Hanging Canvas vs Framed Print: Which Wall Art Style Fits Your Space?

The main difference: a Hanging Canvas is a printed poly-cotton canvas clamped between two wood rails with rustic twine for hanging — a relaxed, bohemian aesthetic starting at $85. A Framed Print (CWFS) uses canvas-textured board inside a real wood frame — a more traditional, complete-frame look starting at $69. Hanging Canvas has 5 sizes (16×16 to 24×44); Framed Prints have 10 sizes (8×10 to 44×22).

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Hanging Canvas	Framed Print (CWFS)
Print surface	Premium poly-cotton woven canvas	Canvas-textured board
Frame/mount	Two wood rails (top and bottom) with rustic twine	Real wood frame (four sides)
Canvas is visible	Yes — canvas edges visible	No — covered by frame
Rail/frame colors	Stain, Black, Natural (3 options)	Stained, Almond, Black, White, Natural (5 options)
Number of sizes	5 (portrait/square format)	10 (landscape and portrait)
Smallest size	16"×16"	8"×10"
Largest size	24"×44"	44"×22"
Price range	$85–$109	$69–$139
Hanging hardware	Rustic twine (included)	Keyhole hanger (instructions on back)
Orientation available	Portrait and square only	Portrait and landscape (via orientation toggle)
Reviews	267,053	487,319

Hanging Canvas: Complete Details

The Hanging Canvas is described by Smallwoods as:

"Your canvas sits perfectly between two handcrafted wood hanging rails. We include a piece of rustic twine with every Hanging Canvas so you can hang your new artwork right away."

Materials

• Canvas: Premium poly-cotton blend woven canvas — real canvas fiber, not a board
• Rails: Two handcrafted wood hanging rails (top and bottom of the canvas)
• Hardware: Rustic twine included — functional immediately out of the box
• Print quality: High-resolution, vivid, crisp detail on durable poly-cotton

Sizes and Pricing

Size	Sale Price	Compare At
16"×16"	$85	$135
16"×20"	$89	$150
18"×24"	$95	$175
24"×24"	$99	$195
24"×44"	$109	$200

Rail Colors

• Stain: Dark wood, warm and traditional — same as Stained on Frames
• Black: Bold, graphic, modern
• Natural: Light unfinished wood — unique to Hanging Canvas (not available on standard Frames)

Best Rooms and Styles for Hanging Canvas

• Bedroom: The vertical 24×44 format is ideal above a headboard or on a tall bedroom wall
• Nursery: Soft and tactile — the canvas and twine aesthetic works beautifully in a child's room
• Bohemian / farmhouse style: The rustic twine and wood rail hardware fits both boho and farmhouse aesthetics
• Lighter walls: The canvas edges are exposed, so lighter wall colors (white, cream, light gray) tend to let the piece breathe and look intentional
• Staircase: A 24×44 or series of smaller hanging canvases creates a dynamic staircase gallery

Framed Print (CWFS): Complete Details

The Frames (CWFS) product is Smallwoods's most popular product — over 487,000 reviews — and the most versatile option for traditional framed wall art.

When to Choose Framed Print Over Hanging Canvas

• You need a smaller size. Hanging Canvas only goes as small as 16×16. If you want an 8×10 or 10×12, Frames is your option.
• You want a landscape orientation. Hanging Canvas is designed for portrait and square formats. Frames includes landscape sizes like 44×22 and 25×17.
• You want more frame color options. Frames has 5 color choices vs. Hanging Canvas's 3 rail options (no Almond or White on Hanging Canvas).
• You want the traditional framed look. A four-sided wood frame is more formal and conventional than hanging rails.
• You're building a gallery wall with mixed sizes. The wider size range in Frames makes it easier to mix and match for gallery walls.
• Budget: Frames start at $69 vs. $85 for Hanging Canvas.

When to Choose Hanging Canvas

• Your room has a bohemian, farmhouse, or rustic aesthetic
• You want a textile/fabric feel — the canvas material is visible and tactile
• You're decorating a nursery or child's room
• You prefer rustic twine hanging hardware over standard keyhole hangers
• You want the Natural rail color (not available on standard Frames)
• You need a tall portrait format (24×44 is not available in standard Frames)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a hanging canvas print?

A: A photo printed on poly-cotton canvas and clamped between two wood hanging rails with rustic twine. Smallwoods Hanging Canvas comes in 5 sizes from 16×16 to 24×44, starting at $85.

Q: What's the difference between hanging canvas and framed print?

A: Hanging canvas = two rails, rustic twine, canvas edges visible (bohemian). Framed print = four-sided wood frame, more traditional. Framed prints have more sizes (10 vs 5) and start lower ($69 vs $85).

Q: What sizes are available in Hanging Canvas?

A: 16×16, 16×20, 18×24, 24×24, and 24×44. Prices $85–$109.

Q: Is hanging canvas good for a nursery?

A: Yes — the canvas texture and rustic twine fit farmhouse and boho nursery aesthetics well.

Q: Does Smallwoods Hanging Canvas use real canvas?

A: Yes — premium poly-cotton woven canvas, not board.