Wall Arts: Personalized & Made-to-Order

Wall arts at Giftenova are made-to-order personalized photo gifts: your photo on tempered glass, metal, canvas, acrylic, or framed posters. Sizes from 2x2 inch desk blocks to 27x43 inch statement panels. Each custom photo gift ships ready to display.

What is Personalized Wall Art?

Personalized wall art is custom decor printed from a photo or design you provide rather than an off-the-shelf print. At Giftenova, your photo prints onto premium materials (tempered glass, plexiglass acrylic, or 3D laser-engraved K9 crystal) or laser-engraves into solid crystal, and ships ready to display. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind personalized photo gift because the source image is yours.

Personalized wall art covers a wide range of formats, from small 2x2 inch desk blocks to 27x43 inch tempered glass wall hangings. The format you pick depends on the placement (desk, mantel, gallery wall, statement wall) and the occasion (gift vs personal decor). The rest of this page walks through styles, materials, room placements, and gift uses.

How Does a Custom Photo Gift Compare to a Standard Print?

A custom photo gift differs from off-the-shelf prints in three ways. The image is yours rather than a pre-made design. The medium is engineered for durability (UV-cured prints on tempered glass or premium acrylic resist fading and scratches in ways inkjet posters do not). The format range covers more than wall hanging, including desktop blocks and freestanding plaques.

Compared to standard prints sold by retailers, a personalized photo gift trades some price for customization, durability, and meaning. For the medium-by-medium breakdown, see the acrylic vs glass wall art comparison.

What Wall Art Styles Are There?

The visual style of a wall art piece comes from the source image and how it is composed, not the medium. Here are the styles Giftenova customers most often work with.

Abstract Wall Art

Abstract wall art highlights color, shape, and form rather than recognizable subjects. Bold color compositions, fluid-art photography, and high-contrast pattern photography amplify on UV-printed glass and acrylic surfaces. Abstract pieces work well as living-room focal points and modern office decor.

Modern Wall Art

Modern wall art emphasizes simplicity and minimalism: sleek architectural photography, geometric subjects, photos with clean negative space. The frameless edge of tempered glass reinforces the modern feel - the piece reads as an art object rather than a hung print.

Traditional Wall Art

Traditional wall art uses formal compositions: posed family portraits, classic wedding photography, heritage subjects with clear focal points. The print resolves cleanly even at large sizes; the modern medium gives traditional photos a contemporary frame without changing their character.

Minimalist Wall Art

Minimalist wall art uses simple subjects, generous negative space, and restrained color. Single-subject portraits, single-focus landscapes, and clean monochrome photography fit this style. Minimalist pieces let the room breathe rather than dominate the wall.

Vintage Wall Art

Vintage wall art prints heritage photography, archival family images, scanned old prints, and intentionally aged photo subjects. The glass medium preserves the patina of old photos without softening the detail.

Typography Wall Art

Typography wall art uses high-contrast, large-format type: family monograms, names, dedications, quotes, and minimal-line designs. Avoid thin script fonts smaller than the size of a thumbnail at print size; they can read soft against the printed medium.

Photography Wall Art

Photography wall art is the most common Giftenova order: family portraits, vacation landscapes, pet photos, wedding photography, and milestone snapshots. Single-subject photos with clear lighting print sharpest. We recommend 4 megapixels or higher for sharper output at the larger 18x28 and 27x43 inch sizes (a soft recommendation; lower-resolution photos still print acceptably at smaller sizes).

Pop Art Wall Art

Pop art wall art uses bold colors, high contrast, and a stylized treatment of recognizable subjects. Photo filters that flatten colors into graphic blocks (or original pop-art-style designs you upload) work well on the glass and acrylic mediums.

Mid-Century Modern Wall Art

Mid-century modern wall art draws on 1950s-1960s design language: warm earth tones, geometric forms, organic shapes, and architectural photography from that era. Pairs especially well with mid-century furniture and minimalist interiors.

What Wall Art Materials Does Giftenova Offer?

The material determines the look, durability, weight, and price of the finished piece. Giftenova offers wall art across tempered glass, premium acrylic plaques and blocks, 3D laser-engraved crystal, metal prints, canvas, and poster prints. Each medium has its own look, durability profile, and ideal use case.

