Room Refresh
Guest Rooms Worth Staying In
One calm piece, hung at the right height, tells a guest the room was set up with them in mind.
Choose your piece
Five calm pieces for a guest room.
Water, sky and quiet light, from our Nautical collection. Each arrives ready to hang.
Como From Above
Black frame
Set Sail
Black frame
Gozzo
Black frame
Boats Of Hvar
Black frame
Morning Reflections
Black frame
Room Refresh
Refresh the guest room in three steps.
Most of it you can do in an afternoon.
Size it to the bed
Aim for about two-thirds of the bed's width. Gallery size suits a king, Statement size a queen.
Sizes by bedHang it and add the small things
Hang it 6 to 8 inches above the headboard. Then add a working lamp, fresh linens and water by the bed.
The welcome list“I absolutely love the picture and the quality is superb!”
Mary J. · Verified buyer
“I bought this piece for my sunroom, love the detail!”
Jill M. · Verified buyer
“Excellent print, high quality. Frame is perfect. Easy to hang.”
C A. S. · Verified buyer
The welcome list
Make the room ready before they arrive.
Guests notice small things. The art is one of them.
Give it one real piece
A single framed photograph shows your guest the room was set up with them in mind. Choose one piece you would be glad to wake up to.
Let calm win
Guests are there to rest. Calm water, wide horizons and quiet landscapes suit a room made for sleep.
Match the art to the place
Choose coastal pieces for the beach house and mountain light for the cabin, so the art matches the world outside the window.
I. Calm
What makes art feel calming?
A few simple things help a picture feel restful instead of busy.
Soft color
Blues, greens, sand and pale neutrals feel quiet. Strong reds and oranges feel more lively.
A clear horizon
A flat line, such as the sea meeting the sky, gives your eye a place to rest.
Open space
Pictures with plenty of empty sky or water feel airy.
One subject
A single boat, a single tree or a single wave keeps a picture simple.
Nautical
Water and horizon.
Boats, waves and quiet shores from our Nautical collection.
Autumn Cruise
Into The Sun
Bagni di Maria
Guiding Winds
Off The Coast
Sheer curtains, warm light
A sailing photograph beside a bright window gives a bedroom an easy, open feel.
A pool and a green sofa
Sunlight across a plain wall shows how warm a framed pool photograph can feel.
Above a dresser
A wide coastal photograph sits well above a low piece of furniture.
II. Above the bed
How to hang art above a guest bed.
Choose the size by the bed, then hang the piece above the headboard.
Let the art span about two-thirds of the bed's width. A king bed is about 76 inches wide, so look for art near 50 inches across. Our Gallery size, 50 by 38 inches, fits.
A queen bed is about 60 inches wide. Our Statement size, 42 by 30 inches, fits.
Leave 6 to 8 inches between the top of the headboard and the bottom of the frame. With no headboard, measure from the top of the pillows.
Twin beds
Hang one wide piece centered between the two beds, or one piece above each bed.
No headboard
Measure from the top of the pillows. Leave 6 to 8 inches between the pillows and the bottom of the frame.
Low ceilings
Choose a wide, short piece. It fills the space above the bed without crowding the ceiling.
Wide pieces
Wide pieces for above the bed.
Landscape-shaped pieces sit naturally over a bed.
Es Vedra
Northward Winds
Italian Holiday
Above the bed
An aerial photograph over a bed adds pattern without clutter.
Three above the bed
A matched set of three works well over a wide bed.
Three in a row
Three framed lake photographs hang as a set above a table.
III. The setting
Match the art to the world outside the window.
Choose a theme that fits where your guests have landed.
Blues
Blues, from sea to sky.
Deep water, bright surf and open sky.
Day Dream
Foam Party
Dive Deeper
Surf Break Laguna
Australian Currents
Pastels
Soft pastels.
Pale sand, sky and sea tones for a gentle room.
Summer Hours
Reserved For Summer
Softest Touch
Desert Dreams
Small touches
Small touches that make a guest room welcoming.
Good art helps. These details finish the job.
A bedside lamp that works
Guests should not have to search for a switch in the dark. Place a lamp within reach of the bed, with a warm-white bulb.
Fresh linens and a spare blanket
Clean sheets matter most. A folded blanket at the foot of the bed lets guests adjust to the room's temperature.
Water by the bed
A carafe and a glass on the nightstand save a late-night walk to the kitchen.
A place for a suitcase
A luggage rack or a clear patch of floor keeps guests from living out of a bag on the bed.
Room in the closet
A few empty hangers and a hook or two make unpacking easy.
Something calm to look at
One piece of art on the wall across from the bed gives a guest something quiet to see before sleep.
Around the house
Welcoming corners beyond the bed.
Art can greet guests anywhere they pass, not only above the bed.
A welcoming sofa corner
A guest room with a sofa gives visitors a spot to read or talk.
On the way in
A hallway piece sets the mood before a guest opens the door.
A console by the door
A lamp and a vase beside a framed print make a friendly welcome.
A reading chair
A tall piece above a chair and a lamp makes a quiet reading corner.
Greens
Greens for a quiet room.
Leaves, forests and open roads.
Mount Rainier
Outstretched
Growing Tall
Deep Woods
Rolling Greens
The Endless Frame
A guest room that changes with the season.
An Endless Frame stores up to three mounted prints and up to 50 prints laid flat inside it. Swap the print for the season, or for the guest, and keep the frame.
Peace
Pieces that bring peace.
