i didnt realise how large it was till i opened the package, it was too overbearing for my dining room wall, so i painted it  white( with a chalk paint), it looks realy nice., i am going to put a very pale blue lining behind it. and hang it on a white wall..  my daughter loves it, and it doesnt over power the wall now,, i gave 4 stars as i think its expensive for what it is.  also coustomer care lovely and very helpful