Tempered Glass Wall Art

Your photo on tempered glass is UV-printed onto 4mm tempered glass and shipped with a stainless steel floating stand-off mount that gives the panel a clean modern float about 1cm off the wall. Sizes range across 14x20, 18x28, and 27x43 inches. For the full product lineup and shopping options, see our tempered glass wall art collection.

Glass Wall Art (Decorative Framing)

The broader glass wall art category covers decorative wall hangings, photo plaques, picture frames, and art-themed framing positioned around aesthetics rather than a single product spec. For the artistic-style hub, see our glass art collection, which includes album plaques, memorial pieces, and photo frames in addition to the tempered glass wall hangings.

Acrylic Wall Art and Plaques

Your photo on acrylic prints onto 3mm clear plexiglass starting at 6x4 inches, ships with a wooden stand, and offers an optional LED light stand upgrade for an evening glow. Acrylic photo blocks are smaller premium-acrylic blocks starting at 2x2 inches that sit flat on any edge with no stand needed. Acrylic name plates sit alongside these in our custom acrylic name plates collection; the broader acrylic art product line is grouped under our glass art collection.

3D Crystal Photo Pieces

3D crystal photo blocks are solid lead-free K9 optical crystal pieces with your photo laser-engraved three-dimensionally inside the crystal. Available in rectangular block or heart shape with optional LED light stand. The engraving glows softly from within in ambient light and resists fading because the engraving lives inside the crystal rather than on a surface coating. A different format from flat wall hangings, suited to desk and mantel placement.

Metal Wall Art

Your photo on metal is dye-sublimated onto aluminum panels for a high-contrast, glossy finish that reads industrial-modern. The print bonds into the aluminum surface; the finished piece is bend-resistant, lighter than tempered glass at the same size, and suits modern interiors, commercial spaces, and outdoor-covered installations where humidity or UV exposure would damage canvas.

Canvas Wall Art

Your photo on canvas prints onto premium stretched cotton canvas for a soft, painterly texture. Canvas is the lightest of the wall art media we offer, suits traditional decor styles and gallery walls, and reads warmer than glass or metal. The stretched-canvas frame ships ready to hang. Best for living rooms, bedrooms, and indoor spaces where the painterly look fits the existing decor.

Poster Wall Art

Your photo on framed posters prints onto premium photo paper at a range of sizes, available framed or unframed. Posters are the most accessible Giftenova format: lightweight, easy to swap as decor preferences shift, and a low-commitment way to put a personalized photo gift on the wall. Suits dorm rooms, rental apartments, kids' rooms, gallery wall arrangements, and any space where you want personalized photo decor without committing to a permanent installation.

Framed Wall Art

For a framed-style look, Giftenova photo plaques ship with a wooden stand or LED light stand option (both freestanding rather than wall-mounted), and our poster prints are available framed or unframed. Tempered glass wall art ships frameless by design: your photo prints across the full glass surface edge-to-edge with the stand-off mount as the only visible hardware. The frameless finish reinforces the modern look and lets the photo, not the frame, anchor the piece.

What Wall Art Suits Different Rooms?

Each room calls for different size, orientation, and subject choices. Here are the placement principles Giftenova customers use most.

Living Room Wall Art

The living room rewards the largest size you can hang above a sofa or main feature wall. Family portraits, vacation landscapes, and abstract color pieces are common subjects. Many people hang the panel center around 60 inches off the floor or at seated eye-level above the sofa, though there is no wrong way - hang it where it works for the wall.

Bedroom Wall Art

For the bedroom, vertical orientation pieces above the bed or dresser work well at the 18x28 inch size. Wedding photos, couple portraits, or calming nature scenes set the tone. Go warmer in subject and softer in color than living-room pieces.

Kitchen Wall Art

Kitchens use tempered glass for its easy-clean surface; kitchen splatter wipes off where canvas would stain. Smaller pieces (14x20) above a counter or below a feature shelf work better than oversized pieces in space-constrained kitchens.