Quiet beaches, soft light and still air, from our Peace collection.
Foggy Palms
The Morning Sun
Southern Shore
This Moment
Colorful Colorado
Italy
Seaside towns and quiet coves.
Cliffs, beaches and umbrellas from our Italy collection.
A Brighter Day
Swim Through It
Permanent Vacay
Free Dive
La Tagliata
Light
Light a guest room softly.
Soft light shows off the colors in a print and keeps a bedroom restful.
Warm-white bulbs
Warm-white bulbs, often labeled 2700K, give a soft, cozy glow that suits a bedroom.
Keep sun off the print
Sunlight fades any print over the years. Hang art on a wall the sun does not reach, or out of the window's direct beam.
Skip the glare
If a window throws glare on the piece, hang it on the wall beside the window instead of across from it.
The words, in plain English
Terms worth knowing.
Focal wall
The wall your eye goes to first when you walk in. In a bedroom, it is usually the wall behind the bed.
Horizon line
The line where sea or land meets the sky. A flat horizon feels calm.
Palette
The set of colors in a picture or a room. A shared color helps the art and the room feel connected.
Negative space
The empty area around the subject of a picture, such as open sky or water.
Gallery size
Our size of 50 by 38 inches. It fits above a king bed.
Statement size
Our size of 42 by 30 inches. It fits above a queen bed.
Ready to hang
A framed piece that arrives with the hanging hardware already installed.
Warm white
A light bulb color, often labeled 2700K, with a soft, cozy glow.
Verified buyers
What buyers say.
I was very happy with the art work and the quality of shipping. It arrived in perfect condition.
Love my new print and fantastic communication and customer service throughout
Love this piece. I am very surprised by the level of quality as well, great job guys.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the pictures, frame and careful delivery.
Love the look and great quality print!
Exactly as described, high quality prints, matting, and frames.
We have several prints from Helm + Oar and this one is another great addition. Great quality.
Great quality, made my living room!
Showed up on time and held up on quality. Nice job.
Read more
Choosing wall art for a guest room: a short guide.
A guest room is a small act of care. Guests may stay only a few nights, but they notice whether the room feels ready for them. A framed piece of art on the wall says someone thought about them before they arrived.
Start with calm. A bedroom is for rest, so pieces with water, sky and soft color suit it well. Nautical art is a natural fit, because a flat horizon and open space give the eye somewhere to settle.
Then choose the size by the bed. Art about two-thirds as wide as the bed looks planned. Keep a gap of 6 to 8 inches above the headboard, so the bed and the art look like one set.
Finally, match the art to the place. Coastal pieces suit a beach house, mountain light suits a cabin, and calm black and white suits a city apartment. Every framed Helm + Oar piece arrives ready to hang.
Good to know
Questions about guest room wall art
What art is best for a guest room?
Calm pieces suit a room made for rest: water, sky, quiet landscapes and soft colors. One well-chosen piece is enough.
How high should I hang art above a guest bed?
Hang the piece so the bottom of the frame sits 6 to 8 inches above the top of the headboard. Without a headboard, start from the top of the pillows.
What size art goes above a king bed?
A king bed is about 76 inches wide. Art near 50 inches across, about two-thirds of the bed, fits well. Our Gallery size is 50 by 38 inches.
What size art goes above a queen bed?
Our Statement size, 42 by 30 inches, fits above a queen bed, which is about 60 inches wide.
What is the difference between the Gallery and Statement sizes?
Gallery is 50 by 38 inches and suits a king bed. Statement is 42 by 30 inches and suits a queen bed.
Should guest room art match the rest of the house?
It does not need to match, but it helps to share a color or a mood. A coastal home suits pictures of the sea, and a cabin suits mountain scenes.
What colors are calming in a bedroom?
Soft blues, greens, sand and pale neutrals feel quiet and restful.
Is nautical art too beachy for a home that is not by the coast?
Not if you choose quiet pieces. Calm water and open sky suit any room, near the coast or not.
Can I hang more than one piece in a guest room?
Yes. Over twin beds, hang one wide piece centered between them, or a piece above each bed. Our three-piece sets are chosen to hang together.
What should I put on the wall across from the bed?
Something calm to look at. One piece with open space and soft color works well.
How do I light art in a guest room?
Use a lamp with a warm-white bulb, often labeled 2700K. Keep direct sun off the print, because sunlight fades any print over the years.
Do framed pieces arrive ready to hang?
Yes. Each framed piece arrives ready to hang, with the hardware already installed.
Can I change the art for each season?
Yes, in an Endless Frame. It stores up to three mounted prints and up to 50 prints laid flat inside the frame.
How do I make a guest room feel welcoming?
Small touches matter: a working lamp, fresh linens, water by the bed, a place for a suitcase and one piece of art to look at.
Can a small guest room hold a large piece?
Yes, if the wall is clear. A single large piece can feel calmer in a small room than many small ones.
What does the Nautical collection include?
Boats, waves, harbors and shores. Browse the Nautical collection to see every piece.
Is the art real?
Yes. Every piece is by a real artist, and our art is 100% AI-free.
Where can I learn more about hanging art?
Our hanging guide covers height, spacing and light, with diagrams.
Your turn
Welcome them with one good piece.
Choose a calm piece, hang it 6 to 8 inches above the pillows, and show your guests you were expecting them.
How to hang art: height and light →Gallery wall spacing: the three-inch rule →How color changes a room →Meet the Endless Frame →