents you from combining the two materials in your wall decoration. A gallery wall where matte canvas prints and glossy prints behind glass hang side by side, adds that extra layer of character to your interior. The difference in texture makes the composition lively. Tip: maintain one consistent style for the frames - all natural oak, or all white - so that the overall look is calm.
Which one do you choose?
Do you want a subtle, refined look with the possibility of a passe-partout, or are you building a large or small gallery wall? Then go for a Fine Art Paper Print behind glass.
Do you want to apply wall decoration as a grand statement with the warm, matte look of a painting? Without reflection? Then go for a canvas print.
Or, and perhaps this is the most beautiful answer: go for what brings your favorite work most to life. Because no matter which material you choose, the goal remains the same: to make your wall a focal point!
Discover the entire collection and choose the material that best suits your work.