Bathroom Wall Art

Bathroom placement prioritizes humidity-tolerant materials. The tempered glass face itself handles humidity, but the wall behind benefits from sealed-back mounting and proper ventilation. Choose subjects that fit the bathroom mood: water photography, calming nature, or coastal themes.

Home Office and Workspace Wall Art

Tempered glass photo art reads professional in home offices, conference rooms, and reception areas. Pick subjects that fit the work context: landscape art, geometric patterns, or company branding for commercial spaces. Personal family photos work for private offices but feel out of place in client-facing rooms.

Dining Room Wall Art

Dining rooms accommodate larger statement pieces because the seated-eye-level lines up well with a 27x43 inch panel above a sideboard or focal wall. Food photography, wine-country landscapes, or warm-color portraits all suit dining placements.

Kids' Room Wall Art

For kids' rooms, choose acrylic over tempered glass for safety; acrylic is shatter-resistant where glass can fracture if struck hard. The 14x20 size at vertical orientation suits above-the-bed or above-the-dresser placement. Personalized name plaques and family-photo plaques work especially well as keepsakes that grow with the child.

Entryway and Hallway Wall Art

Entryways and hallways often have one feature wall that benefits from a single statement piece rather than a gallery. The 27x43 inch size at horizontal orientation makes the wall feel intentional. For long hallways, smaller 14x20 vertical pieces in a series at consistent spacing work better than one large piece.

What Wall Art Subjects Print Best?

The subject of your photo determines how the finished piece reads. Here are the subject categories that translate well to UV-printed wall art.

Nature and Landscape Wall Art

Nature and landscape photography (vacation shots, scenic vistas, golden-hour portraits) benefits from the depth effect of UV-printed glass. The slight refraction at the print layer adds visual dimension to skies, water, and foliage that flat prints lose.

Animal and Pet Wall Art

Pet portraits with detailed fur and clear catchlights translate beautifully onto glass. The depth effect makes the subject appear to float in front of the print. A thoughtful custom photo gift for pet owners and a meaningful memorial piece for beloved companions.

Portrait Wall Art

Single-subject portraits print sharpest. For groups, ensure each face will resolve at print size; we recommend 4 megapixels or higher for the larger 18x28 and 27x43 inch panels (a soft recommendation; lower-resolution photos still print acceptably at smaller sizes).

Geometric and Abstract Wall Art

Geometric photography, architectural details, and abstract color compositions amplify the saturation effect of the glass medium. Bold contrasts and clean lines reinforce the modern look.

Inspirational Quotes and Typography

Quote pieces, monograms, family names, and dedication text print well as long as the typography uses high-contrast, large-format design. Add custom text below a photo for a hybrid quote-and-portrait piece.

Black and White Wall Art

Black and white photography reads dramatic on glass, where the smooth surface intensifies the contrast between deep blacks and bright whites. Suited to portraits, architecture, and street photography.

Colorful and Coastal Wall Art

Saturated color photography, coastal subjects, and tropical scenes use the glass medium's color depth to its fullest. The medium adds visible saturation that flat-print canvas cannot match.

What Sizes of Wall Art Are Available?

Wall art at Giftenova spans desk-keepsake to statement-wall sizes. Here are the formats and how to choose.

Small Wall Art (Desk and Shelf Pieces)

Desk pieces start at 2x2 inches (acrylic photo blocks) and 6x4 inches (acrylic plaques). These work as nightstand keepsakes, cubicle shelf displays, gift-and-card presentations, and small-wall feature pieces.

Medium Wall Art (14x20 and 18x28 inches)

The 14x20 inch tempered glass wall hanging is the most common gift size: large enough to feel substantial, small enough to fit a bookshelf, dresser, or smaller wall. The 18x28 inch size suits the bedroom and home-office feature walls.

Large Wall Art (27x43 inches)

The 27x43 inch tempered glass wall hanging is the statement size for living rooms, dining rooms, and entryways. Wide horizontal orientations work especially well at this size for cinematic landscape photography. Custom sizes for bulk and project orders are available - contact us for a quote.

Vertical and Horizontal Wall Art

All Giftenova tempered glass sizes work in either vertical or horizontal orientation depending on your photo's aspect ratio. Mixing orientations within a gallery wall reads well when sizes are balanced.

