How to Display the World Is Better With You Art Print
By Heartell Press | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: How-to Guides
Place this 11x14 friendship print where it greets someone daily, frame it to fit the standard size, and light it so the indigo ink reads clearly. Here is the step-by-step.
Quick answer
Hang the World Is Better With You In It Art Print at eye level in a spot you pass every morning, such as a hallway or entry, and frame it in a standard 11 x 14 inch frame so the indigo woodblock design stays the focus.
Choose a spot that gets daily traffic, not just wall space
An encouragement print works best where someone will actually read it. A hallway near the bedroom door, the wall beside a coat rack, or the space above a desk all create a small daily pause. A guest room or formal dining room may look nice but rarely delivers the message.
Keep the print out of direct sun. The matte finish reads well in soft light, but strong afternoon sun can wash out the indigo tones and fade the paper over time.
Frame for the 11 x 14 size, not the 8 x 10 habit
This print measures 11 x 14 inches, so it fits standard 11 x 14 frames without a custom mat. If you already own an 8 x 10 frame, do not trim the print to fit; instead, use an 11 x 14 frame with a mat opening that suits the smaller size, or choose a different wall for the larger piece.
A thin black or natural wood frame keeps attention on the carved texture. A wide, ornate frame can compete with the hand-carved look and make the print feel busier than it is.
Light the indigo ink without glare
The print is a digital reproduction of a hand-carved woodblock, with a matte finish similar to offset printing. That surface scatters light softly, but a lamp aimed straight at the glass will still create a hot spot. Angle a floor lamp or picture light slightly across the surface rather than directly at it.
In a dim hallway, a small battery-powered picture light is enough. In a bright room, rely on ambient light and skip the extra fixture.
Steps to hang the print
- Pick the wall by routine, not by empty space: Walk through your home at the time you usually leave or return. Choose the wall you face at that moment, then check that it is not in direct sun. If the only empty wall is in a low-traffic room, consider a different print for that space.
- Test the height with paper before hanging: Tape a sheet of newspaper cut to 11 x 14 inches on the wall with its center at eye level, about 57 inches from the floor. Step back and check it from the doorway you will see it from most. Adjust the height if the print will hang above furniture; the bottom edge should sit at least 6 inches above a table or console.
- Frame the print without trimming it: Open the frame, keep the acid-free backing behind the print, and secure the print so it does not shift. Do not cut the paper to fit an 8 x 10 frame. If the frame came with a mat, check that the mat opening does not cover any part of the design.
- Hang with two points of support: Use two nails or hooks spaced a few inches apart along the frame's hanging wire or D-rings. A single nail lets the frame tilt every time a door closes. Press a small piece of museum putty under the bottom corners to keep the frame level.
- Read it once from where you will stand: Stand in the spot where you will see the print each day. If the message is hard to read from there, lower the print or move it to a narrower wall. A print that cannot be read from its main viewing spot is decoration, not encouragement.
Product facts
- The World Is Better With You In It Art Print: Measures 11 x 14 inches to fit standard frames. You can shop a ready-made frame instead of paying for custom framing.
The World Is Better With You In It Art Print - The World Is Better With You In It Art Print: Ships in a protective cello sleeve with acid-free backing. Keep the backing behind the print when framing to help protect the paper.
