I also much prefer oversized matting. I think it is a personal preference.

Not a problem at all to go 4". This is an area where you have a lot of range. Larger matting tends to look more contemporary.

Below is a very eclectic look, but shows you the range of what you can do.

Can I see the art and the area in which you want to place it? Thanks.

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It depends on the art work, the frame width size and the size of the wall. Select your frame 1st and then go from there. I think the fine line is to make sure that the matting doesn't distract from the print and everything looks balanced. Your framer should be showing you different size matting with the frame you selected so you get a visual. I'm guessing since you are here asking, you aren't feeling "it" by having large matting around this print?

I would not do a silver frame.

If you will ignore the glare, the art here is 6x8 and the mat alone is 4 inches. The wide mat gives it presence it would otherwise lack. Go for it.