Multi-Panel Wall Art

For multi-panel installations (matched sizes for a gallery, contrasting subjects for a feature wall, or split-panel installations), use our custom order page. Get in touch first so we can quote multi-panel pricing and confirm production timing for your install date.

How Do You Order a Made-to-Order Wall Art Piece?

Customizing a Giftenova made-to-order wall art piece happens in five steps from the product page:

1. Choose your product type. Tempered glass wall hanging, acrylic plaque, acrylic photo block, or 3D crystal block. The product determines the format and size options.
2. Pick the size. 2x2 to 27x43 inches depending on the product line. Larger sizes need higher source resolution.
3. Upload a photo or image. JPEG or PNG file at 300 DPI minimum, ideally 4 megapixels or higher for the larger sizes. Pull originals from your camera roll rather than social-media exports.
4. Add personalized text (optional). Names, dates, dedications, or short messages can print alongside the photo. Album plaques also support an optional QR code link to a hosted voice note or video.
5. Preview, confirm, and order. The preview screen shows your photo at print scale. Production timing varies by product line, customization complexity, and current order volume; the cart and product page surface the live shipping window before checkout.

How Do You Care for Personalized Wall Art?

Most Giftenova wall art is among the lowest-maintenance decor mediums. The print is bonded into the surface, and the materials resist scratches, fading, and humidity.

• Cleaning. A microfiber cloth and standard glass cleaner is all the upkeep tempered glass and acrylic pieces need. Avoid abrasive scrubbers, steel wool, and ammonia-heavy cleaners over years of use.
• Mounting. Wall hangings ship with a stainless steel floating stand-off mount that takes 10-15 minutes to install with a basic drill and level. Plaques and photo blocks are freestanding (no wall mounting).
• Annual checks. Tighten mounting hardware at least once a year; tempered glass is significantly stronger than standard glass but a fall from a poorly mounted piece can still shatter the panel.

For a deeper care guide covering display tips, dust prevention, and re-positioning for different rooms, see our tips for maintaining and displaying glass art article.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is personalized wall art?

Personalized wall art is custom decor printed from a photo or design you upload, rather than off-the-shelf prints. At Giftenova, personalization happens via UV printing onto tempered glass or premium acrylic, or via 3D laser engraving inside K9 crystal. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind personalized photo gift because the source image is yours.

What materials does Giftenova use for wall art?

Six materials: 4mm tempered glass for wall hangings, 3mm plexiglass acrylic for plaques and photo blocks, lead-free K9 optical crystal for 3D blocks, dye-sublimated aluminum for metal prints, premium stretched cotton canvas, and photo paper for poster prints. Each material has its own look and use case; pick the one that matches your wall, recipient, and budget.

What photo works best for personalized wall art?

Single-subject photos with clear lighting and a defined focal point print sharpest. We recommend 300 DPI minimum, ideally 4 megapixels or higher for the 18x28 and 27x43 inch sizes (a soft recommendation; lower-resolution photos still print acceptably at smaller sizes). Pull the original file from your camera or phone roll rather than a social-media export.

How long does production and shipping take?

Production timing varies by product line, customization complexity, and current order volume. The product page and cart surface the live shipping window for each item before checkout. For deadline gifts (Christmas, Mother's Day, anniversaries), order well ahead of the delivery date and confirm the surfaced delivery window before placing the order.

What size of wall art should I choose?

Match the size to the wall and the placement. Desk keepsakes and shelf pieces start at 2x2 inches (acrylic blocks) and 6x4 inches (acrylic plaques). Wall hangings come in 14x20, 18x28, and 27x43 inches. The 14x20 is a common gift size; the 27x43 reads as a statement piece above a sofa or in an entryway.

Can I return personalized wall art?

Because each piece is printed from your personal photo, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns. If a piece arrives damaged or has a printing fault, message us at support@giftenova.com within 7 days of delivery and we will remake or refund the piece.

Do you offer multi-panel sets or bulk gallery wall orders?

Yes. For multi-piece orders (matched sizes for a gallery, contrasting subjects for a feature wall, or bulk orders for events), use our custom order page. Get in touch first so we can quote multi-panel pricing and confirm production timing for your install date.