Creating that elusive wow effect is a hallmark of successful interior design. It's what turns a room from merely pleasant to truly memorable. But what happens when your client’s budget is tight, and you need to deliver visual impact without overspending?
One of the smartest and most effective solutions lies in choosing the right large-format wall art. While original paintings or canvas pieces can easily exceed a client’s budget, art posters – when well-chosen – can create just as much impact, and sometimes even more.
Let’s explore how to achieve an unforgettable result without compromising on style, uniqueness, or quality.
Why Large Wall Art Matters
When it comes to interior design, scale is everything. A large wall piece sets the tone of a space instantly. It gives coherence to a room, anchors a color palette, and provides a focal point for the eye. In minimalist or modern spaces, one big piece can do more than five small ones. It suggests confidence, intent, and curated taste.
But here’s the catch: most large-format paintings or designer prints can cost hundreds or even thousands of euros. For many decorators working with cost-conscious clients, that makes them simply out of reach.
Enter: the oversized art poster.
Posters: The Modern, Budget-Friendly Alternative
Posters have come a long way from student rooms and mass-market movie prints. Today, a well-designed poster in the right frame can rival the sophistication of a gallery piece. They're graphic, versatile, easier to transport, and allow decorators to be bolder with their design choices.
At Myretroposter, we take posters to the next level:
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All our designs are original artworks, created by contemporary artists Alecse and Cha.
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Every poster is printed on demand with museum-grade inks and archival paper.
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Our editions are strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide, across all eight available sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL.
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Postcards are not included in these limited edition counts, ensuring exclusivity even for the smallest formats.
This means designers can confidently recommend a piece, knowing it won’t be hanging in every other Airbnb in the area.
Avoiding the Ikea Trap: Originality Matters
We’ve all been there: a beautifully designed room featuring a wall print you’ve seen a dozen times before – at a friend’s house, a chain hotel, or yes, in the decor aisle at IKEA.
While mass-produced posters are cheap and accessible, they lack exclusivity. As a professional, recommending a poster that's been reproduced in hundreds of thousands of copies can cheapen the design narrative you're trying to build. It signals compromise rather than curation.
That’s why Myretroposter’s limited editions make a real difference. With only 300 prints ever made per design, spread across eight sizes, the chance of your client’s neighbor owning the same piece is incredibly low.
And for clients wanting something even more exclusive, we offer collector editions of 20 or 50 copies only — numbered, signed, and ideal for boutique hotels, premium rentals, and unique homes.
Professional Benefits for Interior Designers
Working with high-quality posters brings a surprising number of advantages for decorators:
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Affordability: Even our largest formats (5XL – 100x150 cm) remain accessible compared to traditional canvas art.
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Ease of Framing: Our posters are designed to fit standard formats (S to XL), meaning decorators can recommend ready-made frames up to 70x100 cm, saving both time and money.
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Flexibility: Posters can be changed seasonally or per project without reworking the entire space.
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Quick Shipping: Our global production partners ensure timely delivery in over 40 countries, ideal for international or remote projects.
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Client Satisfaction: Unique artwork is always a talking point. Clients appreciate owning something both beautiful and rare.
Posters in Real Projects: From Private Homes to Hospitality
Our posters are not just for homes. Interior architects and design studios regularly use Myretroposter artworks in commercial settings including:
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Boutique hotels
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Concept restaurants
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Surf resorts
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Design Airbnbs
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Co-working spaces
They help reinforce a narrative: travel, nostalgia, place identity, or aesthetic coherence. Collections like Vintage Exotics, Artful Travels, or Soft Pop Studio offer themes and moods that elevate the space without overdecorating it.
And increasingly, private individuals are also turning to these posters, inspired by the choices of professionals, to bring unique atmosphere and personality into their own living spaces.
How to Style Large Posters Like a Pro
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Go big: Don't be afraid of oversize prints. A single 100x150 cm poster, well framed, can define an entire living room.
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Create gallery walls: Combine several posters from the same collection (in medium or small sizes) to tell a story across a hallway or dining room wall.
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Think modular: In hotels or rentals, select posters that can be switched between rooms or rotated between seasons.
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Play with framing: From simple white wood to poster hangers or floating frames, adapt the style to the interior’s tone.
And What About Quality?
At Myretroposter, quality is never compromised. Our posters are:
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Printed on-demand (no stock, no degradation)
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Made with premium matte paper (230gsm to 290gsm)
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Crafted with archival pigment inks
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Checked by hand and packed safely for delivery
Your clients aren’t just buying a poster – they’re investing in art that lasts, in editions that hold value.
Final Thoughts: Affordable Doesn’t Mean Generic
Creating a stunning interior doesn't require an unlimited budget – it requires taste, curation, and smart choices. Posters are no longer the fallback option; they are a legitimate design tool that allows decorators to balance cost, impact, and originality.
With Myretroposter’s limited editions, decorators gain access to exclusive artworks, storytelling pieces, and statement visuals — all without exceeding the envelope.
And for homeowners and renters who want to follow the lead of interior designers, this is one of the smartest, most stylish, and most affordable ways to elevate a room.
Because great design should be accessible, memorable, and authentically yours.
Explore the full catalog of limited edition travel and art posters at myretroposter.com — and give your next project the wow effect it deserves.
Illustration: La Vie en Rose, Paris Travel Poster by Alecse
